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Expert Advice: News
A Visit to a Human Behaviorist
By Chris RobinsonReprinted from The Canine Chronicle Bob: Thanks, Doc, for working me into your busy schedule. Dr. Spot: Well, Bob, that is not an unusual situation. Most dogs have difficulty understanding their humans. Why don’t you tell me some of the things your human has been doing and perhaps I can give you some help. Bob: Well, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-visit-to-a-human-behaviorist/
| May 28, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Elbows Down Please: Tips for Teaching Your Dog to Go All the Way Down
This tip is brought to us by Sue Kotlarek of Michigan, who competes very successfully with her two All-American Dogs in a variety of sports. Both Jazz and Rodger have earned the AKC Utility Dog title in Obedience and the Rally Advanced Excellent title in AKC Rally. Rodger is the first mixed-breed dog to earn […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/elbows-down-teaching-tips/
| May 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Service Dog Means Peace of Mind for Owner
A service dog named Tatiana, a Labrador-Golden retriever mix, has been honored with hero’s awards for saving the life of her owner, Cristina Marie Saint-Blancard of Plantation, FL. Service dogs are specially trained dogs who are taught skills to assist people with special needs. This includes people with limited mobility or hearing loss. Service dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/service-dog-means-peace-of-mind-for-owner/
| May 27, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Louisiana: Vague Breeder Oversight Bill Will be Heard in Committee Tomorrow, 5/28–Take Action Now!
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Louisiana House Bill 710 is scheduled to be heard by the House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development Committee on Thursday, May 28. The bill seeks to require certain dog breeders to register annually with their parish and to submit to annual inspections of their facilities by local officials. The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-house-bill-710-2015-version-2-may-27/
| May 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Teach Your Dog to Leave It: It Could Save His Life
This training tip is brought to you Erin Rakosky of the AKC GoodDog! Helpline, a seven-day-a-week telephone support service staffed by experienced dog trainers. The Helpline provides instruction and advice on training and behavioral issues. Imagine this scenario; you are in the bathroom and you accidentally drop a bottle of medication on the floor. You […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-leave-it/
| May 27, 2015
Canine Partners
School Has Special Hero in Nola
Nola is a former honorable mention award winner in the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence. She makes school very special for many students at a New Jersey school. Since April 2012, Nola has served as the therapy dog for the Little Egg Harbor School District in the southernmost part of Ocean County, NJ. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/school-has-special-hero-in-nola/
| May 26, 2015
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Using Food Rewards in Dog Training
What motivates one dog is not necessarily what motivates another dog. Here's a breakdown of what most dogs would define as their hierarchy of food rewards.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/using-food-rewards/
| May 26, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Watch what this dog does when his owner is taken to hospital
People have a very special relationship with their dogs and we know that dogs became man’s best friend even earlier than previously thought. Our dogs are our loyal and faithful companions. We are spending ever increasing amounts each month on our dogs. Our dogs are an important part of our lives. Increasingly brands are capitalizing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-what-this-dog-does-when-his-owner-is-taken-to-hospital/
| May 26, 2015
Expert Advice: News
The Greenwich KC All Breed Dog Show 83 Years Old In June
The Greenwich Kennel Club (GKC), one of the oldest all-breed dog clubs in the tri-state area of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey which held its first annual all-breed dog show in 1930, is in the final preparation stages for their 2015 annual outdoor dog show that is taking place on June 6th. This well-established […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-greenwich-kc-all-breed-dog-show-85-years-old-in-june/
| May 25, 2015
Canine Partners
Teen Never Gives Up on Shy Rescue Pup – Now Winning Agility Ribbons
Meet teenager Sayward Kemp of Morgantown, WV, and her Beagle-mix, Keira, who compete in agility. We know you will enjoy the story of how Sayward committed to never giving up on her formerly scared, shy rescue puppy. It takes less than a minute for Sayward Kemp to run Keira through an agility course. The 18-year-old […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/teen-never-gives-up-on-shy-rescue-pup-now-winning-agility-ribbons/
| May 22, 2015