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Expert Advice: Health
How Often Should My Dog Be Pooping?
If you're a dog owner, you probably spend a lot of time dealing with dog poop. Not only do you need to pick up after your dog on your walks, but chances are you also spend time thinking about how consistent and regular your dog's poop is. But how often should dogs do their business? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-my-dog-be-pooping/
| November 8, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Flu: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
When it comes to the dog flu, it’s important to always be prepared. Here's an overview of the symptoms and treatment options for canine influenza.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-flu-canine-influenza/
| November 3, 2022
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
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Wheat in Dog Food: What You Need to Know
Dogs have evolved alongside people to eat a variety of foods including meat, grain, fruits, and vegetables. So, it's not surprising that when people...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/wheat-in-dog-food-what-you-need-to-know/
| October 5, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Help Make Your Dog’s Halloween Costume a Pleasant Experience
Dog costumes are increasingly popular options for Halloween. Here's how to make wearing a dog costume a pleasant experience for your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/make-dog-halloween-costume-experience-pleasant/
| October 4, 2022
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AKC Title Recognition Fall 2022
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-fall-2022/
| September 30, 2022
Expert Advice: General Health
Do Dogs Sweat?
You may be used to seeing your dog pant in warm weather, but do dogs sweat? Contrary to popular belief, dogs do sweat, but this is only a small part of their cool-down process. How Do Dogs Sweat? Dogs only produce sweat in certain parts of their bodies. Dogs have two types of sweat glands: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-sweat/
| September 29, 2022
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Season Winners
Season 6 - Winter 2024 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Winter Season Finals – Extended Ph.D. – Teams & Dogs Congratulations to all teams & dogs that completed the Winter Season! Great job! Here are the top placers for Season 6: Top Teams Champion – Happy Dog Sports Team 1 – Texas Reserve Champion – New […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022
Expert Advice: News
Do Dogs Cry? New Study Shows Dog Tears Facilitate Canine-Human Bond
When humans are reunited with their pets, owners might shed more than a few tears. But do dogs do the same? Until now, most evidence has indicated that, while they do exhibit empathic responses to humans in need of comfort, dogs do not cry. But a new study from Japan, published in the journal Current […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-cry-new-study-indicates-dog-tears-facilitate-canine-human-bond/
| September 12, 2022
Expert Advice: News
New Book ‘Love Immortal’ Shines Light on Historic Human-Canine Bonds
Dogs both transcend history and reflect it in a colorful, meaningful way. And that epochal and tender human-animal bond springs vividly to life in Anthony Cavo's new book Love Immortal: Antique Photographs and Stories of Dogs and Their People. Picture Perfect Cavo, a longtime antiques dealer, appraiser, and collector, has been collecting photographs since he […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-book-love-immortal-highlights-historic-human-canine-bonds/
| August 30, 2022