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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Keep Up With Your Dog’s Training Through the Winter
Brrr, it's cold outside! But that doesn't mean all of the great training momentum you and your pup have built up over the past months has to come to a screeching halt. Even though it's winter, your dog still needs the physical and mental stimulation that come from learning new skills. Here are some ideas […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/keep-up-with-your-dogs-training-through-the-winter-2/
| November 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
10 Great Gifts for Puppies and the People Who Love Them
We bet you want to shower your new pup with gifts, so why resist temptation? Choose from our 10 great gifts for puppies! There are ideas for the dog lovers on your list, too. Personalized Puppy Pack A gift for you and your new pup, the Puppy Pack has toys and treats he'll love, his […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-gifts-puppies-and-people-who-love-them/
| November 8, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
Team Joy Brings Special Persona to National Dog Show
They call themselves "The Joy Team," but when you see the Rogers girls at a dog show venue, you know it's all about commitment, competition, and character. And that's exactly what the audience will get with Sophia, 19; Emma and Faith, 13; and Julia, 9, at The National Dog Show presented by Purina on Nov. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/team-joy-special-persona-national-dog-show/
| November 13, 2017
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Busy Beagle Hot on a Trail
Cin Go of Massapequa, N.Y., asks about her adult Beagle: When I go outside to walk my dogs in front of my house, if another dog has just been there, my Beagle starts barking and howling excessively and gets aggressive with my other dog that I am walking. Can you please assist!? It sounds like […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/busy-beagle-hot-trail/
| November 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Puppy Socialization Starts With the Breeder: 8-to-12 Weeks
Eight-to-ten weeks is the age at which most breeders send puppies to their new homes, and it is important to let buyers know that they need to continue with socialization when they get their new puppy home. The pups need to continue meeting new people. This is the final four weeks of the most important […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/puppy-socialization-starts-with-breeder-8-12-weeks/
| October 9, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Practical Gift Ideas for Your Dog
From outdoor adventures to lounging to playtime, these practical dog gifts entertain, comfort, and even feed your dog. Treat your canine BFF to the perfect gift this year. Collars and Leashes Big dogs, little dogs, polite walkers, pullers, and tuggers ‚Äî they each need a collar and leash, and our collection has something for everyone. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-ideas-for-dog/
| November 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Breeder Profile: Jean Nagle of Jangle Havanese
Jean Nagle, of Jangle Havanese, has lived in the Fort Myers area of Florida since 2005. Her first breed was the Australian Shepherd, and she showed them for many years. While raising her family, she took a break from dog showing, but when her children were grown, she was ready to come back to it. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-profile-jean-nagle-of-jangle-havanese/
| October 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet Breeder of Merit Karen Fitzpatrick of Meadowlake Border Terriers
If you're a musician, there's the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. If you're an actor, there are the Oscars. And if you're a dog breeder, the maraschino cherry atop a lifetime of hard work is to be named an American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year. After all, anyone can have a one-hit wonder, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-breeder-of-merit-karen-fitzpatrick/
| November 20, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
New Research in Canine Semen Evaluation and Fertility Outcomes
Artificial insemination (AI) is a common practice in canine reproduction, and in addition to the practice of AI, the use of chilled or frozen sperm has increased in popularity. But what are the effects of these storage methods on reproductive outcomes? Routine analysis of semen typically looks at morphology, motility, and velocity of the sperm, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/canine-semen-evaluation-fertility-outcomes/
| November 20, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Camera Specifically Designed for Use With Dogs Saves One Dog’s Life
It's every dog owner's nightmare: leaving your dog home alone and having a dangerous situation occur while you're gone. Triniti trusted that her dog was safe and sound while she was just out for dinner. Little did she know, there was a carbon monoxide leak in her home. She could have lost her beloved dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/camera-specifically-designed-saves-dogs-life/
| November 27, 2017