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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Cathy Lewandowski of SoftMaple Curly-Coated Retrievers
Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear how they got started and learn about their breeding program and experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with Cathy Lewandowski of SoftMaple Curly-Coated Retrievers in Croghan, N.Y. Lewandowski is an AKC Breeder of Merit who has produced versatile, top-winning dogs. Lewandowski's love for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-cathy-lewandowski-softmaple-curly-coated-retrievers/
| April 13, 2018
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Expert Advice: Training
Why Do Dogs Bury Bones? The Answer Is Surprisingly Simple
Does your Dachshund bury those expensive dental chews you buy him? Maybe your Standard Schnauzer hides pilfered socks under couch cushions or in blankets on your bed. It’s natural to wonder why your dog is burying something you know he likes. It can also be frustrating if he’s made a molehill out of your backyard. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-do-dogs-bury-bones/
| April 14, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Lost Dog Reunited With Owner After 19 Months Thanks to AKC Reunite
Smiles lit up the room in a Michigan animal shelter the second Maggie, a mini Golden Doodle, climbed into owner Jillian Grzegorczyk’s lap. She had vanished without a trace from the family’s backyard 19 months earlier, but thanks to a microchip — which had been registered with AKC Reunite’s database — the pup was coming home. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lost-dog-reunited-with-owner/
| April 11, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
20 Gifts to Shower Your Pup With on National Pet Day
Although most dog lovers view every day as pet day, April 11 marks National Pet Day — a chance to honor the happiness and joy they bring to our lives. Celebrate the occasion with one (or more!) of these gifts your canine companion is sure to love. Toys & Treats BFF Dog Gift Pack Everything your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-gifts-national-pet-day/
| April 11, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Looking for a Study Buddy? Research Shows Therapy Dogs Can Help Relieve Student Stress
College can be an extremely stressful time for many students, and that stress can be a barrier to academic success. In addition, college students tend to face challenges to their emotional well-being, such as loneliness and depression. To help improve student mental health, some universities have started animal-assisted stress reduction programs, where animals and their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dogs-relieve-student-stress/
| April 11, 2018
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AKC Canine Health Foundation
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of diseases in all dogs. Since 1995, we’ve been awarding grants to scientists and professionals to advance canine health research, while providing professional information and resources for today’s dog owner.
http://www.akcchf.org/
| April 3, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Service Dogs Serve up an Abundance of Joy During Trip to Disneyland
If you combine dogs with Disneyland, what do you get? Literally the happiest place on Earth. Four puppies from the non-profit Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) recently took a trip to the California-based theme park as part of their training. "It’s great socialization for the dogs since they get to be around all the different […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/service-dogs-disneyland/
| April 9, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Maryland Legislature Approves Restrictions on Pet Choice – Call the Governor Today!
The Maryland Legislature has approved a bill which will prohibit retail pet stores (defined as any “for profit establishment open to the public that sells or offers for sale domestic animals to be kept as pets”) from selling any dogs or cats. Instead, they would only be allowed to “showcase” animals available for adoption from […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-legislature-approves-restrictions-pet-choice-call-governor-today/
| April 9, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
Is Your Dog Experiencing Back Pain? Here’s How You Can Help Relieve It
Back pain is a common condition in the canine world. From traumatic spinal injuries to intervertebral disk disease, back pain can affect all sorts of breeds, although some may be more at risk than others. As owners, we want to know what we can do to help our dogs cope, whether the pain is temporary or chronic. Weight […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-back-pain/
| April 9, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: Commercial Kennel Bill Hearing to Continue on Wednesday, April 11
Due to the length of its previous hearing, during which deep concerns were expressed by many dog owners, the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Dog Owners of the Granite State (DOGS), the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, the New Hampshire Farm Bureau and the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association, the New Hampshire House Environment and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-alert-commercial-kennel-bill-hearing-continue-wednesday-april-11/
| April 6, 2018