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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Do Dogs Drink From the Toilet?
Does your dog ever do things that gross you out? Drinking out of the toilet is a common canine behavior that tends to turn people's stomachs. But while it may seem strange to us, dogs usually think it's a perfectly acceptable habit. Why Do Dogs Drink From the Toilet? If given the opportunity, most dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-dogs-drink-from-toilet/
| August 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How Do I Know If My Dog is Happy?
My sensitive little rescue dog, Annie, isn't a fan of bustling, noisy cities—and neither am I, to be honest. We're fortunate enough, however, to enjoy a tranquil mountain lifestyle. It's in this environment that I would describe Annie as being truly happy, and it's one reason I chose to base myself here. How do I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-is-happy/
| November 30, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Why Does My Puppy Go Wild at Night?
Just when you think your puppy should be settling down for the night, boom, your puppy jumps up and starts running around the house like there's a squirrel to chase. But there's no obvious reason for the behavior. There's nothing ahead of them to chase and nothing behind chasing them. What's gotten into your pup? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-puppy-go-wild-at-night/
| January 1, 2022
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Steal My Dirty Laundry?
You've made the mistake of dropping your sweaty workout clothes on the floor. The next thing you know, your puppy has made off with them. When you finally track down the stolen items, you find your pup gleefully rolling around and rubbing their body on them — or, worse, licking and chewing them. Apart from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-steal-dirty-laundry/
| March 2, 2022
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
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
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Does My Dog Lick the Air?
Dogs love to experience the world through their sense of taste. Your dog probably licks their food bowl, their fur, their toys, and of course, your hands and face. But have you ever seen your dog lick the air? Is there something stuck in their mouth or are they tasting the air? In fact, dogs lick the air for all kinds of reasons. Alhough […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-does-my-dog-lick-the-air/
| October 11, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Seasonal Affective Disorder?
For dogs and humans, winter brings the fun of snowball fights and sports like skijoring, but it also means fewer hours of daylight. And in people, that can lead to the winter blues or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression with a seasonal pattern. Have you noticed your dog's behavior change […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-seasonal-affective-disorder/
| December 1, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Spectacular Spitz Breeds
If you live in a region with harsh winter weather, then you may want to consider a spitz breed. Many of these dogs were bred for life in arctic climates and originated in Scandinavia, Russia, North America, and Asia. The word “spitz” in German means "pointed." Physically, most spitz breeds have a wolf-like appearance that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/spitz-dog-breeds/
| June 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Protecting Puppies From Common Household Poisons
If you have a puppy, it's a good idea to educate yourself about their future needs. This includes being prepared to protect puppies against the most common dog poisons located in and around every home. Human Medications Consuming prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications for people is a common cause of accidental poisonings in dogs. The OTC medications […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/protecting-puppies-from-common-household-poisons/
| October 4, 2019