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Expert Advice: Studies
Study Shows Dogs Hold Grudges Against People Who Diss Owners
“Love me, love my dog,” is a time-honored saying, but a Japanese study suggests that the inverse—“Love me, love my human”—may be just as valid. That’s the case even when it came to that one offer dogs almost never refuse—food. Canine companions would turn down treats from people who were mean to their owners, said scientists […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-hold-grudges-against-people-who-diss-owners/
| August 13, 2013
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dogs and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
As more military veterans have returned from war zones, there is an increased awareness of PTSD. PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a severe anxiety disorder that results from experiencing an extremely traumatic event such as war (explosions), death, accidents, brutality, or extreme weather and massive destruction (buildings falling, roofs caving in). Most people know that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
| March 25, 2013
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Learn the Real-Life Stories Behind the Movie Max
The much-anticipated Warner Brothers/MGM film Max opened last Friday, bringing in $12.2 million from the box office over the weekend. We got the chance to see the movie last week (and we talked to the dog trainer—read that interview here), and as much as we loved the flick, we couldn’t help but reflect on the Hollywood-like stories […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10789-learn-the-real-life-stories-behind-the-movie-max/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Medium-Sized Dogs
Is Tibetan Mastiff just a bit too large for your taste? And a Chihuahua maybe, well, a little too small? You might find one of these eight breeds to be just right. Learn more about popular medium-sized dogs here: Bulldog: Gentle and protective, Bulldogs make excellent family pets. They form strong bonds with children and have a loveable disposition. Bulldogs don’t […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/8-most-popular-medium-sized-dogs/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
10 Things Only a Lab Owner Would Understand
With their active, friendly, and outgoing personality, it's no wonder Labrador Retrievers have been the AKC's most popular breed for 26 years in a row. The Lab is gentle, intelligent, and easy to train. They are excellent guide dogs, loyal members of search-and-rescue teams, and faithful K-9 owners. They're also perfect family pets and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-things-only-a-lab-owner-would-understand/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
6 Strange Ways to Stay Fit With Your Dog
We all know that exercising is good for humans and dogs, but so much of it is so repetitive and boring that it becomes a chore. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here some alternatives to help you and your four-footed pal reach your fitness goals. Follow the Bouncing Paws Trampolines are not just […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/six-strange-ways-to-stay-fit/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
5 Ideas For Planning a Double Date with Your Dogs
Scenario: You’ve hit it off with a smart, attractive guy you’ve met online, but when you introduce him to your dog, he recoils. Red flag? Pretty much, according to a survey conducted by PetSmart Charities and Match.com. The survey found that 70% of singles believe their date’s reaction to their pet matters to them. So, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-ideas-for-planning-a-double-date-with-your-dogs/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Conformation
How I Showed at Westminster Despite Having No Business Being There at All
By Bruce T. Paddock Sometime back in the last century, I was living in New York City with my then-fiancée, a lovely woman who used to breed and show English Cocker Spaniels. She was no longer doing that, though, for two reasons. First, in moving to our ridiculously tiny apartment she could bring only one […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-i-showed-at-westminster-despite-having-no-business-being-there-at-all/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: News
Dogs of the Future—How Much Technology Has Benefitted Our Canine Companions
When it comes to dogs, the future is now. In the film Back to the Future II, Marty McFly, his girlfriend, and Doc used a time machine to send themselves to October 21, 2015—30 years ahead of the year they live in, 1985. The future, as imagined in the ’80s, didn’t get it all quite […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-of-the-future-technology/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Conformation
What to Wear When Competing in Dog Sports
Every dog sport has a different vibe, so if it's your first one, you'll want to make sure to dress appropriately. Check out our guide on what to wear!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-sports-what-to-wear/
| January 1, 2009