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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
When Can My Puppy Meet Other Dogs?
Early socialization is important. But it's also important to keep your puppy safe. Here's when to have your puppy meet other dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-puppy-meet-dogs/
| October 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The Soul of Flyball: How a Dog Sport Transformed One Alaskan Family
There are nearly 4,000 miles between Maija Doggett's home in Anchorage, Alaska, and the world's biggest Flyball tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. The CanAm Flyball Classic, run by the North American Flyball Association, is the largest gathering for Flyball — a relay race for dogs. More than 100 teams of four dogs each come to compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/the-soul-of-flyball-how-a-dog-sport-transformed-one-alaskan-family/
| October 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
“What It’s All About”: Lily Bennett Wins Best Junior at Westminster, Inspires Thousands
One of the standout moments of Westminster 2021 was when 16-year-old Lily Bennett won Best Junior Handler and threw her arms around her Wirehaired Pointing Griffon "GCHG Whiskeytown Stonehenge Riding Shotgun" A photo of that hug—as Bennett realized she had won amidst fierce competition—touched viewers around the world. An active competitor, Bennett also has several […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lily-bennett-wins-best-junior-westminster-inspires-thousands/
| September 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Introduce Your Dog To New Roommates
Increasingly these days, people of all ages are sharing living space with roommates — and their dogs. If you're looking for roommates, you must take your dog's comfort level and temperament into account. You also need to be thoughtful and intentional about how you introduce your dog to potential roommates, especially if they also have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/introduce-dog-new-roommates/
| September 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Studies
Are We Stressing Our Dogs Out?
In moments of stress, most dog lovers know exactly where to turn: their canine pals. But how does our stress affect our furry best friends? Recent research has some answers. How Long-Term Stress Impacts Dogs For years, studies have found that dogs are very attuned to humans, and will often mirror their emotions in heightened […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/human-stress-influences-the-dog-human-relationship/
| September 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Dog-to-Dog Greetings: Your Dog Doesn’t Need To Say Hi
Do you run up to and hug or jump on every person you see on the street? Of course not. Similarly, it's important to teach our dogs not to try to engage with all the other dogs they pass during a walk. In recent years, people have started to bring their dogs more places and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-dog-greetings-dog-doesnt-need-say-hi/
| September 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Dog Anesthesia: What Every Dog Owner Should Know
There's a risk involved any time your dog is under anesthesia for surgery. Here's what you need to know about potential dog anesthesia complications.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-know-about-anesthesia/
| September 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
How to Keep Your Dogs Happy During Your Transition Back to Work
It’s no surprise that during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people got dogs. Being home all day by themselves, dogs seemed to be the perfect antidote for their isolation and loneliness. People had plenty of time and nowhere to go and many new puppies and dogs that came into people’s lives during the pandemic got used […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/keep-dogs-happy-transition-back-work/
| September 20, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues September 2021
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – HR 61 is a resolution that declares the Assembly’s intention to only support “sensible and humane therapeutic veterinary procedures for companion animals.” As defined, this could mean the Assembly opposes such procedures as ear cropping, tail […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-september-2021/
| September 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Studies
Does Your Dog Know When You’re Lying?
Dogs owners know that dogs are great judges of character. If your dog likes somebody, you probably will too. But how about trustworthiness? Can dogs detect sincerity or can you lie to them with ease? If you've ever faked out your dog with pretend tosses of their toy or an imaginary treat in your hand, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-your-dog-know-when-youre-lying/
| September 16, 2021