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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Bark At People?
If you're out for a walk and your dog or puppy starts barking at people, it's easy to freeze and feel embarrassed. Barking is a natural behavior for dogs, but we don't want to encourage our dogs to bark at people. Dogs bark at people for a variety of different reasons, whether because they are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-does-my-dog-bark-at-people/
| September 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
10 Wolf-Like Dog Breeds That Are Anything But Wild
If you've got the time to provide the training and exercise these smart, high-energy wolf-like dog breeds need, they might be worth researching further.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/wolf-like-dog-breeds/
| September 15, 2022
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Season Winners
Season 7 - Spring/Summer 2024 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Extended Ph.D. Top 5 Teams Champion – Paws on the Palouse – Washington Reserve Champion – Doggies Doing Dissertations – Vermont 3 – Smoothie & the All Sized Aussies – Kentucky 4 – Meadow Monstars – Virginia 5 – Michigan Border Patrol – Michigan Individual Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Winners Announced for Inaugural AKC Agility League Program
More than 200 dogs and 40 different teams from across the country competed in the inaugural pilot program for the AKC Agility League. Over the course of 12 weeks, teams ran six different courses from their respective club. Captains submitted scores from qualified judges, and the rankings for both teams and individual dogs in each […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winner-announced-for-inaugural-akc-agility-league-program/
| September 7, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF INAUGURAL SEASON OF THE AKC® AGILITY LEAGUE
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and governing body of dog sports, is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural season of the AKC Agility League. The AKC Agility League has concluded its pilot season, which ran from May 30th to August 21st, and named the first League season […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-winners-inaugural-season-akc-agility-league/
| September 7, 2022
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Sports & Events
Paula Sample-2021 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL Friday, December 17, 2021 The AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is a competition created especially for purebred dogs aged 6-18 months (Puppies 6-12 months/ […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/paula-2021-sample-puppy-junior-stakes/
| September 6, 2022
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Sports & Events
Paula Sample-2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
2021 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 18 & 19, 2021 All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship Competition will be Judged on Saturday All Working, Terrier, Herding Breeds, Miscellaneous and Best in Show will be Judged on Sunday The 2021 event will showcase the top canine […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/paula-2021-sample-anc/
| September 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Kibble Power: Turning Dinnertime Into Training Time
For most dogs, the mere sight of the food dish can elicit barking and bouncing around the kitchen. Putting the bowl down while your dog is acting up encourages bad manners and wastes a golden opportunity. You can use your dog's food to provide enrichment, fight canine boredom, teach good behavior, and build your bond. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/turning-dinnertime-into-training-time/
| September 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Help Your Dog Be Less Fearful Of Strangers
Dogs might be our best friend but that doesn't mean that all dogs are going to like all people. Some dogs love seemingly all people automatically,...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-fear-of-strangers/
| September 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Toy Fox Terrier History: The Balance of a Toy and a Terrier
The Toy Fox Terrier has a unique distinction in being the only breed whose AKC standard implies that a fondness for television viewing is a breed trait. Don’t believe it? The introduction to the breed standard states that not only is the Toy Fox Terrier an athletic, bold, lively pup who will happily go to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/toy-fox-terrier-history/
| August 30, 2022