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AKC National Owner-Handled Series Q & A
General 1. What is the purpose of the AKC National Owner-Handled Series? To recognize and showcase the quality dogs being exhibited by owner/handlers and to provide a venue for the owner/handlers to compete against their peers. The determination of the awards in the AKC National Owner-Handled Series is based solely on the quality of the […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-owner-handled-series/akc-national-owner-handled-series-q-a/
| October 26, 2017
![Rottweiler sitting outdoors holding a food bowl in its mouth.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Rottweiler-sitting-outdoors-holding-a-food-bowl-in-its-mouth-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Nutrition
How to Help Your Dog Eat More Slowly
How can we help our dogs eat at a slower pace? With so many options to make your dog eat more slowly, you’re almost certain to find one your dog enjoys.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/slow-your-dogs-eating/
| July 27, 2021
![Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting its head on the kitchen table begging.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/15112935/Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-resting-its-head-on-the-kitchen-table-begging-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Recipes
Homemade Vet-Approved Dog Treat Recipes
There are thousands of dog treat products on the market, so why would you consider making your own? For starters, when you make your own dog treats, you have control over what ingredients are included. Want another reason to make these vet-approved dog treats? The recipes are quick, easy, and fun! Apple Pretzels Recipe for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/homemade-vet-approved-dog-treat-recipes/
| June 26, 2017
![hunting dog brings pheasant game back to owner](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/German-Shorthaired-Pointer-giving-a-bird-to-its-owner-while-hunting-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Hunting With Dogs: Training and Safety Tips
Hunting with dogs is an exciting way to channel your dog's natural instincts. Learn some basics about how to safely hunt with your dog and how to train them to work in the field.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/tips-for-hunting-with-your-dog/
| September 21, 2021
Expert Advice: Studies
Dogs, Not Marriage or Kids, Motivate Millennials to Buy Homes
Millennials, as it turns out, do want a home of their own—if only so their dogs are more comfortable. In spite of reports that Generation Y is avoiding purchasing homes (and even an accusation that they spend too much money on avocado toast to afford one), a report by CNN Money showed millennials were the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-motivate-millennials-to-buy-homes/
| July 31, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Guide Dogs In Training Get Puppy-Sized Harnesses
All puppies need socialization—that is, the introduction to new sights, sounds, smells, people, places, and textures—to help them grow to be confident, self-assured adult dogs. This process is especially important for working dogs, like guide dogs for visually impaired individuals. Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto, Florida, which breeds and trains guide dogs, takes this process very seriously. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/guide-dogs-in-training-get-puppy-sized-harnesses/
| February 1, 2018
![Golden Retriever puppy chewing on a ball laying in a dog bed indoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/07131021/Golden-Retriever-puppy-chewing-on-a-ball-laying-in-a-dog-bed-indoors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Drop It
Teaching your dog to "drop it" is an important behavior and allows you to get that item away from your dog without a chase or fight.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-your-dog-to-drop-it/
| December 17, 2020
![fireworks](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/calming-dogs-during-fireworks-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
6 Ways to Help a Dog That’s Afraid of Fireworks
A fear of fireworks is common among dogs. In fact, more canine companions get lost during the Fourth of July holiday than any other time of year due, in part, to local firework displays and pet owners getting distracted at family gatherings, among other things. But there are ways to help your pup overcome his fear. Here […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-scared-of-fireworks/
| July 2, 2018
![Yellow lab puppy chewing on a piece of paper.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/puppy-teething-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
A Timeline of Puppy Teething
Paid Advertisement Congratulations on deciding to welcome a new puppy into your life! Whether this is your first dog or it’s been a long time since you’ve owned a puppy, there’s a lot to learn about what to expect and how to handle certain changes in your dog as they age. Here, we're focusing on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/timeline-of-puppy-teething/
| May 3, 2019
![French bulldog puppy in a harness sitting in tall green grass on a leash for a walk.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/06101338/AdobeStock_110499990-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How To Teach a Puppy To Walk on a Leash
Want to teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling? Here's a step-by-step guide on leash training for both dogs and puppies.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-puppy-walk-leash/
| August 30, 2019