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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Planning on Traveling With Your Dog? Check Out These Helpful Tips!
United Airlines’ PetSafe service, named 2016’s “Best Pet-Friendly Airline” by Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards, is not only available at 300 airports worldwide, but also features onsite pet hotels at major locations, as well as 70 climate-controlled vans. Dogs are important family members, so to ensure their safe and comfortable travel, PetSafe suggests that owners […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/planning-traveling-dog-check-helpful-tips/
| January 30, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
A New AKC.org for Dog Lovers
The new AKC.org is here! Our website has been completely redesigned with special features just for dog lovers. Here's what's new on the site: New organization. Looking for information on finding the right dog for you? Or maybe you just want to read entertaining dog articles. Our new content organization makes it quick and easy to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-akc-org-dog-lovers/
| March 5, 2018
Expert Advice: Events
New Entry-Level Agility Classes Added for Beginners
The AKC will now offer two new entry-level agility classes. These classes, Agility Course Test (ACT) 1 & 2 will allow beginners an easier entry into the sport. The classes will have shorter courses with basic obstacles specifically designed for beginners. ACT 1 & 2 will serve as the graduation exercise for training classes and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-entry-level-agility-classes/
| May 17, 2016
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Expert Advice: Training
What You Need to Know About AKC Scent Work
On October 1, the AKC rolled out Scent Work, a new titling event open to all dogs. Before the AKC introduces a new sport, staff methodically evaluates, adapts, and develops the event. The process can take several months, sometimes years. Stephanie Kennerley is Sports and Events Projects coordinator. Her department creates and implements new AKC sports […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-you-need-to-know-akc-scent-work/
| February 15, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs’ Eye Movements Give Insight Into Their Emotions
When you look into your dog's eyes, you probably try to guess what he's thinking. You might read that puppy dog look as begging or see a loving gaze as affection. Just as we try to read other people’s expressions, we attempt to learn what our dog is feeling based on the way he looks at us. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-eye-movement-gives-insight-into-emotions/
| February 28, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Minnesota Bills Seek To Make Misrepresentation Of A Service Dog A Crime
Companion Minnesota bills, House File 3157 and Senate File 2646, seek to make it a crime to misrepresent a dog as a service animal or a service animal in training. First violations would qualify as petty misdemeanors with fines up to $100. Second or subsequent violations would qualify as misdemeanors with 30 hours of community service for an […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/minnesota-bills-seek-making-misrepresentation-service-dog-crime/
| March 5, 2018
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Build a Crate: A Preschool STEM Activity
Preschool curriculum often includes a lesson about different types of homes. Like people, dogs need shelter too! As a part of a lesson on homes or on taking care of pets, use this STEM inspired activity to encourage your children to create a home for dogs. Responsible dog owners use crates in their homes to […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/hands-activities-preschool-3rd-grade/build-crate-preschool-stem-activity/
| February 27, 2018
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Anatomy and Physiology: A Human-Dog Comparison
Learning Objectives Students will make anatomical comparisons between humans and dogs. Grade Level Grades 9-12 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Practices Addressed Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data High School Specific: Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-science/anatomy-physiology-human-dog-comparison/
| February 27, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Hosting Gifts for the Holidays
'Tis the season for giving (and going to) lots of holiday parties and dinners. Whether you're the host or the guest, these are the kinds of gifts that every dog lover will appreciate. Stock up, so you're ready for that last-minute invitation and for your own holiday celebrations. Wine Glasses Some guests bring the wine, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/hosting-gifts-holidays/
| October 30, 2017
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Keep Up With Your Dog’s Training Through the Winter
Brrr, it's cold outside! But that doesn't mean all of the great training momentum you and your pup have built up over the past months has to come to a screeching halt. Even though it's winter, your dog still needs the physical and mental stimulation that come from learning new skills. Here are some ideas […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/keep-up-with-your-dogs-training-through-the-winter-2/
| November 6, 2017