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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Choose the Right Dog Brushes
Choosing dog brushes can be challenging. Here's what you need to know to select the right dog brush for your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/types-dog-brushes-shedding/
| March 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Know When You’re Ready for Another Dog After Your Dog Dies
Losing a dog is hard. But how do you know when you're ready to add a new pet to the family after a loss? Here's what to consider.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-know-when-ready-for-another-dog-after-your-dog-dies/
| December 15, 2021
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Sports & Events
Frequently Asked Questions
We'd like to answer as many of your questions as we can before you attend, exhibit, or volunteer at AKC Meet the Breeds events! Whether you're coming as an attendee or participating as a volunteer, please find our most Frequently Asked Questions to help you get the information you need. I'm Attending AKC Meet the […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-meet-the-breeds/frequently-asked-questions/
| January 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Fast CAT Terms & Lingo: What Common Fast CAT Words Mean
Fast CAT is not only one of the fastest dog sports, it's one of the fastest growing dog sports! In Fast CAT dogs of all breeds and sizes race a straight...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fast-cat-terms/
| August 26, 2024
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The AKC Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
Calling All Canines! Nominations Are Now Open For The 2024 AKC Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)! NOMINATE A DOG To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are open […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Studies
NIH Study Underscores Benefits of Service Dogs for PTSD Veterans
A new study providing proof of the power of service dogs for veterans with PTSD could lead to more people benefiting from these positive partnerships.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/benefits-of-service-dogs-for-ptsd-veterans/
| August 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Agility
How to Prepare Your Puppy for Agility
Even young puppies can benefit from age-appropriate agility training and preparation. Read on for how you can get your pup ready to jump into dog agility.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/prepare-puppy-agility-training/
| March 26, 2019
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AKC Canine College
AKC Canine College is dedicated to creating quality online courses for judges, groomers, breeders, trainers and the general dog-owning public. Our goal is to provide a valuable supplemental online educational tool for all breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Judges and breed enthusiasts will be able to access these courses anytime, anywhere! The American […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources-for-clubs/akc-canine-college/
| April 18, 2019
Legislative Alerts
DeKalb County, Georgia: Litter Permit and Breeding Restrictions on Agenda Tuesday, 8/27/24
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider a problematic litter permit and pet sales ordinance at its Tuesday, August 27, 2024, meeting. It is important for commissioners to hear from constituents with concerns about this vague, overreaching proposal. Scroll down for meeting and contact information. Among numerous other requirements, the proposed county […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-county-georgia-litter-permit-breeding-restrictions-agenda-tuesday-8-27-24/
| August 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: News
Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? What to Know About Bird Flu and Dogs
A massive outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in the US has led to widespread rates of infection in both wild birds and farmed birds. With recent cases of the...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/bird-flu-in-dogs/
| August 23, 2024