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Expert Advice: Health
Choosing Probiotics for Your Dog: Boosting Health and Well-Being
We know and love probiotics for people, but what about probiotics for dogs? Probiotics have many benefits, from better skin to a stronger immune system.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/choosing-probiotics-for-your-dog/
| September 11, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Comment Today on Rabies Importation Rules Proposed By CDC, Support Option 2
As noted in a July alert, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proposed new rules to address the public health risks of dog-maintained rabies virus variant (DMRVV) associated with the importation of dogs from overseas. The CDC’s public comment period closes Friday, September 8, 2023. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/comment-today-rabies-importation-rules-proposed-cdc-support-option-2/
| September 6, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Federal Anti-Breeder Proposals: Time is Running Out, Contact Your Member of Congress
Animal Activists are pushing federal breeder restrictions that could require small hobby breeders to place their dogs in industrial, commercial-style kennels and impose arbitrary, one-size-fits-all requirements that could undermine proper care of dogs. Members of Congress are currently in their local, “home” districts. They are hearing from many anti-breeder activists who want the so-called Puppy […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/federal-anti-breeder-proposals-time-running-contact-member-congress/
| August 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips for Successful Dog Training
Training your dog can be challenging, but the following 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline can make you an effective and successful trainer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/expert-tips-for-dog-training/
| August 25, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Lymphoma in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Lymphoma is a common cancer in people and dogs and affects the lymph nodes and lymphatic system, which is made up of organs, tissues, and vessels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lymphoma-in-dogs/
| August 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Setting up Your Dog’s Emergency Caregiver
You can't prepare for everything, but you can make sure your dog has someone to look after them if anything were to happen to you. Having an emergency caregiver ensures that your dog is looked after, even if you can't look after them yourself.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/emergency-caregiver-for-your-dog/
| August 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Ashlyn Navis
Ever wonder if you can go from watching dog shows on TV to competing at big shows yourself? Well that's exactly what Junior Handler Ashlyn Navis did.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-ashlyn-navis/
| August 22, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Teach Your Dog to Dig on Cue
If you're looking for a fun new behavior to teach your dog consider teaching them to dig on cue! It's also a great way to redirect destructive digging.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-dig-on-cue/
| August 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Australian Kelpie ‘Leia’ Takes on 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup
Meeting your new puppy for the first time is always a memorable experience and the start of an incredible journey together. For Nina Cosgriff, the start of this journey meant traveling more than 4000 miles to her home country of Sweden, where her dog "Leia," an Australian Kelpie, was born.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-premier-cup-australian-kelpie-leia/
| August 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in Your Breeder Kit?
If you’re looking for items to include in your “new puppy kit” to send home with puppy buyers, Tractor Supply Company can help. Start with finding a puppy bed from a huge selection available at the store or online. Use the bed for a basket to place the puppy items in. Search through a huge […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/whats-breeder-kit-25/
| August 14, 2023