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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Choosing the Right Dog Food For Your Senior Dog
As dogs age, their health and nutritional needs evolve and change. Keep your senior dog going strong through proper nutrition, diet, and lifestyle choices.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/nutritional-needs-for-senior-dogs/
| February 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
Obesity in Dogs: A Major Health Threat Hiding in Plain Sight
This Is a Paid Advertisement for The Farmer's Dog There’s a weight problem in America and it isn’t just affecting humans. The most recent statistics classify the majority of dogs in the U.S.—56%—as overweight or obese. While that makes obesity a major health crisis for dogs, it’s a problem that’s often overlooked, as many pet […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/obesity-in-dogs-a-major-health-threat-hiding-in-plain-sight/
| February 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Bowel Obstruction in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Bowel obstruction in dogs can cause lots of gastrointestinal issues and other health problems. If you suspect your dog has eaten a foreign object, contact your vet right away.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bowel-obstruction-in-dogs/
| January 16, 2020
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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
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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
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Newest AKC-Recognized Breed: Dogo Argentino
Let’s get this straight right from the outset: If you’re thinking Dogo Argentino (Dogo), you must be a leader and an experienced dog owner. In other words, firm, confident, and consistent. That’s the clear message from Amy Collins, a Dogo Argentino owner since 2000 and secretary of the parent club, the Dogo Argentino Club of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogo-argentino-newest-recognized-breed/
| December 31, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Seniors Behaving Badly: How To Handle Older Dogs Acting Out
Kathy Santo trains dogs for home life and competition at her Kathy Santo Dog Training school in New Jersey. She is the author of Kathy Santo’s Dog Sense and has handled multiple Obedience trial champions. She also teaches digital dog-training courses available online. When I first heard the phrase “old dogs are the best dogs,” […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-handle-senior-dogs-behaving-badly/
| December 27, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Breeder of Merit: Barbara Miller of Max-Well Norfolk Terriers
Barbara Miller of Glen Head, New York, is synonymous with Norfolk Terriers. And not just those from her top-winning Max-Well Kennel. The 2007 AKC Breeder of the Year (and 2002 AKC Terrier Breeder of the Year), Miller was the president of the parent club when her breed amicably split in 1979, creating the drop-eared Norfolk Terrier and the prick-eared Norwich Terrier. However, her earliest years in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/norfolk-terrier-breeder-spotlight-barbara-miller/
| December 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: General Health
Should You Always Spay-Neuter Your Dog?
Routine spaying and neutering of dogs is generally accepted, and some doggy daycares and dog parks don't allow intact male dogs or female dogs in heat. In addition, many states require dogs in rescue shelters to be spayed or neutered before they're placed in a home, often at just a few months old. Along with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/should-you-spay-neuter-dogs/
| November 20, 2019
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Crate Training Benefits: Why a Crate Is Great for You and Your Dog
Crate training is a vitally important part of bringing a dog of any age into your life and home. It can benefit puppies, adult dogs, and seniors in one way or another. Crate training can give dogs a sense of security and give owners more peace of mind. Breeders and Vets Recommend Crate Training Your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-crate-training-is-great-for-your-dog/
| November 19, 2019