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Test Items for Community Canine
About the AKC Community Canine℠ Title AKC Community Canine℠ is the advanced level of the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters "CGCA" (Advanced CGC) on the dog's title record. Whereas Canine Good Citizen tests are […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-community-canine/test-items/
| October 26, 2017
![Pembroke Welsh Corgi butt walking down a path in the grass.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pembroke-Welsh-Corgi-butt-walking-down-a-path-in-the-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Hemorrhoids?
Dogs can have problems with their anus and rectum just like people can. You might see your dog scooting (dragging their bottom) across the carpet or straining when they squat to defecate. Your first thought might be hemorrhoids, a common ailment in people. But can dogs get hemorrhoids? Or is something else going on under your dog's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-hemorrhoids/
| October 12, 2022
![German Shorthaired Pointer sitting in a field of wheat.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/05102825/German-Shorthaired-Pointer-sitting-in-a-field-of-wheat-400x267.jpg)
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
![Basset Hound and cat snuggling together and sleeping.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/19143621/Basset-Hound-and-cat-snuggling-together-and-sleeping-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice:
The Truth Behind 10 Common Dog Myths
There is so much misinformation passed around about dogs, but to truly know your pet, get to the bottom of these common dog myths.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice//busting-common-dog-myths/
| September 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
11 Names For Your Sweet and Strong Bernese Mountain Dog
Bred to work in the steep mountains and fertile fields of Switzerland, Bernese Mountain Dogs are hardy dogs. But their tough constitution and large size are matched by their cheerful and loving personalities, which charm owners worldwide. Good with kids and adults, BMDs are a giant dose of fun for the family. Before bringing home […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/11-names-for-your-sweet-and-strong-bernese-mountain-dog/
| October 7, 2022
![Two 8 week old Golden Retriever puppies eating kibble from a bowl while laying on a hardwood floor.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Two-Golden-Retriever-puppies-eating-kibble-from-the-same-bowl-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Corn in Dog Food: What You Need to Know
Corn is a common and much-maligned dog food ingredient. But, just because corn in dog food is cost-effective, it doesn't mean it's worthless.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/corn-in-dog-food-what-you-need-to-know/
| October 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Safety
Home Alone: How to Keep an Eye on Your Dog When You’re Not There
Paid Advertisement When you get ready to leave your house for work or a quick errand, are you confident that your pooch will settle down for a leisurely snooze until you return? That's what the owner of three black Labrador Retrievers thought. But while she was out, those silly dogs ate the popcorn strung on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-keep-an-eye-on-your-dog/
| September 30, 2022
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2022
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more MACHs: MACH21 Donaldson's Daisy […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2022/
| September 30, 2022
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Junior Spotlight Fall 2022
Trying out a new pilot program in dog sports can be intimidating—even more so when you're the youngest person participating. At just 13 years old, Mia Alvarez is the first and only Junior Handler competing in the AKC's new Agility League with the Antelope Valley Dog Agility Group in California. She currently competes in Agility […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-fall-2022/
| September 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Soy in Dog Food: What You Need to Know
Does soy in dog food deserve the negative press it gets, or can it be a good thing? Learn about the pros and cons of this ingredient in your dog's diet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/soy-in-dog-food-what-you-need-to-know/
| September 30, 2022