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Legislative Alerts
Georgia: DeKalb County to Consider Permit on all Pet Sales/Transfers on Tuesday (4/9)
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider a problematic animal ordinance at their April 9, 2024, meeting. Every pet owner, breeder, rescue group, foster pet caretaker, and individual in DeKalb County who transfers, gives away, or sells a pet would be affected by this proposed new law. Additionally, the collection and retention […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/georgia-dekalb-county-consider-permit-pet-sales-transfers-tuesday-4-9/
| April 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: Health
Cerebellar Abiotrophy vs. Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs
If your puppy has been wobbly since birth, they could have a non-progressive, non-curable neurological condition known as cerebellar hypoplasia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cerebellar-hypoplasia-in-dogs/
| April 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Find and Choose a Dog Walker
It can be difficult to find a dog walker that you trust with your beloved pup. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/finding-a-dog-walker/
| May 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Dog Dental Care: What to Know
Dogs can suffer periodontal disease, tooth decay, injured teeth and oral problems that can be costly to treat. Learn how dog dental care at home will help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dental-care-dog/
| September 30, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Rotten Dog Teeth: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
Rotten dog teeth or cavities have the same cause in dogs as in humans. Although they're rare in dogs, it's important to know the signs and treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/rotten-dog-teeth/
| February 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Ashlyn Navis
Ever wonder if you can go from watching dog shows on TV to competing at big shows yourself? Well that's exactly what Junior Handler Ashlyn Navis did.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-ashlyn-navis/
| August 22, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Gabriella Casanova
Gabriella Casanova from Cicero, New York, is proof that you don't need to come from a dog family to be involved in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-gabriella-casanova/
| January 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During a Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event! With such an occasion, you might wonder how your dog is going to react, or if it could cause them stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/how-to-keep-dog-safe-during-eclipse/
| August 21, 2017
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
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Why Buy From a Responsible Breeder?
By Jo Ann WhiteThere are many good reasons to buy a well-bred purebred dog from a responsible breeder. The first, of course, is predictability. You will know whether you are getting a breed that exemplifies what you want from a dog, rather than an albeit cute puppy who could grow up to be something other […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/why-buy-from-a-responsible-breeder/
| April 16, 2015