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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever History: Behind the Breed’s ‘Unfashionable’ Past
Golden Retrievers exist today thanks to one man — Dudley Marjoribanks, the first Lord Tweedmouth. In the 19th century, the preferred color was black.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/golden-retriever-history/
| July 1, 2020
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Sports & Events
Flyball
You can literally feel the anticipation in the air as the dogs line up and wait for a Flyball relay race to begin. As soon as the gun fires, each dog dashes over a line of low hurdles to reach a box. Once there, they use their paws to push a spring-loaded pad and release […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/flyball/
| November 28, 2017
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Sports & Events
Disc Dog
Disc Dog is an exciting, fast-paced, fun sport that all dogs and people can enjoy. UpDog has taken the basic game of fetch with a flying disc and expanded it into a whole bunch of fun games! Dogs of any breed, type, size or shape can play and be successful. If your dog can fetch, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/disc-dog/
| September 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Training
Are Board and Train Programs a Solution to Your Training Problems?
Many dog owners can benefit from professional help, but is board and train the solution? Here's why board and train and why it might not be best.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/board-and-train-programs/
| November 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What To Do When Your Partner Doesn’t Want a Dog
Dr. Joel Gavriele-Gold, author of When Pets Come Between Partners, says that compromising on dog ownership is often easier than partners would believe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/when-your-partner-doesnt-want-a-dog/
| October 17, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Does My Dog Prefer My Partner Over Me?
Psychologist Dr. Joel Gavriele-Gold weighs in on why some dogs prefer one partner over another, and how couples can cope with these affection discrepancies.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-does-my-dog-prefer-my-partner-over-me/
| March 9, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Meet ‘Drive,’ Dog Sport Competitor and Seizure Alert Dog For His Housemate ‘Torch’
"Drive," the 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, isn't just a dog athlete, he's also a seizure alert dog for "Torch," a dog with idiopathic epilepsy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/drive-seizure-alert-dog-torch/
| April 10, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
What to Know About Dog Probiotics for Yeast
An overgrowth of yeast can cause a dog's skin to become itchy and inflamed. Yeast infections not only sound unpleasant but they can be very...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-probiotics-for-yeast/
| April 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Dermatitis in Dogs: What to Know
Learn the signs, causes and treatments of the most widespread types of canine dermatitis, a common dog skin condition that can range in severity.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dermatitis-in-dogs/
| March 22, 2024
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Expert Advice: Training
Schedules of Reinforcement: When Should You Reward Your Dog?
When should you give your dog a reward? Every time they perform a behavior or just once in a while? Learn how to schedule rewards effectively.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/schedules-of-reinforcement-for-dogs/
| March 26, 2024