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Expert Advice: Feature
Meet K-9 Copper, the Black and Tan Coonhound That Is a Cocoa Community Hero
Copper, a 16-month-old Black and Tan Coonhound, has achieved more in his 16 months than most people do in their first 10 years of life. Copper is a K-9 with the Cocoa Police Department in Brevard County, Fla. He's also a certified therapy dog and a courtroom dog. We had the pleasure of meeting Copper […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-k-9-copper-the-black-and-tan-coonhound/
| December 22, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Therapy Dog Works Magic in the Most Challenging Environments
Kol, a Grand Champion Bronze Golden Retriever, is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. There is a reason Jane Eisenberg has labeled […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-works-magic-in-the-most-challenging-environments/
| October 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: Feature
Dalmatian “Monson” Awarded 2020 Therapy ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” –author Roger Caras […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dalmatian-monson-awarded-2020-therapy-ace-award/
| December 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Studies
Can Your Dog Manipulate You? Research Says Yes.
Have you ever wondered why your dog's face is so irresistible? A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) says that dogs' facial features – in particular, "puppy dog eyes" – may have evolved based on human preference. When breeding began with wolves to create domestic dogs, humans bred with the purpose […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/can-your-dog-manipulate-you-puppy-dog-eyes/
| June 19, 2019
![Catahoula leopard dog Piglet and her owner Lori Wells](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Piglet-and-Lori-Wells-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
From Her Searching to Her Smiles, Piglet Is Right at Home Everywhere
Lori Wells, of Lancaster, Calif., and her search-and-rescue partner, Piglet, take a break during a deployment in the Las Vegas area. This is the second of a series of features on 2017's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence Winners. There is nothing about the name "Piglet" or "Catahoula Leopard Dog" that would suggest an […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/searching-to-smiles-piglet-everywhere/
| November 1, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
No Matter What the Environment, “Mr. Dennis” Brought Comfort to All
This is the thirdof a series of features on 2017's AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence Winners who will be honored Dec. 16-17 at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando. It was apparent from puppyhood that the "Skye" was the limit for this little guy. From the time he was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/no-matter-what-dennis-comfort-to-all/
| November 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
Inspector Gadget Is a Winning Search & Rescue Dog
Inspector Gadget, a Bloodhound, is one of five, loyal companion dogs who won the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). The winners will be honored at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida, December 15-16, 2018. Make no mistake about it, search-and-rescue work is all about commitment […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/bloodhound-search-and-rescue-dog/
| October 26, 2018
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Sports & Events
2019 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Results
WINNER Tracy Dulock & Gryff SEMI-FINALISTS Laura Morefield & Carly Sharon Page & Dash Outstanding Performances from the 2019 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are 20 other submissions (in random order). Each of these has something special about the performance. Some of the performances included fabulous […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/2019-competition-results/
| December 7, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Postcards From Lockdown: Even in the Italian Alps, There Was No Escaping COVID-19
I wasn’t initially too worried about the impact the lockdown would have on my dog. We live at the top of Courmayeur, a town with a population less than 3,000, in the Italian Alps, at the foot of Mont Blanc. It’s a tranquil location, nearly 5,000 feet above sea level, with access to stunning mountain […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/postcards-from-lockdown-even-in-the-italian-alps-there-was-no-escaping-covid-19/
| January 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
New Study Shows Therapy Dogs Benefit From Their Jobs
Whether it's providing comfort after a long day or helping solve murders, it seems as though dogs can do almost anything. And, now a new study showed therapy dogs can help ease symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder with no known cure, but there are some treatment tools to help patients manage their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dogs-can-be-used-to-treat-fibromyalgia-and-the-dogs-love-it/
| November 6, 2020