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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
Legislative Alerts
CA Update: Los Angeles Committee Advances Breeder Permit Suspension- Call Your Councilmember
Summary: On Wednesday, April 3, the Los Angeles Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee voted to send a proposal to the full Los Angeles City Council that would suspend the issuance of new breeding permits. There is not a date set for the city council to consider this proposal, but AKC will provide updates as they […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-committee-advances-breeder-permit-suspension-call-councilmember/
| April 5, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Delia DiPonio
Fifteen-year-old Delia DiPonio of Dorado, Puerto Rico got started training in agility at home with a small obstacle kit she purchased on the internet....
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-delia-diponio/
| January 11, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Gabriella Casanova
Gabriella Casanova from Cicero, New York, is proof that you don't need to come from a dog family to be involved in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-gabriella-casanova/
| January 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During a Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event! With such an occasion, you might wonder how your dog is going to react, or if it could cause them stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/how-to-keep-dog-safe-during-eclipse/
| August 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: Health
Dogs and Poison Ivy: Everything You Need to Know
Can dogs get poison ivy? Though the plant is extremely bothersome to humans, cases of canines being affected by poison ivy are rare.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-poison-ivy/
| May 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
A Heads Up on Grooming
Make sure your dog’s keen senses are at their best by keeping up with daily maintenance. Here’s how: Eyes Next time Fido gives you his trademark look of love, check to be sure that his eyes are clean and healthy: They should be bright and clear, and the white of the eye should be pure […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/grooming-guide-eyes-and-ears/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Choose Safe Toys For Your Puppy
Which Toys Are Safe? Trying to figure out which chew toys are safe for your puppy? With all that puppy curiosity and energy, it might be safe to assume that he is going to do all he can to rip the toy apart and swallow whatever pieces of it that he can. Therefore, it's best not to give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/choosing-puppys-toys-durability-key/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Unexpected Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Pet
From our friends at Vetstreet We know you love your pet unconditionally and strive to take good care of him, but even the most experienced owners can sometimes harm their dogs or cats and not even realize it. Here are a few mistakes you might be making, but don't worry, we've also included advice […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-ways-you-could-be-hurting-your-pet/
| January 14, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
Dog Dental Examinations Can Prevent Tooth and Gum Pain
Your dog depends on you to help him stay healthy. Good dental hygiene can play an important role in keeping your dog in top form. Clean your dog's teeth and check his gums regularly. A bad tooth or gum disease could be giving your dog a lot of pain. Look for signs of discomfort and have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dental-examinations-can-prevent-tooth-and-gum-pain/
| March 20, 2015