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Expert Advice: News
Looking for a Study Buddy? Research Shows Therapy Dogs Can Help Relieve Student Stress
College can be an extremely stressful time for many students, and that stress can be a barrier to academic success. In addition, college students tend to face challenges to their emotional well-being, such as loneliness and depression. To help improve student mental health, some universities have started animal-assisted stress reduction programs, where animals and their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dogs-relieve-student-stress/
| April 11, 2018
Expert Advice: Health
Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs?
In recent years, essential oils have become more and more popular, so it's no surprise some dog owners want to try them out. Essential oils are often advertised as natural treatment options or even alternatives to traditional medicine, treating everything from anxiety to skin conditions. Natural, however, doesn't always mean safe. There can be serious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/are-essential-oils-safe-for-dogs/
| April 3, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dogs and Babies: A Look at Their Special Relationship
The bond that exists between canines and humans is unmistakable (there’s a reason dogs are called “man’s best friend,” after all). They’re adaptable creatures that bond with their human counterparts — and that includes babies. Like humans, dogs are extremely social creatures. Alexandra Bassett, lead dog trainer and behaviorist at Dog Savvy Los Angeles, says, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-and-babies-special-relationship/
| March 20, 2018
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs’ Eye Movements Give Insight Into Their Emotions
When you look into your dog's eyes, you probably try to guess what he's thinking. You might read that puppy dog look as begging or see a loving gaze as affection. Just as we try to read other people’s expressions, we attempt to learn what our dog is feeling based on the way he looks at us. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-eye-movement-gives-insight-into-emotions/
| February 28, 2018
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Hi-Tech Goes to the Dogs: 16 Tech Products for Your Dog
Technology plays a part in almost everything we do today, from communication to shopping, even our health and fitness. So it’s no surprise that technology has found its way into pet care. Smartphones, smart watches, smart homes . . . why not smart dog feeders, trackers, toys, and more? According to the American Pet Products […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tech-products-for-your-dog/
| February 23, 2018
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Can Dogs Predict Earthquakes?
Dogs are more talented than we can imagine, and there's much that they can do that we've yet to discover. But can dogs predict earthquakes?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-predict-earthquakes/
| February 21, 2018
Expert Advice: News
United Airlines Deploys 200 Trained Comfort Dogs To Calm Travelers At Major Airports
Travel can be anxiety-inducing even in the best circumstances, so with the added chaos and crowds of the holiday season, many of the six million Americans expected to travel by air this week will be in need of serious de-stressing. To help its customers get to their destination more comfortably, United Airlines is sending 200 specially […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/united-airlines-deploys-comfort-dogs/
| February 1, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Service, Therapy, and Working Dogs
Humans aren’t the only members of the workforce! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) celebrates the evolution of our canine coworkers – what jobs they were originally bred to perform and what work you can see them doing now. Dogs go above and beyond each and every day, not only as beloved family pets, but as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/service-therapy-working-dogs/
| January 31, 2018
Canine Partners
All-American Dogs at AKC Junior Classic 2017: Jack the Pumpkin King
The AKC Junior Classic will be held Dec. 15 as part of the AKC Obedience Classic in Orlando, FL. Young people get the opportunity to compete with their dogs in obedience and rally in a national setting. We will be spotlighting youth who are competing with All-American Dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-american-dogs-akc-junior-classic-jack-pumpkin-king/
| December 11, 2017
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