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Expert Advice: Grooming
Summer Grooming Tips to Keep Dogs Cool
Warmer weather typically means spending more time outdoors with your dog. These grooming tips will help keep your dog feeling cool and comfortable. As a bonus, they will also enhance the relationship you have with your pet. “Grooming is one of nature’s strongest ways of bonding,” says Jorge Bendersky, a certified master groomer and best-selling author. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/at-home-grooming-tips-summer/
| June 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Help & Advice
Can Dogs Have Ice Cubes?
Are ice cubes dangerous to dogs? Can dogs have ice cubes? Here's what you need to know before giving your pup this frozen treat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/ice-cubes-for-dogs/
| June 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Events
Meet The 2021 Westminster Dog Show Group Winners
Nearly 2,600 dogs vied for the coveted title of Best in Show at the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®. After three days of breed competition and two days of group competition, seven dogs moved forward to Best in Show competition. Working group Samoyed: Vanderbilt 'N Printemp's Lucky Strike Sporting group German […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-seven-top-dogs-compete-westminster-best-show/
| June 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Can All Dogs Swim? How to Teach a Dog to Swim
Does your dog run with excitement to every body of water in sight? Maybe you can’t walk past a creek or pond without your pup diving in. Or maybe your dog treats water like the enemy and will do anything to stay dry. Every dog is different and not all are born with a love […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teach-dog-to-swim/
| June 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Growth & Development
How to Care for Your Large-Breed Dog
From the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever, to the German Shepherd Dog and the German Shorthaired Pointer, some of America's most popular dogs are large breeds, achieving an adult weight in the range of roughly 45 to 90 lbs. These large dogs are different from smaller dogs and extra-large breeds in more than just size […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-care-for-your-large-breed-dog/
| May 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Average Litter Sizes: How Many Dogs Are Born in a Litter?
A normal litter size can range from 1 to 12 puppies, with 5-6 puppies being average across all dogs. But just as every breed of dog differs by size, function, and personality, they also differ when it comes to litter size, according to AKC registration data. Big dogs tend to have larger litters while small […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/average-litter-size/
| May 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Find & Choose a Dog Trainer
Choosing the right dog trainer is essential. Here are some tips to finding a first-rate trainer who will make your life easier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/finding-choosing-a-dog-trainer/
| May 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Improve Your Senior Dog’s Quality of Life
Senior dogs can still have a wonderful quality of life. There are also lots of ways owners can promote movement, health, cognitive function, and comfort.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-improve-your-senior-dogs-quality-of-life/
| May 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog Their Name
Want to know how to teach your dog their name? The best way to do this is to teach them to associate their name with something positive.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-dog-name/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Try to Eat Bees?
Wondering why your dog eats bees? Bee stings in dogs can lead to life-threatening allergic reactions so it is good to be prepared.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dogs-try-to-eat-bees/
| March 25, 2021