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Expert Advice: Cleaning
Shedding and Pet Hair: Benefits of Vacuuming Dog Hair
There's no greater joy in life than having a dog. There's also no task more daunting than continuously vacuuming their hair. Still, you don't have to live with fur clinging to your floors, couch, and clothes. Instead, you can purchase a pet vacuum that's designed to suck up those hairballs and reduce indoor allergens. Not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/vacuums-for-dog-owners/
| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
How to Prevent & Clean Tear Stains on Your Dog’s Face
After confirming that your dog is healthy, the following tips can help you prevent and clean tear stains from your dog's face.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tear-stains-prevent-and-clean/
| August 30, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
Renal Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Renal dysplasia (RD), also known as renal malformation, refers to a type of congenital chronic kidney disease. Learn more about renal dysplasia in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/renal-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| May 31, 2024
Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
Probiotics for Dogs
Have you ever taken a probiotic? If you've ever eaten yogurt with live cultures, the answer is probably yes. Probiotics are beneficial or “friendly” gut-dwelling microbes (bacteria and yeasts), and there are billions of them in the gastrointestinal system of all animals. They aid in the digestion of food, fight off potential pathogens, make nutrients […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/probiotics-for-dogs/
| November 18, 2022
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
Many dog foods contain certain peas in small amounts. But can dogs eat peas? Especially with recent studies on DCM, it's important to be careful.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peas/
| August 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Get Skunk Smell Off Your Dog
So, your dog got sprayed by a skunk: what now? Your first instinct may be wash your dog in the house to get the skunk smell off your dog, but don't. Keep your dog outside while you remove skunk spray from their coat, so long as you can keep your dog safely contained and away […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-sprayed-by-skunk/
| July 21, 2021
Sports & Events
Past Champions
AKC National Agility Championship Champion Teams 2024 - Perry, GA AKC National Agility Champions 8”: MACH So Cal’s Gayheart’s Little Keeper MXB MJB OF, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi known as Chelsea, handled by Janelle Julyan of Chamblee, GA 12”: NAC MACH2 Quicksilver Cherry On Top MXS PAD MJG PJD XF T2B, an All American Dog known as […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/events/akc-national-agility-championship/past-champions/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Potty Train Puppies: A Comprehensive Guide for Success
Learn how to potty train your puppy with these tips. These three tried-and-true methods will help you housetrain your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-potty-train-a-puppy/
| March 4, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Keeping Mom in Shape – How Much Exercise Do Pregnant Bitches Need?
Carefully bred for working ability, Briar has more than fulfilled her breeder’s hopes. The 4-year-old Golden Retriever has already earned the AKC Obedience Trial Championship and the AKC Master Agility Championship, as well as shown her ability in the field with a Junior Hunter title. She has learned the tasks for service dog work, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/keeping-mom-shape-much-exercise-pregnant-bitches-need/
| May 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Keep Your Dog Comfortable During Car Rides
Along with keeping your dog safe in the car, be sure the experience is stress-free too. Here's how to keep your dog comfortable during car rides.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-comfortable-car-rides/
| July 27, 2021