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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Leptospirosis Outbreak in Dogs: What to Know
New York City has dealt with an outbreak of a rare, sometimes fatal disease spread by rat urine known as Leptospirosis. Many dog owners are wondering: does leptospirosis affect dogs? Can dogs get leptospirosis? Here's everything you need to know. Leptospirosis is a disease that affects dogs, as well as many other kinds of animals. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-is-leptospirosis-can-dogs-get-leptospirosis/
| January 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
What Dog Owners Need to Know About Hurricane Season
In this era of climate change, you can't take storms too lightly. Hurricanes, in particular, have grown stronger as the oceans have warmed and provided more fuel for them. As Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Florence have demonstrated, dog owners have many reasons to thoroughly prepare for hurricane season. Here's what you need to know. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/hurricane-season-2021-what-dog-owners-need-to-know/
| July 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Offer Help to a Loved One Who Needs Assistance With Their Dogs
Dogs rely on their owners for everything from food and veterinary care to grooming and exercise. When you see a friend or family member falling short in caring for their dog in one or more of these areas, it's only natural to have concerns. If someone is dealing with depression, they might be neglecting their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/loved-one-needs-help-dogs/
| October 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Their Forever Home Didn’t Last Forever… Now What?
by AKC Reunite Staff No matter how hard you try to match your puppies with the right new owner, it doesn’t always work out as planned. Handling the return of a puppy is just one way AKC Reunite microchips and a Puppy Sales Contract Agreement can help protect the lifelong wellbeing of the puppy and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/forever-home-didnt-last-forever-now/
| June 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Identify and Stop Attention Seeking Behavior in Dogs
Barking, pawing, whining, jumping up, and mouthing are all examples of attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/attention-seeking-behaviors-in-dogs/
| June 17, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Florida Update: Positive Dog Bills Are Signed into Law
Dog Breed Discrimination Ends The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) is pleased to report that, effective October 1, 2023, all remaining local ordinances in Florida that discriminate against dogs based on breed, weight, or size are overturned. Senate Bill 942, supported by AKC, removes an exemption from state law that allowed certain […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-update-positive-dog-bills-signed-law/
| June 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Tibetan Spaniel History: Sacred Dog of Buddhist Monks
If you are reincarnated as a dog, make sure you come back as a Tibetan Spaniel. The region with the highest altitudes on our planet – hence its nickname, “the Roof of the World” – Tibet was forever changed when Buddhism arrived from northern India in the 7th and 8th centuries. Sprawling white monasteries began […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/tibetan-spaniel-history-sacred-dogs-buddhist-monks/
| December 18, 2020
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2023
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 Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2023/
| June 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Hot Dogs?
Your dog would probably love to chow down on a hot dog. But is that a good idea? Hot dogs are full of ingredients that are toxic for dogs or unhealthy for them to consume. The Problems With Hot Dogs Many hot dogs contain ingredients that are not good for dogs, such as sodium nitrate, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-hot-dogs/
| June 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
What You Need to Know About Evacuating With Your Dog
First things first: Never ignore a warning to evacuate due to a possible natural disaster. You may think that you and your dog will be more comfortable at home, but ignoring the advice of local authorities puts both of you in danger. Authorities may give you notice of mandatory or voluntary evacuation one or two […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/need-know-evacuating-dog/
| September 14, 2018