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Expert Advice: Feature
Winnie the Yorkie, a Small Dog With a Big Purpose
"What she lacks in size, she makes up in spirit!" Meet Winnie the six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. She may be a small dog, but she makes a big difference in the lives of children. Winnie is a registered therapy dog and volunteer at Brenner Children's Hospital. We sat down with Winnie's owner, Casaundra, and talked to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/winnie-the-yorkie-a-small-dog-with-a-big-purpose/
| October 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Quizzes
QUIZ: Is Your Dog Ready For Canine Good Citizen?
Diligently working on training your dog? Canine Good Citizen is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior and lays the foundation for future training. Would your dog pass the test? Take this quiz to find out.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/quiz-is-your-dog-ready-for-canine-good-citizen/
| July 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Lawmakers Celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership, Purebred Dogs at Meet the Breeds
More than one hundred legislators from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut publicly shared their commitment to responsible dog ownership this month by serving as honorary chairs for the Meet the Breeds™ event hosted by the American Kennel Club and Westminster Kennel Club. Many of the Honorary Chairs, their staff, and families attended this year’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lawmakers-celebrate-responsible-dog-ownership/
| February 24, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Iowa Group Celebrates Responsible Dog Breeding and Legislative Champions at State Capitol
For the past several years, legislation has been introduced in Iowa that would further expand some of the most restrictive dog breeding rules in the country. A dedicated group of Iowa breeders and club members have joined together and been working tirelessly to share the other side of the story – all the ways responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/iowa-group-celebrates-responsible-dog-breeding-legislative-champions/
| February 24, 2016
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Give It Time! When it Comes to Dog Training, Patience is Important
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb When trying to change a dog’s behavior, owners often give up after the first unsuccessful attempt. “I tried that yesterday, and it didn’t work!” is something that the AKC GoodDog Helpline trainers hear often. But sometimes we hear that after a couple of weeks of calm persistence and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-patience-important/
| September 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Grooming
A Bonding Opportunity: Groom Your Dog
A Bonding Opportunity: Grooming Your Own Dog By AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb Are you missing out on a great way to bond with and even train your dog? If you’re not grooming him, then you might be. Do you own a low-maintenance dog with a smooth coat? A quick weekly brushing is all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/groom-your-dog/
| September 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
New Resource Helps Veterinarians Re-Examine Risks and Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
Monday, August 29, 2016In April, the American Kennel Club (AKC) adopted changes to its Canine Legislation Position Statements related to spaying and neutering. The AKC Board of Directors, when considering the changes, took into account recent scientific studies that found that sterilizing a dog, particularly before it has fully matured, can lead to significant future […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/avma-helps-vets-examine-sterilization-risks-benefits/
| August 29, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Perspectives – One Dog or 100, All Dogs Deserve Kindness and Great Care
By Sheila Goffe, Director of Government Relations The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a not-for profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs as family companion and the health and wellbeing of all dogs. For more than 130 years, AKC has been recognized worldwide as the expert on purebred breeding and all aspects […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/all-dogs-deserve-kindness-care/
| June 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Turning the Tide in Southern California
By Connie Koehler Connie Koehler is the Legislative Liaison for the Soft Coated Wheaten Club of America and the Legislative Coordinator for the California Federation of Dog Clubs. Connie is also a past president of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California. She is an active breeder/owner/handler of her three Wheatens and lives […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/whittier-ca-city-council-mandatory-spay-neuter/
| October 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Government Relations
UPDATED – Misuse of Service Dogs Hurts the Disabled and Responsible Dog Owners
Would you lie to get a handicapped parking placard? Would you fake an injury that required the use of a wheelchair to obtain special services? Would you feign a life-threatening illness to qualify for a Make-A-Wish trip? Most people would never do these things because they harm those who are truly disabled and need special […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/updated-misuse-service-dogs-hurts-disabled-responsible-owners/
| December 9, 2015