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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Holiday Season
Holidays can be stressful for dogs. The following tips will help you prepare your dog so you can both enjoy the coming holiday season.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/prepare-your-dog-for-the-holidays/
| October 27, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Why You Should Enter a Fun Match Before Competing in Dog Sports
If you and your dog have been training in dog sports, one way that you can help prepare to enter a true competition is to enter a match first. An AKC Match Shows or "fun match" is an opportunity for dogs and handlers to enter a show-like environment but without the pressure of a show […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/enter-a-fun-match-before-competing-in-dog-sports/
| October 26, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Edamame?
Edamame is a popular snack food or side dish for consumers worldwide. The name of these green soybeans, which are picked while still young, means "beans on a branch" in Japanese. This vegetable has all the essential amino acids the human body does not produce, is low in calories, fat, and sugar, and high in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-edamame/
| October 26, 2022
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| October 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Pomegranates?
Pomegranates are full of antioxidants, potassium, and fiber. As you're enjoying pomegranates, you may wonder if dogs can eat these tasty treats. Although pomegranate extract can have health benefits for dogs, you'll want to avoid letting your dog snack down on pomegranates. Are Pomegranates Inherently Toxic for Dogs? Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-pomegranates/
| October 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Does Cuddling Lead to Better Behaved Dogs?
We all know that the quality of care that a mother provides for her children significantly affects how they will get along in the world as adults. How many times have you heard psychologists attribute criminal behavior to poor upbringing and inattention from the mother? Does it work this way in dogs? Mother dogs do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/does-cuddling-lead-to-better-behaved-dogs/
| October 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Help Your Dog Deal With Visitors During the Holidays
Having people over for the holidays is stressful enough without worrying about your dog's behavior. Here's our tips to set your dog up for success.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/help-your-dog-deal-with-visitors-during-the-holidays/
| October 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?
We all want our dogs to live happy, healthy, and long lives. So, rather than only rushing your pet to the vet when they're showing obvious signs of illness or injury, it pays to be proactive about preventative care. Dogs are experts at masking pain, and timely diagnosis can save unnecessary suffering. Plus, early treatment […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-i-take-my-dog-to-the-vet/
| October 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Why Does My Dog’s Fur Turn Pink or Brown?
Have you noticed that when your dog continually licks their paws, rusty brown patches appear on their fur? Or maybe your beautiful white Maltese develops difficult-to-remove stains around their eyes. Your dog's fur turning pink or brown isn't always a concern. Sometimes, though, the color change can be a symptom of an underlying health problem. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dogs-fur-changing-color/
| October 24, 2022