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2018 AKC Paw of Courage Recipients
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="K9 Max - San Diego Police Department, CA"] K9 Max, five-year-old Belgian Malinois, served with the San Diego Police Department for two years at the time of his injury. In June of 2017, police officers responded to a radio call of a man acting bizarrely. Upon arrival, the suspect threatened the officers with a […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/akc-paw-courage/2018-akc-paw-courage-recipients/
| May 10, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
Is Your Dog Experiencing Back Pain? Here’s How You Can Help Relieve It
Back pain is a common condition in the canine world. From traumatic spinal injuries to intervertebral disk disease, back pain can affect all sorts of breeds, although some may be more at risk than others. As owners, we want to know what we can do to help our dogs cope, whether the pain is temporary or chronic. Weight […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-back-pain/
| April 9, 2018
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Who You Gonna Call? What to Know About Hiring an Animal Behaviorist
Does your dog drive you crazy with problem behavior? Perhaps they're jumping on your guests or begging at the table — issues you can tackle with a skilled trainer. But maybe things are more serious, and you’re not sure where to turn. It might be time to hire a behavior consultant or animal behaviorist. These professionals work with clients […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-is-an-animal-behaviorist/
| April 4, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Allan Unleashed: Getting Involved in a New Breed
Typically, the breed we choose to raise and show over many years and generations is the one to which we are committed for life. Yet sometimes, there are reasons - physical or emotional - that we are drawn to another breed. As exhibitors, we probably all have dozens of breeds that we admire at shows […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-involved-new-breed/
| November 2, 2017
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Expert Advice: Health
Senior Dogs Might Benefit From Indoor Potty Training
Has your senior dog developed health problems that make a trip outside to the toilet area challenging? Perhaps stairs are too difficult for his arthritic joints or he can no longer hold it through the night. There are many health conditions that can interfere with your older dog's bathroom routine, and in some cases, indoor […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/senior-dogs-might-benefit-indoor-potty-training/
| October 19, 2017
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Monitoring Your Senior Dog’s Health — When Aging Is More Than Aging
Just like people, as dogs get older their bodies, brains, and behavior change. Some of these changes are easy to spot, like sleeping more, but others, like hearing loss, might easily be overlooked. Owners sometimes write off these changes as normal signs of old age, but there is a difference between normal aging and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/monitoring-your-senior-dogs-health-when-aging-is-more-than-aging/
| June 12, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Service Dogs for Heroes — a Veteran Benefits from Life with a Service Dog
After owning dogs his entire life, retired Marine Cpl. Justin Crabbe feels that having a dog is second nature to him. However, when he enrolled in the United States Marine Corps in 2008, it’s unlikely he realized the crucial role a dog would come to play in his life seven years later. Crabbe is now […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/veteran-benefits-from-life-with-a-service-dog/
| June 8, 2017
Expert Advice: General Health
How Massage Can Help Your Dog
What you may consider simply an indulgent spa service can actually benefit your pet’s mental and physical health. Massage may reduce stress and anxiety, increase circulation, decrease pain, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Also, it can help to identify new growths at an early stage. The best part? You don’t even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-massage-can-help-your-dog/
| April 12, 2017
Expert Advice: General Health
Support Joint Health By Targeting the Immune System
UC-II® – a breakthrough way of supporting joint health by targeting the immune system. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a painful, progressive condition that gradually breaks down the cartilage surrounding your dog’s joints. There are several causes of osteoarthritis. Some dogs have congenital abnormalities, such as hip dysplasia, that predispose them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/support-joint-health-by-targeting-the-immune-system/
| February 23, 2017
Expert Advice: General Health
Can Acupuncture Help My Dog?
Acupuncture is one of the most common natural therapies used by holistic veterinarians. The practice involves stimulating the nervous system by penetrating “acupuncture points” with needles, injectable liquids (such as vitamins or homeopathics), or electrical stimulation. Acupuncture is most effective for dogs suffering: Musculoskeletal problems such as hip dysplasia, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-acupuncture-help-my-dog/
| January 25, 2017