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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Garlic?
Can dogs eat garlic? Here's why feeding garlic to your dog can actually be very dangerous.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-garlic/
| August 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Author Explores Pet Loss Grief Across History and Countries
Many of us have experienced the heart-wrenching pain of losing one of our best friends—oftentimes, a dog. For E.B. Bartels, pet loss and the subsequent spiraling emptiness and emotion began at an early age. Not content with the earlier personal aftermath, she became “obsessed” with the wide-scale subject and in 2012 found herself on a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pet-loss-grief-across-history-and-countries/
| August 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
So You Want to Breed a Litter? What to Know Beforehand
What should you know before breeding a litter of puppies? Our experts tell you what to consider before you begin the process.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/so-you-want-to-breed-your-first-dog-litter/
| August 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Tips for Step-By-Step CGC Training at Home
Even if you're taking CGC classes, It's important to work on training with your dog at home. Here are step-by-step instructions to prepare for the CGC test.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/step-step-cgc-training/
| August 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Preparing Dogs for Back-to-School Time
Back-to-school time means people will be out of the house more often. With most kids going back physically to school, schedule changes can be stressful for dogs. The sudden switch from long summer days of playing with the kids to living in an empty home for a period of time can be a tough adjustment […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/preparing-dog-back-to-school/
| August 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
7 Ways to Celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Here are seven ways to celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Month this September.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/seven-ways-to-celebrate-responsible-dog-ownership-month/
| August 23, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Help Anxious Dogs Deal With End-of-Summer Sadness
The end of summer can mean a tough transition time for your dog. Here's how to help your pet adjust to fall and new routines.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/helping-anxious-dogs-with-end-of-summer-blues/
| August 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
75 Ways to Be a Responsible Dog Owner
Owning a dog is a joy, privilege, and responsibility. If you are considering bringing a dog into your life, think seriously about the commitment that being a responsible dog owner entails. The AKC is committed to protecting the health and well-being of all dogs. In honor of AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day, on September 17th, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/responsible-dog-owner/
| August 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
What to Do When Your Dog Steals and Guards Items
Resource guarding in dogs is a problematic and potentially dangerous behavior. Here's what to know about this issue and how to deal with it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/resource-guarding-in-dogs/
| September 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Pickles?
Can dogs eat pickles? Here's why it's probably not a good idea to feed your dog pickles.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-pickles/
| September 1, 2022