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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?
Like people, dogs need daily movement to feel their best. Dogs need exercise to maintain muscle tone as well as an appropriate weight for their age and breed. But walking your dog isn't about physical activity alone. Walks provide mental stimulation, helping your dog build confidence and avoid potential behavioral issues like anxiety and aggression. How […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-you-walk-your-dog/
| May 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Tips for Taking Great Photos of Your Dog
Whether you pull out your cell phone or a DSLR camera, it's hard to resist taking photos of your dog. They're cute, cuddly, and entertaining subjects. But dogs aren't always the most cooperative models. Whether it's getting your dog in focus but the background blurry or capturing an action shot, getting the kinds of portraits […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/taking-photos-of-your-dog/
| October 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Ways to Stay Active With Your Dog
Here are 11 ways to exercise with your dog, from running with your dog to teaching your dog tricks and dancing with your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ways-to-stay-active-with-your-dog/
| February 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
When to Retire Your Dog From Sports
You love training and competing in dog sports, and chances are, your dog enjoys them even more. But at some point, they can't move like they used to.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-sport-retirement/
| May 21, 2024
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Care for Extra-Small Dogs & Toy Breeds
From the Affenpinscher to the Yorkshire Terrier, toy breeds might be the miniatures of the dog world, but their small sizes pack big personalities.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/care-toy-breeds-extra-small/
| March 5, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Eat Onions?
Can your dog eat onions? No: onions and onion products can prove toxic to dogs. Find out how to prevent onion toxicity in dogs here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-eat-onions/
| August 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Why Does My Puppy Refuse to Go on Walks?
Does your puppy refuse to go on walks? Here's how to leash-train your puppy and get them interested in walking.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-refuse-go-on-walks/
| September 29, 2020
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Competition/Titles Update Winter 2024
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Agility Grand Championship (AGCH) AGCH MACH6 Mister Tedley MXS2 PDS MJS2 PJD PJDP MFG TQX T2B6 ACT2 TKA owned by Kathy Crain of […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-winter-2024/
| March 14, 2024
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Expert Advice: Training
Make Dog Training More Effective With These Basics
There are many common dog training mistakes that can confuse or frustrate your dog. Learn to avoid them to boost your training skills.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/common-dog-training-mistakes/
| April 24, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Every Day?
If you own a dog, you have probably found yourself wondering how much exercise a dog needs daily. Depending on your schedule, that question might sometimes sound more like “How much exercise does a dog really need every day?” As with people, the answer varies from dog to dog and is dependent on age, health, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-much-exercise-does-dog-need/
| February 28, 2023