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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
How to Help Prevent Dog Ear Infections
Canine ear infections are very common and certain breeds (dogs with long hanging ears) are predisposed to them. One in five dogs suffers from ear disease. The problem is more common during the warm months, when ear infections are reported to be 10 to 15 percent of all patients brought to veterinary hospitals. Ear infections […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tips-preventing-ear-infections/
| April 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Conformation
The Psychology of Winning
By Connie VanacoreIn life there are many examples of the ingredients essential to succeeding at anything, and there are enough books on the topic to fill many libraries. However, there are specific elements that are crucial to success in the dog world, although these may apply elsewhere as well. Every team coach, no matter what […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/the-psychology-of-winning/
| April 1, 2015
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Expert Advice: Events
Live Stream and Photos from the AKC National Agility Championship
The action is just heating up in Reno at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. Make sure to check out the action today and this weekend. There will be results, photos and live streaming from the event. Good luck to all the competitors. Check out some of the pre-event media coverage in the Reno Gazette-Journal, NBC […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/live-stream-and-photos-from-the-akc-national-agility-championship/
| March 29, 2015
Press Releases
AKC Launches First Health Microsite
The American Club today launched akc.org/health, the organization’s first ever mobile-optimized, digital content platform dedicated to canine health. The site kicks off a series of health initiatives and announcements to be introduced in the coming year. The initial stage of the new microsite offers resources and information on care, nutrition, fitness, preventative health and breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-first-health-microsite/
| March 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Photographer Shows Soft Side of Pitbulls in Flower Power Series
Stellar photographer Sophie Gamand, who caught our attention last year with her global award–winning photographs of wet dogs, has outdone herself. The Brooklyn-based artist worked with multiple NYC-based rescue organizations to highlight pit bulls as non-threatening in this photos series, called "Flower Power." Gamand explains: "This project started as an excuse for me to discover […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/photographer-shows-soft-side-of-pitbulls-in-flower-power-series/
| March 27, 2015
Canine Partners
Earn a Title on Your Mixed-Breed Dog!
Originally ran in the "Dogsport 101" column of AKC Family Dog Dog sports aren't only for purebreds. Since 2010, the AKC has awarded thousands of titles to mixed-breeds. Why shouldn’t your clever, athletic mix join the fun? And why shouldn’t you enjoy the bragging rights that come with putting an AKC title on your dog? […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/earn-a-title-on-your-mixed-breed-dog/
| March 27, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet AKC Rally Advanced Excellent dog – Jack-Daniels CDX RAE
JD is a 5 year old Jack Russell and Corgi cross who was born in Lynchburg, TN, just down the road from the Jack Daniels distillery. “He is a fantastic competitor, and one of his favorite words is practice,” says his owner and trainer Alison Smith of East York, Ontario, Canada. At the age of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-akc-rally-advanced-excellent-dog-jack-daniels-cdx-rae/
| March 26, 2015
Canine Partners
The Week Before Your First Rally Trial
This article originally ran in the “Training & Behavior” column of AKC Family Dog. Congratulations on entering your first rally trial! The hours of practice with your dog are about to pay off. Now all you have to do is stick with your plan for pre-show week and you’ll be good to go. Show Countdown: […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-week-before-your-first-rally-trial/
| March 25, 2015
Canine Partners
Street Dog Becomes Agility Competitor
with Family's Devotion While her daughter took a tennis lesson, jogger Vicky Kaseorg put her wait time to good use with a run around the neighborhood. A lifelong animal lover, Vicky forced herself to look away when she spotted a skinny mud-covered dog lying in a parking lot. Surely some kind-hearted person would help, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/street-dog-becomes-agility-competitor/
| March 24, 2015
Canine Partners
Teaching Your Dog to Wait at the Door
Contributed to AKC Canine Partners by Kari Koulmentas “Wait at the door” differs from stay in that your dog will get to move forward after given permission. It doesn’t matter if they sit, lie down, or stand as long as they don’t move forward without permission. We first use the door as the prompt, but […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/teaching-your-dog-to-wait-at-the-door/
| March 24, 2015