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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
The Best Pet-Related April Fools Pranks
As with every April Fools' Day, the internet was full of jokes, tricks, and pranks on Monday. From Halo Top's edible ice cream face mask to McDonald's milkshake dipping sauce, it seemed like every brand was pulling a prank or debuting a new, fake product. Many brands decided to pull on pet-lovers' heartstrings and feature […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-pet-related-april-fools-pranks/
| April 2, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Star of the Month: Poppy the Athletic Basset Hound
When you think Basset Hound, athleticism might not be the first word the pops into your mind. But Karen Prichard and her Instagram-famous Basset Hound, Poppy, are out to prove all breeds can excel at dog sports. Karen and her husband, Timothy, from Pensacola, Florida, were initially drawn to Basset Hounds because of their personalities. Shortly […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-star-of-month-poppy-athletic-basset-hound/
| March 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Meet the Oldest Dog Competing in the 2019 AKC Rally National Championship
If you’re the owner of a senior dog, you might think your dog sports days are behind you. But participating in dog sports with your dog can provide mental and physical exercise, the thrill of competition, and a chance for you both to have fun. With veterinarian approval, there are still many sports you and your dog can participate in. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/meet-oldest-dog-rally-championship-2019/
| March 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Creating a “Real” Virtual Dog
The new AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City isn't just about dogs — it was made by them. Before you even enter, you'll see digital dogs scampering across the top of the museum windows. But they're not animated. They are real dogs whose movements were captured against a green screen on a treadmill. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/motion-capture-dog-museum/
| February 6, 2019
Legislative Alerts
California: Solano County Hearing on Tuesday (2/5) to Consider Future Use of Fairgrounds
February 1, 2019 The Solano County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal at its Tuesday, February 5, meeting to limit the use of the Solano County Fairgrounds to the annual county fair. This would mean that all events that currently use the fairgrounds, including dog shows, would no longer continue at the venue. Solano […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-solano-county-hearing-tuesday-2-5-consider-future-use-fairgrounds/
| February 1, 2019
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Expert Advice: Training
Four Lifesaving Training Games to Teach Your Dog
Training your dog to come when called is a lifesaving skill that owners must take the time to teach to puppies and older untrained dogs. But perfecting the response to this command doesn’t happen overnight, especially with easily spooked or distracted dogs. I teach these training games as a safeguard, in case a dog gets […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-games-to-teach-your-dog/
| January 14, 2019
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando
This is part of a series spotlighting All American Dogs competing in the national AKC Junior Agility Competition held on Dec. 14 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational. The competition is for youth up to 18 years of age. Name: River’s Blue Ivy NAJ NAP NFP OAP OJP AJP BCAT […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-4/
| December 4, 2018
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando
The Road to Orlando This is part of a series spotlighting All American Dogs competing in the national AKC Junior Agility Competition held on Dec. 14 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational. The competition is for youth up to 18 years of age. Name: The Pumpkin King RN TKN Call […]
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| December 5, 2018
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando
This is part of a series spotlighting All American Dogs competing in the national AKC Junior Agility Competition held on Dec. 14 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational. The competition is for youth 18 and under. Name: Dharma Karma Coolidge NA NAJ NF OA OAJ CGC Call Name: Dharma Age: […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando/
| November 28, 2018
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Certain Foods Make Your Dog Smarter?
“Eat your fish—it’s brain food.” That’s what I was taught growing up. “Because, you know, fish are so smart,” I used to scoff. But it turns out that mother knew best. That magic component is a type of polyunsaturated fat, particularly the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids vital to the integrity of the brain’s fat-rich cell […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-certain-foods-make-dog-smarter/
| September 22, 2017