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Expert Advice: Training
Urine Marking vs. Peeing: How to Tell These Dog Behaviors Apart
Dogs pee in the house for many reasons, but they also urine mark. Learn to tell the difference between these behaviors and how to reduce marking.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/marking-vs-peeing/
| July 3, 2023
Expert Advice: Training
How to Identify and Stop Attention Seeking Behavior in Dogs
Barking, pawing, whining, jumping up, and mouthing are all examples of attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/attention-seeking-behaviors-in-dogs/
| June 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: What to Know
Heart murmurs in dogs can be harmless or represent serious health conditions. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed and treated.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heart-murmurs-in-dogs/
| June 13, 2023
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Is Dog Daycare Right For Your Puppy?
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https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/is-dog-daycare-right-for-your-puppy/
| May 2, 2023
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Are Dog Hiking Groups Right for Your Dog?
Here's what questions to ask before sending your dog out in a dog hiking group and how to know if your dog is a good fit for dog hiking groups.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-hiking-groups-do-s-and-don-ts/
| May 2, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Deworming Dogs: What You Need to Know
Dogs can come into contact with internal parasites at any point in their lives, including before they are born. These parasites—which are often different types of worms—can cause problems once they find their way into your dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Depending on the parasite, your dog may experience symptoms, but this isn't always the case. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/deworming-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/
| April 24, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature
Attorney Gives Up Full-Time Practice to Devote Time to Dog Sports
"Going to the dogs" has a whole new meaning for Karen Scheiner, who practiced law for three decades but fell in love with dog sports along the way.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/attorney-gives-up-practice-for-dog-sports/
| April 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Determined Dog’s Difficult Start to Life Doesn’t Stop Her From Diving
The Fig's life started out difficult, but that doesn't stop her from doing everything there is to do in Diving Dogs with her owner, Pam Dural.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-the-fig-staffordshire/
| April 7, 2023
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Tips for Getting Started in Dog Agility
If you’ve ever watched an agility competition, you know it’s basically a canine obstacle course. The dog must run through tunnels, leap over jumps, and weave through poles. But the dog isn’t working alone – this is a sport of exquisite teamwork. A successful run requires taking each obstacle in a certain order, and the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/agility-training-tips-competition/
| March 9, 2023
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