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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Is Salt Bad for Dogs?
Consuming too much salt is dangerous for dogs and can lead to hypernatremia or salt toxicosis. Although it's rare, the condition is potentially deadly.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/is-salt-bad-for-dogs/
| September 14, 2022
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Season Winners
Season 7 - Spring/Summer 2024 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Extended Ph.D. Top 5 Teams Champion – Paws on the Palouse – Washington Reserve Champion – Doggies Doing Dissertations – Vermont 3 – Smoothie & the All Sized Aussies – Kentucky 4 – Meadow Monstars – Virginia 5 – Michigan Border Patrol – Michigan Individual Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Moving to an Apartment? How to Prepare Your Dog for a Downsize
Moving from a house to an apartment, condominium, RV, or tiny home can be challenging for dogs. These tips and skills will make the transition easier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-prepare-your-dog-for-downsize/
| September 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Do My Dog’s Feet Smell Like Corn Chips?
If you get close enough to your dog's feet, you might have noticed that they smell a bit like corn chips or Fritos. Some dog owners, including yours...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-do-my-dogs-feet-smell-like-fritos/
| September 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Allan Unleashed: Productive Ways to Decompress
A family I know recently decided to get serious about spending quality time together. It began with banishing cell phones at meals in favor of face-to-face communication. The husband is a high-powered lawyer, the wife a university professor, and their kids own every electronic device on the market. One set of grandparents got tired of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/allan-unleashed-productive-ways-to-decompress/
| September 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Do Dogs Cry? New Study Shows Dog Tears Facilitate Canine-Human Bond
When humans are reunited with their pets, owners might shed more than a few tears. But do dogs do the same? Until now, most evidence has indicated that, while they do exhibit empathic responses to humans in need of comfort, dogs do not cry. But a new study from Japan, published in the journal Current […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-cry-new-study-indicates-dog-tears-facilitate-canine-human-bond/
| September 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Demand Booms for Bomb-Sniffing Detection Dogs
The shortage of bomb-sniffing detection dogs in the U.S. and across the world is increasing, while demand is on the rise. In 2021, global terrorist attacks increased to 5,226. In many of these situations, explosive (bomb-sniffing) detection dogs could serve as a deterrent. The problem is there are not enough dogs to meet the growing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/demand-booms-bomb-sniffing-detection-dogs/
| September 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dog Meal Prep: How to Prepare Dog Food in Bulk
Whether you're using commercially prepared dog food (e.g., kibble) or making your own at home, feeding high quality ingredients can help improve your...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-meal-prep-dog-food-in-bulk/
| September 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
What is Dog Pivot Training? Teaching Tight Turns
A close training relationship with your dog develops over time. But one of the easiest ways to achieve tight turns for Rally and Obedience, or close attention for Trick Dog skills, is to teach your dog to pivot. This exercise can build your pet's confidence and improve coordination and their ability to pay attention. Rear […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-is-dog-pivot-training-teaching-tight-turns/
| September 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Are Dogs Ticklish?
Your pup rolls over on its back, and you can't resist giving the belly a tickle or two. Does your dog feel ticklish like people do? While dogs don't...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/are-dogs-ticklish/
| September 8, 2022