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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
AKC Titles & Programs You Can Do From Home
So many parts of our daily lives have changed in the past few years. While our favorite dog activities — from classes and seminars to shows — have resumed safely, there are now some permanent virtual training options that you can do from the comfort of your home or on vacation. You and your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-titles-programs-can-home/
| July 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
What Dog Owners Need to Know About Hurricane Season
In this era of climate change, you can't take storms too lightly. Hurricanes, in particular, have grown stronger as the oceans have warmed and provided more fuel for them. As Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Florence have demonstrated, dog owners have many reasons to thoroughly prepare for hurricane season. Here's what you need to know. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/hurricane-season-2021-what-dog-owners-need-to-know/
| July 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Why Your Dog Needs a Routine at Every Stage of Life
Does your dog have a routine? Dogs thrive on consistency and benefit from knowing what to expect. Routines can support every aspect of your relationship...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-your-dog-needs-routine/
| July 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Here’s How Tracking Work Can Help Build Your Dog’s Confidence
Starting to teach tracking skills at an early age can be a great way to build a puppy’s confidence, since he or she is in charge when it comes to finding a scent. But tracking work can be beneficial for an adult dog as well. For most of his life, one of our Pyrenean Shepherds, Speed, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/build-your-dogs-confidence/
| July 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How Do I Collect a Urine Sample From My Dog?
Whether for a wellness exam or a health issue, at some point, your vet will need you to collect a dog urine sample. This task can be daunting. After all, how do you get your dog to cooperate? With these simple tips and a little training, you can collect urine samples without stressing your pet […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-do-i-collect-a-urine-sample-from-my-dog/
| July 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Raising a Confident Canine: Socialization Tips for Your Pup
Socializing your puppy should start early on, setting the stage for your dog to feel happy and confident throughout their life. It is key to start exposing your puppy to new people, places, and situation from the time you bring your pet home. How to Begin Socializing Your Puppy: Starting at Home The integral window […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/raising-a-confident-canine-socialization-tips-for-your-pup/
| July 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Bracco Italiano: AKC’s Newly-Recognized Dog Breed in 2022
As the American Kennel Club’s 200th fully recognized breed, the Bracco Italiano became the Sporting Group's latest member in 2022. Its AKC recognition was a huge milestone for the organization’s mission in the preservation of purebred dogs. After all, it's been a long time since America's oldest dog registry recognized its first breed, the Pointer, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bracco-italiano-becomes-newest-akc-recognized-dog-breed-in-2022/
| July 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Plants That Are Poisonous to Dogs
Many shrubs, trees, and flowers commonly found in the garden and in the wild are dangerous if your dog eats them. Here are the poisonous plants for dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/poisonous-plants-for-dogs/
| July 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Dogs Eat Poop and How to Stop It
Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so, in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-dogs-eat-poop/
| June 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Is My Dog Limping?
What are the common causes of dog limping, and when should you take your limping dog to the vet? Learn what to look for and what to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-limping/
| June 29, 2022