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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Are ID Tags Enough? The Importance of Identifying Your Dog
A dog ID tag is essential, but it's not enough on its own. Read on for more information about the various ways of identifying your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/id-tags-enough-importance-identifying-dog/
| August 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Five Foods to Feed Dogs With Upset Stomachs
Feeding a sick dog, especially one dealing with a decreased appetite, upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting, can be stressful. To deal with some symptoms, you may want to ask your vet about an over-the-counter stomach and diarrhea treatment. But a bland diet can help address some of these symptoms while also giving your dog the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/food-for-dogs-stomach-upset/
| June 10, 2021
Sports & Events
AKC RACH Invitational
The first inaugural AKC RACH Invitational will be held in Orlando, Florida in December 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center. This will be a two-day event to be held on Thursday, December 12, and Friday, December 13, 2024. This event is for RACH titled dogs only. The dog must have earned the RACH title […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/events/akc-rach-invitational/
| October 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Dogs May Understand the Meaning of Words
Do dogs understand the meaning of words? Recent research on dog cognition has shed light on what dogs comprehend about human language including their understanding of words used as object labels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dogs-may-understand-the-meaning-of-words/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?
Your dog probably won't be harmed by eating some cat food now and then, but it isn't something you should give them on a consistent basis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/
| August 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
As pet owners, knowing how to clean a dog's ears is important. Here's how to know if your dog's ears are dirty and how to safely clean them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-clean-dogs-ears/
| July 9, 2019
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Sports & Events
Junior Competition
The December 2024 AKC National Championship will be held in Orlando, FL, on December 14-15, 2024 at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center. Eligibility to enter the event is based on the Junior's accomplishments in the show ring and in the classroom. The requirements are: Juniors must have 5 first place wins in an Open Class, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-championship/junior-competition/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Stop Nuisance Dog Barking
Dogs are bound to bark, but excessive dog barking can become an annoying problem. Learn tips to help control and curb nuisance barking behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-stop-dog-barking/
| July 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in your breeder kit?
Keeping your dog food convenient, fresh, and pest-free is not as easy as you might think - especially if, like most breeders, you need different formulas for various dogs. This Airtight Pet Food Storage Container is a perfect solution. Its airtight seal keeps the food dry and pests out, a wide opening lets you scoop […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/whats-breeder-kit-33/
| May 17, 2024