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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Airline Pet Policies: A Guide to Dog Travel Requirements for Flying
As people around the world start to travel again, dog owners should be aware that many airlines have changed their rules on pet travel during the past year. So what do you need to know before flying with your dog, and what are the various airlines' requirements? We've got you covered. Note: These guidelines are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-pet-airline-travel-guidelines/
| April 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Virtual Home Manners: Train Your Dog to Sit on Command
Training your dog to sit on command is one of the first and most important skills any owner should teach. Besides being a good way to teach dogs to stay still, the "sit" command can be part of training them to heel, come when called, or even ask politely for a treat, toy, or attention. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/virtual-home-manners-train-your-dog-to-sit-on-command/
| April 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Shaping: A Fun Way To Build New Behaviors in Dog Training
With shaping, you don't teach the final behavior but rather break it down into smaller steps. Here's how to use shaping in dog training.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-tips-shaping/
| March 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How to Train a Rottweiler Puppy: Rottie Training Timeline
Rottweilers are a highly intelligent breed and are generally ready to please and eager to be trained. Teaching them good behavior and socializing them early on will help bring out the best in your puppy. Teresa Bradley has been showing champion Rottweilers since 1987 and has been a breeder of Rottweiler champions since 1999. We […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/how-to-train-a-rottweiler-training-your-rottie-puppy/
| March 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Virtual Home Manners: Teach Your Dog to Go to Place
Whether you have guests over, you're receiving a delivery, or you're preparing dinner, it's useful to tell your dog to go to their place. This way, you know exactly where your dog is and you don't have to worry about them being underfoot. What You Need to Teach "Go to Place" Treats Your dog's crate, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/virtual-home-manners-teach-dog-go-place/
| March 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
Learning to come when called, or recall to you, is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. But teaching a recall can be challenging, as dogs find so much of the world so interesting. Each time we ask our dog to come to us, we’re asking them to stop what they’re doing. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/virtual-home-manners-teaching-dog-come-called/
| February 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Nose Target or ‘Touch’
Teaching your dog touch through nose targeting is a useful behavior. It can help lure certain body positions and more. Here's how to teach your dog touch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-nose-target-touch/
| January 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Anxiety in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
How do you know if your dog has anxiety? What can you do to treat dog anxiety? We're here to explain everything you need to know.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/treating-dog-anxiety/
| January 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Beagle Puppy Training Timeline: What to Expect and When to Expect It
Beagles are known for their long ears, hunting skills, and happy-go-lucky attitude. But while they love companionship and are usually easygoing, their noses can get them into trouble. Before you bring home your first Beagle puppy, it's important to prepare.We talked to National Beagle Club Approved Mentor Lori Norman about major milestones for Beagles. Here's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/beagle-puppy-training-timeline-what-to-expect-and-when-to-expect-it/
| January 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Yes, Pekingese Can Run.
As told to the AKC by Cindy Lutian. Cindy is an instructor at Canine Star Training Academy, where she teaches CGC and Rally. Currently, she owns five Pekingese who compete in CAT, Fast CAT, Rally, and more. Her dog Buster was the first-ever Pekingese to be invited to the AKC Fast CAT Invitational. *** When I came […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/yes-pekingese-can-run/
| December 22, 2020