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Search and Rescue Dogs Inequalities
Learning Objectives Students will create inequalities using two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities. Grade Levels Grades 9-12 Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.3 Represent constraints by equations or inequalities, and by systems of equations and/or inequalities, and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in a modeling context. Materials Needed […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-math/search-rescue-dogs-inequalities/
| July 17, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Do Dogs Grieve Other Dogs?
Grief, and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it, is something we have all likely felt at one time or another, whether it's after the loss of a friend, family member, or beloved pet. What's harder to know is whether grief, as we understand it, is something that our canine companions feel when they lose […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-grieve-other-dogs/
| July 15, 2019
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Canine Partners Spotlight Winter 2019
This Special Service Dog Helps Autistic Child in Many Ways Regal is a 3-year-old Labrador Retriever-Golden Retriever mix who has a very special purpose in life. He is trained to be a constant companion to a 9-year-old boy who has autism. Read on to learn about their amazing bond: For most of his life, Eli […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-winter-2019/
| July 2, 2019
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
What Dog Owners Need to Know About the FDA’s Grain-Free Diet Alert and DCM
The FDA is investigating potential links between canine heart disease and diet — specifically grain-free dog food diets. We've compiled the information you need to know to understand this ongoing investigation. Why Is the FDA Investigating Grain-Free Dog Food? It is easy to panic anytime we see an FDA headline about pet food. After all, keeping our dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/fda-grain-free-diet-alert-dcm/
| June 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Rescued Afghan Hound Earns Utility Dog Title
When you think about breeds competing in Obedience and earning a Utility Dog (UD) title, an Afghan Hound probably isn't the first breed that comes to mind. Count on Golden Retrievers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Border Collies, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherd Dogs to lead the pack of breeds who achieve UDs in obedience. But Hope, a blue and white […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rescued-afghan-hound-earns-utility-dog-title/
| June 7, 2019
![Couple with a young child walking a Siberian Husky.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/husky-walking-with-family-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Studies
Why Having a Dog is Actually Great for Your Social Life — and Mental Health
When Caroline Myers moved from New York City to Nashville a few years ago, meeting new people was a priority. "As a military spouse, moving to a new location is always a challenge," the 26-year-old social worker explains. Little did she know that Riley Tucker Myers, her Labrador Retriever, would play a major role in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-actually-great-social-life-mental-health/
| June 5, 2019
Expert Advice: Health
The People Who Pay Other Families’ Vet Bills — And How You Can Do the Same
Every year, countless dogs die or go untreated because their owners can't afford the medical care they need. But many others receive charitable funding for pet healthcare and go on to live long, happy lives. Who are the generous people who donate to these funds, and help keep other families' pets healthy? The American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/people-pay-families-vet-bills-can/
| May 30, 2019
![Soldier sitting on the ground with a chocolate Labrador retriever standing in his lap.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/chocolate-lab-military-dog1-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
Dogs Helping Veterans: The Service Dogs Trained to Ease PTSD and More
Not so long ago, De'Angelo Wynn was taking 11 medications for the anxiety, PTSD, and other mental-health struggles he had faced since returning from military deployment in Afghanistan. Now, he's down to just two medications. What changed? The arrival of Jug, a Labrador Retriever who came into his life a little over a year ago. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-helping-veterans-the-service-dogs-trained-to-ease-ptsd/
| May 16, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
From College Mascot to the Show Ring, Dubs’ Comfort Zone Has No Limits
He’s almost 1½ years old but you should see his social calendar already. And managing it resembles a command central operation. Dubs is a 75-pound Alaskan Malamute who just happens to be the University of Washington’s mascot and a conformation show dog in the Pacific Northwest. The university explains why it chose an Alaskan Malamute […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/university-of-washington-mascot-dubs/
| April 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Why Do Chow Chows Have Blue Tongues?
Everything about the Chow Chow captures the imagination, from its magnificent, lion-like appearance to its long and storied history, but nothing catches the eye quite like his tongue. The Chow Chow's blue-black tongue sets it apart from almost every other dog breed. But why do Chows have blue tongues? We reached out to Linda Love […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-do-chow-chows-have-blue-tongues/
| April 24, 2019