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Expert Advice: Feature
Aggressive Street Dog Turns into Agility Athlete
While her daughter took a tennis lesson, jogger Vicky Kaseorg of Charlotte, N.C., 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, she thought. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/former-street-dog-turns-into-agility-champ/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Keep Your Pups Safe: Learn About the Pet Poison Helpline & Holiday Dangers
Did you know that your puppy buyers can get a subscription to Pet Poison Helpline through their dog's AKC Reunite enrollment? It's true! Pet Poison Helpline is a 24/7 animal poison control service available for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet. Pet Poison Helpline has the ability […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/learn-pet-poison-helpline-holiday-dangers/
| November 30, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
Australian Cattle Dog and Owner Complete Their Appalachian Trail Journey
He knew beforehand that it wasn't going to be your proverbial walk in the park. But when 31-year-old Will Ransom, of Unadilla, Ga., and his intrepid 6-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, Rhetta, finished the Appalachian National Scenic Trail hike last month, he confessed, "It was a bit more than I bargained for." Their trek began in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-and-owner-complete-appalachian-trail-journey/
| December 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Grooming
These Flowing, Glamorous Coats Give Us Breed Envy
Seeming to float around the dog show ring, with a silky, lustrous coat waving, some long-coated breeds may inspire envy in their human admirers: As a silver Afghan Hound glided past, a spectator turned to her companion and said, “I’d kill to have hair like that!” But even dogs who’ve never stepped foot in a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/these-flowing-glamorous-coats-give-us-breed-envy/
| August 18, 2015
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Preparing Homemade Meals for Your Dog
Here are some quick tips for the Canine Culinarian. Many dog owners swear by the benefits of preparing homemade meals for their pets. Holistic vets can provide advice on ensuring your meals provide a balance diet. Some dog owners who prepare meals for their pet favor the raw food diet; others prefer to cook their dog’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/preparing-homemade-meals-for-your-dog/
| March 20, 2015
Canine Partners
Who’s Your Valentine? Ten Ways to Show Your Dog Some Love
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb This Valentine’s Day, think about who really loves you unconditionally. It’s nice that your human significant other doesn’t steal your socks, but does he/she match your dog’s crazy enthusiasm every time you come home? Here are some things you can do for your dog that will show your […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/whos-your-valentine-ten-ways-to-show-your-dog-some-love/
| February 10, 2016
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
Sports & Events
Instinct + Training = Success
By Karla Deithorn, Executive Field Representative When a terrier or a Dachshund does not progress through the levels of Earthdog tests to the owner's expectations, a common question asked is whether or not you need to train the dog for the tests. There are a wide variety of opinions on this subject and that is […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/earthdog/articles/i-t-success/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Recipes
Easy-To-Make Pumpkin Recipes for Dogs
'Tis the season for all things pumpkin. Dogs, too, love the taste of this squash plant, and it can even offer some health benefits (like relief from both diarrhea and constipation). But since dogs can't join you in sipping that spiced latte, we've found some ways you can help them enjoy the flavors of fall. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/easy-to-make-pumpkin-recipes-for-dogs/
| September 6, 2016