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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
5 Things You Should Know Before Starting to Train Your Puppy
Before you start training your puppy, there are a few things that you should know.Training is important. It helps you bond with your pooch and show her what’s expected of her. It will also help her feel more secure, as she will understand what you want from her.Training is based on reward and correction. Note […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/on-your-marks-get-set-train/
| January 9, 2014
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Bringing Home Puppy: How to Crate Train Your New Furry Friend
Congratulations on your new puppy! Once your bundle of joy is home, it’s a good idea to begin crate training. Your puppy’s crate will essentially become its bedroom – a place to go rest when he needs to get away – as well as keep him safe when you’re not home. Crate training takes time […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/bringing-home-puppy-how-to-crate-train-your-new-furry-friend/
| December 17, 2013
Press Releases
Don’t Put A Puppy Under Your Tree! AKC Offers Tips For Safe Holiday Season With Your Dog
New York, NY – Nothing tops a holiday wish list more than an adorable puppy – but with the hustle and bustle of the season, the family pet can get lost in the shuffle. The American Kennel Club (AKC®) reminds those considering adding a dog to their home this holiday season that puppies are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dont-put-a-puppy-under-your-tree-akc-offers-tips-for-safe-holiday-seas/
| December 2, 2013
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Supervising Puppy Play Sessions
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is the American Kennel Club’s popular puppy training program. STAR is an acronym that stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all the things every puppy needs to get started on the right paw in life. Socialization means letting your puppy interact with other people and dogs. While there are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/supervising-puppy-play-sessions/
| November 18, 2013
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Offers New Training Program to Make Your Puppy the S.T.A.R. of the Community
The arrival of a new puppy is an exciting time for any household. But what happens if your cute, cuddly pup turns into a chewing, barking, digging, and eating machine? Before long it becomes clear that your new arrival means there's a lot for you to do, and even more for him to learn. To […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-offers-new-training-program-to-make-your-puppy-th/
| February 23, 2009
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
The Irrational Terrors of a New Puppy Owner
You’re getting a new puppy! So exciting. Good for you!Being a good, conscientious person, you’ve probably gotten everything ready—crate, vet, food, a spot in puppy kindergarten. You’ve read every word of puppy-rearing advice you could find.Now, you have nothing left to do but sit back, take a deep breath, and …Let the worrying begin.Think about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/the-irrational-terrors-of-a-new-puppy-owner/
| January 1, 2009
![Golden retriever puppy covered in soap](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Golden-Retriever-Puppy-Soap-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Grooming
Bathing Your Puppy: Wet and Wild
To Bathe or Not to Bathe It was once believed that dogs should be bathed only when dirty, but that was back when shampoos for dogs were much harsher. If a gentle shampoo is used, a dog can be bathed weekly without drying out his coat. Bathing your dog can pose a challenge -- if […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bathing-puppy-bath-shampoo-care/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Choose Safe Toys For Your Puppy
Which Toys Are Safe? Trying to figure out which chew toys are safe for your puppy? With all that puppy curiosity and energy, it might be safe to assume that he is going to do all he can to rip the toy apart and swallow whatever pieces of it that he can. Therefore, it's best not to give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/choosing-puppys-toys-durability-key/
| January 1, 2009
![Bulldog puppy getting a check-up at the vet.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/05221853/Bulldog-puppy-getting-a-check-up-at-the-vet-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Puppy Vaccinations: What Diseases Can They Prevent?
Puppy vaccinations can help prevent your new pet from getting very sick. Learn about some of the diseases that puppy vaccinations may help your dog avoid.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-vaccines-infection-disease/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: News
Why I Sold a Puppy to Miley Cyrus
Anyone who follows Miley Cyrus on Twitter or Instagram knows the singer adores her dogs. In fact, the recent death of one of them, an Alaskan Klee Kai named Floyd, broke the young celebrity’s heart so much that a bulk of her social media posts were dedicated to him. (Floyd was also memorialized with a concert tribute, a shrine, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-i-sold-a-puppy-to-miley-cyrus/
| January 1, 2009