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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
What Are Dog Breed Clubs?
Dog breed clubs provide excellent resources for owning a particular breed. Learn more about why they're important and how you can get involved with your local club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breed-clubs/
| December 17, 2019
Expert Advice: Why is my dog...
Why Is My Dog Fascinated by Birds, Squirrels, and Other Critters?
Is your dog fascinated by birds and other critters? Their predatory heritage is to blame. Learn how to channel obsessive critter-watching behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-is-my-dog-fascinated-by-critters/
| December 23, 2019
Expert Advice: Training
Grab and Hold Your Dog’s Attention With the ‘Watch Me’ Cue
Training your dog to focus on you with the "watch me" command is important for all dog owners. Learn tips and tricks for teaching "watch me" to your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/watch-me-command-grab-dogs-attention/
| December 25, 2019
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Is Part of Being a Responsible Puppy Owner
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program teaches your dog fundamental skills, while you can learn what's involved in being a responsible puppy owner.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/akc-s-t-a-r-puppy-responsible-puppy-owner/
| December 30, 2019
Expert Advice: Training
New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Dog Training Routine
Start the new year by deepening your relationship with your dog. Try these three New Year's training resolutions and reap the rewards.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-new-years-resolutions/
| January 1, 2020
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Training Your Dog to Ignore Distractions—No Matter Where You Are
Does your dog only listen at home or training class and ignore you everywhere else? Maybe you suspect your dog is stubborn and only obeys when they feel like it. Well, getting your dog to come when called or to sit and stay is easy in a quiet house. Doing so while out and about in a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-dogs-to-ignore-distractions/
| January 1, 2020
Expert Advice: Training
A Dog’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
Each new year, humans make resolutions to better themselves throughout the year. This year, we wonder what sort of resolutions our dogs might make.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/a-dogs-guide-new-years-resolutions/
| January 6, 2020
Expert Advice: General Health
Does Your Dog Need Dog Stairs or a Ramp?
If you have a senior dog, a dog with arthritis, or a dog with other mobility issues, it may be time for dog stairs or a ramp. In fact, dog stairs and ramps can also make life easier for some very small dogs or breeds with short legs and long bodies, like Dachshunds and Corgis. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-stairs-and-ramps/
| January 13, 2020
Expert Advice: Health
Emergency Preparedness: The Essential Guide for Dog Owners
Do you have a disaster plan in place for your dog? When it comes to emergency preparedness, here's what every dog owner needs to know.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-you-have-disaster-plan-for-dog/
| January 16, 2020
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Benefits of High-Fiber Dog Foods
Fiber is an often-overlooked nutrient in dog foods, but it's surprisingly beneficial to our dogs. Although it comes only from plant-based ingredients, there are plenty of healthy ways it can be included in your dog's diet—through ingredients such as sweet potatoes or green beans. The quality of the fiber is important, as well, so make […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/benefits-high-fiber-dog-foods/
| January 16, 2020