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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Is My Dog Scooting?
"Why is my dog scooting?" you may ask. Learn about the possible medical causes of this behavior and how you can help your dog feel better.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-scooting/
| September 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Gift Guide for Her: Presents For Women Who Love Dogs
We all know a woman who loves dogs. Whether you're buying for your wife, your mom, your best friend, or yourself, we've compiled the perfect list of gifts for every dog-loving woman. Best Dog Breed Jewelry for Women Best Dog Breed Clothing for Women Best Dog Breed Accessories for Women Best Dog Breed Home Goods […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-guide-for-her-presents-for-women-who-love-dogs/
| August 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Teach Your Puppy These 5 Basic Cues
Jump Ahead: Teach Your Dog to Come When Called Teach Your Dog Loose-Leash Walking Teach Your Dog Sit Teach Your Dog Down Teach Your Dog Stay Getting Started To start off on the right foot (and paw!), your pup needs to know what you expect. Knowing what is expected makes puppies feel secure in their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-puppy-these-5-basic-commands/
| August 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Names
Best Food Names for Dogs That Are Hilariously Delicious
We take name inspiration from all of our favorite things in life. Our favorite places, flowers, family members, movies—so when it comes to naming a new puppy, why not take a cue from some of our most-loved foods too? Whether you prefer sweet, salty, or savory, we have all kinds of food names for dogs. As […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-food-names-for-dogs/
| May 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Weight Management
8 Ways to Help Your Overweight Dog
How can you help an overweight dog improve their health? Find out how to support your pet, one step at a time.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/8-ways-to-help-your-overweight-dog/
| April 8, 2022
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Steal My Dirty Laundry?
You've made the mistake of dropping your sweaty workout clothes on the floor. The next thing you know, your puppy has made off with them. When you finally track down the stolen items, you find your pup gleefully rolling around and rubbing their body on them — or, worse, licking and chewing them. Apart from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-steal-dirty-laundry/
| March 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
What Is a Pre-Existing Condition in the World of Pet Insurance?
If you're looking to get pet insurance, you'll want to note what pre-existing conditions that different insurances cover. What should you look out for?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pre-existing-condition-world-pet-insurance/
| December 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Cleaning
How to Get Dog Pee Smells and Stains Out of Various Surfaces
Whether on the carpet, hardwood floor, or anywhere else, here's how to make sure that dog urine won’t leave a lasting impression (and smell).
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-urine-stains/
| November 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Sustainable Dog Food: Do Meat Substitutes & Insect-Based Diets Work?
The earliest dog foods were our leftovers. The earliest commercial dog foods were made from ingredients deemed unfit for human consumption. That’s changed. Now, dog foods are increasingly competing with human foods as consumers of “human-grade” ingredients. This makes our pets’ environmental pawprints much larger than in the past; in fact, in the book Time […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/insect-based-dog-foods-other-meat-substitutes-in-pet-diets/
| October 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Common Puppy Illnesses: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
While vaccinations are critical, it's still important to know the signs of common puppy illnesses so you're able to respond appropriately.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/common-puppy-illnesses-to-know/
| October 11, 2021