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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
It’s Not Fiction: ‘Watson’ Competes at AKC Disc Dog Challenge
Linda Shoenberger gets excited each time she gets to play Disc Dog with her Australian Shepherd, "Watson." They competed at the 2024 AKC Disc Dog Challenge.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-watson/
| June 10, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Lexington/Fayette Co, KY: Council Vote Pending on Pet Choice Restrictions
An ordinance that would limit pet choice in Lexington/Fayette County, Kentucky, could receive a final vote on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. At this time, the council is scheduled to review the 2025 budget at its June 11 meeting. Additional council business, if any, has not yet been posted to the council calendar. If the proposed pet shop ordinance […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/lexington-fayette-co-ky-council-vote-pending-pet-choice-restrictions/
| June 7, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
Heart Dog ‘Stardust’ Competes in AKC Disc Dog Challenge
Border Collie "Stardust" is a fierce freestyle, agility, and disc competitor at dog sporting events. But above all else, she's her hander's "heart dog."
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-challenge-stardust/
| June 7, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Leonberger ‘Cru’ Radiates Joy in Conformation Shows and Therapy Visits
Leonberger 'Cru' isn't just a fabulous therapy dog. He's also a conformation competitor, and recently competed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/leonberger-cru/
| June 7, 2024
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: Training
Dogs May Understand the Meaning of Words
Do dogs understand the meaning of words? Recent research on dog cognition has shed light on what dogs comprehend about human language including their understanding of words used as object labels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dogs-may-understand-the-meaning-of-words/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Is Health Testing for Dogs?
Every dog owner wants their pet to be healthy and live a long life. Whether you're new to owning a dog or planning to add another companion to your...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/health-testing-dogs/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Acepromazine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
If your dog is fearful of thunderstorms or experiences motion sickness, your veterinarian might suggest giving them a mild sedative. One option is a...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/acepromazine-for-dogs/
| June 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Conformation
How to Find Your First Conformation Show Dog
Have you been watching dog shows on TV and always dreamed about having your own show dog? Here's some tips on finding your own show dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/find-your-first-show-dog/
| June 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Feature
Endachs’ Tori Lee Advocates for Responsible Breeding of Dachshunds
Victoria "Tori" Lee, the owner of Endachs, grew up with dogs of different ages and breeds. When she was 15 years old, she was determined to have a dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tori-lee-endachs/
| May 31, 2024