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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Teach Your Puppy These 5 Basic Cues
Jump Ahead: Teach Your Dog to Come When Called Teach Your Dog Loose-Leash Walking Teach Your Dog Sit Teach Your Dog Down Teach Your Dog Stay Getting Started To start off on the right foot (and paw!), your pup needs to know what you expect. Knowing what is expected makes puppies feel secure in their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-puppy-these-5-basic-commands/
| August 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Author Explores Pet Loss Grief Across History and Countries
Many of us have experienced the heart-wrenching pain of losing one of our best friends—oftentimes, a dog. For E.B. Bartels, pet loss and the subsequent spiraling emptiness and emotion began at an early age. Not content with the earlier personal aftermath, she became “obsessed” with the wide-scale subject and in 2012 found herself on a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pet-loss-grief-across-history-and-countries/
| August 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
Chihuahuas’ Small Size Still a Big Stage Presence
When Christian Stoinev was 10, he was gripped by a yearning that is common among boys of that age. “I wanted a pet, really bad,” he recalls. But Stoinev’s life was not like that of most little boys. He was a child of the circus, the youngest member of a big-top family that stretched back […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/chihuahuas-small-size-big-presence-on-stage/
| August 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Preparing Dogs for Back-to-School Time
Back-to-school time means people will be out of the house more often. With most kids going back physically to school, schedule changes can be stressful for dogs. The sudden switch from long summer days of playing with the kids to living in an empty home for a period of time can be a tough adjustment […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/preparing-dog-back-to-school/
| August 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
What to Do When Your Dog Steals and Guards Items
Resource guarding in dogs is a problematic and potentially dangerous behavior. Here's what to know about this issue and how to deal with it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/resource-guarding-in-dogs/
| September 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Dog Lick Me?
What's better than coming home to a kiss from a happy dog? Most dog owners interpret the reason why dogs lick their owners as a sign of affection. But is this really why your dog is licking you? And what can you do if your dog's licking behavior is out of control? Is Licking a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-is-my-dog-licking-me/
| September 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Inflation-Proof Your Dog’s Care
All it takes is a trip to the grocery store or gas pump to feel the sting of inflation. Inflation impacts every aspect of our lives, and dog care costs are no exception. Meeting your dog's physical, mental, and emotional needs are key elements of responsible dog ownership, and some elements become more costly as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/inflation-dog-ownership-cost/
| October 31, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Winter Gear to Protect Your Dog From the Cold
Winter can be hard on dogs. Follow our tips for winter dog care, including products to protect dogs from the cold, keep them safe, and mentally stimulated.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/winter-dog-gear/
| December 28, 2022
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2021
Competition/Titles Update Fall 2021 We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) AGCH MACH3 Day's Katie […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2021/
| November 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Dog Products Every Owner Needs for Spring
Ready to enjoy spring with your dog? Our list of curated dog products will help — find items from raincoats to shampoo and everything in between.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/spring-essential-products/
| March 29, 2023