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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Sam Georger
Training dogs isn't just a hobby for sixteen-year-old Sam Georger, it's a lifestyle. Georger first saw dog sports on television, and wanted to get involved.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-sam-georger/
| December 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Setting Dog Training Goals for the New Year
Here are ways to set dog training goals for the new year and how to go about keeping these resolutions and achieving these attainable goals.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/new-year-dog-training-goals/
| December 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Dog
When you're making your New Year's resolutions, consider your dog's goals, too. Here are five easy ways to make this year wonderful for you and your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/new-years-resolutions-you-and-dog/
| January 8, 2018
![Owner-Handled Best In Show, Owner-Handled Hound Group First, and Owner-Handled Best of Breed: GCHS CH Baha Pyramid Scheme BN JC NAJ BCAT CGC TKA (Ponzi), Saluki with owner/handler Caroline Coile; 2019 National Owner-Handled Series Finals, Orlando, FL.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/19170305/QG5A1760-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
How to Watch the 2023 AKC National Championship, Presented by Royal Canin
The 2023 AKC National Championship is just around the corner! Make sure you're tuning in so you can see who's crowned Best in Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-akc-national-championship/
| December 8, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
The Best Materials to use for Puppy Housetraining
Once upon a time, old newspapers were the go-to material for puppy housetraining. They were readily available and practically free. Everyone had at least one daily paper delivered, and if there were puppies needing more than the usual amount, people were happy to save and share their old papers with breeder friends. But luckily, there […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/best-materials-use-puppy-housetraining/
| December 18, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Paul & Lynn Morrison of Little Brownies Kennel
Paul and Lynn Morrison, owners of Little Brownies Kennel, live in Michigan. They have been breeding, showing, training, and hunting American Water Spaniels for more than 30 years. These days, other than hunting, they primarily participate in AKC Performance Events where they often showcase their breed around the Midwest and East Coast at AKC spaniel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-paul-lynn-morrison-little-brownies-kennel/
| December 18, 2023
Press Releases
ROTTWEILER “GRANGER” WINS AKC ROYAL CANIN NATIONAL ALL-BREED PUPPY AND JUNIOR STAKES
CH Von Hawes Forever Forward, a Rottweiler known as “Granger” triumphed over 1,717 dogs ages six months to 18 months to become the AKC® Royal Canin National All-Breed Junior of the Year, held today in Orlando, Fla in conjunction with the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. “Granger,” owned and bred by Peter Hawes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/rottweiler-granger-wins-akc-royal-canin-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes/
| December 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Dogs? What to Know
Poinsettias are mildly toxic to dogs but the dangers are hardly ever serious or fatal. There are more toxic holiday plants for dogs - here is a list.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/poinsettias-poisonous-dogs/
| December 10, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR December 2023
As we close in on the end of the year, the American Kennel Club Government Relations Department (AKC GR) extends our sincerest thanks for all the hard work you demonstrated this past year to protect the dogs we all love so much. We could not do what we do without you showing up at hearings, […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-december-2023/
| December 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Golden Retriever ‘Boom’ Proves that Senior Dogs Can Still Compete
"Boom" the Golden Retriever is the oldest dog competing at the 2023 AKC Obedience Classic, and this fun-loving girl is nowhere near ready to retire.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-obedience-classic-golden-retriever-boom/
| December 14, 2023