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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Is Dog Poop Compostable?
Is dog poop compostable? Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it is a simple, natural, and inexpensive fertilizer for plants.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/is-dog-poop-compostable/
| June 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell to Go Outside
Teaching your dog to ring a bell to go outside is a great trick and very helpful for house-training. Here's how to do it from our dog training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-ring-bell-go-outside/
| May 13, 2021
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Sports & Events
2020 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Results
WINNER Debbi Snyder & Amos Hairy Pawter SEMI-FINALISTS Tracy Dulock & Gryffindor Indian Bones Sandi Taylor & Evie Evie’s Magical Dream Outstanding Performances from the 2020 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are some outstanding performances from 2020 (in random order). The performances ranged from a pre-COVID performance in an auditorium […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/2020-competition-results/
| December 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Dog-Friendly Decorating Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday
Many common holiday decorations pose dangers to dogs. Celebrate with dog-friendly decorations that are both elegantly festive and safe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-friendly-holiday-decorating/
| December 2, 2020
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Development And Social Cognition
Another great paper! “These findings further indicate the influence of ontogenetic (developmental) effects on canine social cognition and demonstrate potential applications for the identification of suitable detection dogs” https://www.academia.edu/39368208/When_the_nose_knows_ontogenetic_changes_in_detection_dogs_Canis_familiaris_responsiveness_to_social_and_olfactory_cues?source=swp_share&fbclid=IwAR2a9yaFlixgqypHswvIILYQ6NoX1xuExednpXcoNjhpPU9ZIAvfYNIm0mc
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/blogs/training-science/development-social-cognition/
| August 15, 2020
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Here To Learn Or Here To Teach?
Are you moving to growth? Toward a place where you will leave excuses and your comfort zone behind? The journey we are on requires you to accept new ideas, acquire new skills and with that be challenged by the notion that there is more to learn than what we are comfortable with. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/27/why-facts-dont-change-our-minds?utm_social-type=owned&mbid=social_facebook&utm_brand=tny&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2miphVYGtwRGtLRlm5tHrWAoWW4GqoLutbQ1YcV0dv2q8KQnVLv9Q64YQ The above […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/blogs/trainer-development/here-to-learn-or-here-to-teach/
| August 15, 2020
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Development And Social Cognition
Another great paper! “These findings further indicate the influence of ontogenetic (developmental) effects on canine social cognition and demonstrate potential applications for the identification of suitable detection dogs” https://www.academia.edu/39368208/When_the_nose_knows_ontogenetic_changes_in_detection_dogs_Canis_familiaris_responsiveness_to_social_and_olfactory_cues?source=swp_share&fbclid=IwAR2a9yaFlixgqypHswvIILYQ6NoX1xuExednpXcoNjhpPU9ZIAvfYNIm0mc
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/blogs/puppy-development/development-social-cognition/
| August 15, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Michigan: Positive Rescue Regulations Continue to Advance- Contact the Senate
Senate Bill 419, which includes several amendments requested by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Michigan Association for Pure-Bred Dogs (MAPBD), seeks to regulate “animal rescues”, which would be defined as a person that acquires an animal for the purpose of finding that animal a new home and maintains the animal in a foster […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-positive-rescue-regulations-continue-advance-contact-senate/
| July 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Make Homemade Dog Shampoo
Whether you're a regular DIY'er or just want to save some money, making your own dog shampoo is an easy way to do both.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/easy-natural-homemade-dog-shampoo/
| July 17, 2020
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Expert Advice: Safety
Choosing the Right Playpen for Your Dog
Although a dog playpen, also called an exercise pen or Xpen for dogs, may not be the first thing on your must-have list, this piece of equipment is surprisingly useful. Like a dog crate, they serve as a way to contain your dog. But unlike a crate, they give them plenty of space to move […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/playpens-for-dogs/
| July 14, 2020