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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to See Obedience and Rally at the AKC National Championship
Obedience People and dogs have been companions and work partners for centuries. This requires teamwork, as well as the dog's ability and willingness to respond to directions and behave accordingly. Of course, the same could be said for the modern day; we all want our dogs to behave well in public places, in the presence […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/need-see-obedience-rally-akc-national-championship/
| November 30, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to Meet the Breeds® at the AKC National Championship
There's a special event at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Fla. where the only competition may be for which dog breed you fall in love with first. AKC Meet the Breeds® gives dog lovers, adults and children, alike, a unique chance to meet and play with dogs of more than […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-meet-the-breeds-at-akc-national-champ/
| November 15, 2017
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Black Lab Collects Money to Pay for Treats
Who says that dogs don't appreciate the value of money? Holly the Black Labrador Retriever sure knows what a dollar (or multiple) can get her. It's treats! 5-year-old Holly keeps a stash of money hidden away and brings dollars to her owner, Casi Cook, when she wants a treat. According to ABC News, Cook says […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/black-lab-collects-money-to-pay-for-treats/
| September 28, 2017
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Handle Resource Guarding During the Holidays
Is your dog possessive when you want to take something from her that she shouldn't have? Does she growl when someone gets near her food bowl? This is called "resource guarding." Some dogs display this type of behavior because they want to keep their "treasure" to themselves, but if it's hazardous or valuable, you need […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/handle-resource-guarding-during-holidays/
| December 4, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to See Scent Work Demos at the AKC National Championship
Dogs use their noses to get most of their information about the environment. With a sense of smell somewhere between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours, they experience the world with their noses as naturally as we humans use our eyes. And, as any dog owner knows, sniffing is one of their favorite […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/see-scent-work-demos-akc-national-championship/
| December 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Don’t Forget to Decorate Your Kennel for the Holidays!
Beautiful decorations are everywhere this time of the year, and your kennel shouldn't miss out on a chance to look festive. The dogs may not be concerned about how things look, but they'll certainly pick up on the holiday spirit that cheerful decorations generate in their humans! Whippet breeder Gail Boyd owns Town & Country […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/decorate-your-kennel-for-the-holidays/
| December 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Take Precautions to Prevent Kennel Cough
One dog with kennel cough can quickly lead to every dog in your kennel contracting the illness. Find out below what you can do to prevent an outbreak in your kennel or home. What Is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough is a highly contagious upper-respiratory infection seen in dogs of all ages. Kennel cough is a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/take-precautions-to-prevent-kennel-cough/
| December 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
There are so many reasons why you need to be at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. In addition to being able to meet more than 180 of the AKC-recognized breeds, there will be absolutely thrilling displays of dogs' natural athleticism in the form of agility and dock diving; proof of advanced […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-2017-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
Why You Need to See Trick Dog Demos at the AKC National Championship
Most dog owners know the enjoyment and sense of accomplishment that comes from teaching their dog a trick or two. Trick training is fun for humans and dogs; dogs enjoy learning tricks and earning rewards for their success. And it's a great teamwork experience for both. But did you know that AKC Trick Dog is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/trick-dog-demos-akc-national-championship/
| December 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
For Rio and Her Owner, It’s All About Teamwork and GoldenSoul Family
Mom, Elizabeth Hoettels, and her best girl, Rio, are inseparable after work and on weekends. Photo courtesy Sweet Ventures by Nichole DuPont. Picture this for a moment. You're a military critical-care nurse, with a surgical team stationed in East Africa for several months, away from family, friends, and everything familiar. But the wonderful world of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/rio-and-owner-teamwork-goldensoul-family/
| December 14, 2017