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Expert Advice: Grooming
Teach Your Dog to Enjoy Grooming
If your dog hates being groomed, then try getting them involved in their own grooming. Incorporating husbandry training into dog grooming gives your dog choices and provides rewards.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teaching-dog-enjoy-grooming/
| September 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Won’t My Dog Eat?
It can be very concerning when your dog isn't eating regularly. After all, a good, healthy diet is a key part of a happy life. So what exactly is happening when your dog refuses to eat? Learn about some common, plus some lesser-known, reasons why your dog might not be eating. Illness The most likely […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-wont-my-dog-eat/
| September 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Are Heated Beds Safe for Your Dog?
As temperatures drop, you'll be looking for ways to keep their dogs warm and cozy. One way to do so is by buying them heated beds or pet heating pads. It’s especially important to keep your dog warm and comfortable as they get older or if they have health conditions that may affect their comfort. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/heated-beds-safe-dog/
| September 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
German Shorthaired Pointer Facts You May Not Know
German Shorthaired Pointers are all-round hunting dogs that also make for friendly companions. Learn all about this & more German Shorthaired Pointer facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/german-shorthaired-pointer-fun-facts/
| September 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Prepare for a Puppy’s First Flight
When I decided to add a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy to my household, I searched for a responsible, knowledgeable breeder I thought would breed the qualities I wanted in my new dog. When I found my breeder, I didn't let the fact that she was in the Midwest stop me from applying to be on her puppy waiting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/puppys-first-flight-how-to-prepare/
| September 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Stop Puppy Biting and Train Bite Inhibition
Puppies who learn bite inhibition are less likely to grow into adult dogs who bite. Offering puppy chew toys can help teach your puppy what is acceptable to bite or chew on. Sometimes, it's a good idea to gently put your puppy in their crate to calm them down. Puppies’ mouths are filled with about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/stop-puppy-biting/
| September 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
How Cadaver Dogs Help Find Dead Bodies
Cadaver dogs use their noses to help find dead bodies. Learn more about how amazing dogs do their job.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/cadaver-dogs-how-canine-noses-help-find-dead-bodies/
| October 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds for People With Allergies
So, you want a dog but you seem to have an allergy attack whenever you're around one? You're not alone! It's estimated that 10 and 20% of people are allergic to cats and dogs, causing many prospective puppy owners to wonder which dogs are hypoallergenic. Spoiler alert: none of them are. That's right: no dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/
| November 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Get Your Dog Used to the Vacuum Cleaner
Is your dog scared of the vacuum cleaner? We explain why dogs fear these cleaning machines, and what you can do to get your dog used to the vacuum cleaner.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-get-your-dog-used-to-the-vacuum-cleaner/
| November 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Know if Your Child Is Ready for a Dog
Getting a family pet is a big step — not only for children but for parents as well. A dog is a huge responsibility for an adult to take on, so things can get a little murky when trying to determine if a child is in fact ready for that kind of a commitment. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-know-if-your-child-is-ready-for-a-dog/
| November 23, 2021