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Expert Advice: News
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Creating a “Real” Virtual Dog
The new AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City isn't just about dogs — it was made by them. Before you even enter, you'll see digital dogs scampering across the top of the museum windows. But they're not animated. They are real dogs whose movements were captured against a green screen on a treadmill. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/motion-capture-dog-museum/
| February 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
For This UPS Driver, Saving Dogs Has Become a Habit
In a typical day, Ryan Arens sees one dozen dogs along his Bozeman, Montana route. There are office dogs in the morning, and ranch dogs in the afternoon — sometimes as many as five or six dogs on one property. After 14 years with UPS and six years on this route, he knows them all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ups-driver-saves-multiple-dogs/
| January 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
It’s irresistibly cute. A dog with a head cocked to the side makes us smile, and it’s hard not to shower him with praise, pats, or treats. But why do dogs tilt their heads? Do they know how adorable they look, or is something else going on? According to Los Angeles-based certified applied animal behaviorist […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-do-dogs-tilt-their-heads/
| January 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Were Toy Group Dogs Bred to Do?
Toy dogs are more than just small. Learn more about each of the Toy Group breeds and find out what exactly these adorable dogs were bred to do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/toy-group-dogs/
| January 25, 2019
Press Releases
Don’t Miss the Canine and Feline Fun at AKC Meet the Breeds
Dogs and cats take over New York City next month when the American Kennel Club (AKC®) joins forces with The International Cat Association® (TICA®) to bring the tenth annual AKC Meet the Breeds® to Piers 92 and 94 on Saturday, February 9th. This event gives animal lovers the unique opportunity to meet and play with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dont-miss-canine-feline-fun-akc-meet-breeds/
| January 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Mange in Dogs: What You Need to Know
If you follow news about dogs, you know what an extreme case of mange looks like. It's a common skin disease in dogs and puppies that are strays, neglected, or abused. These dogs appear to be beyond hope—hairless, with skin covered in sores or with thickened, hard, crusty patches. Such dogs are often described as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/mange-what-you-need-to-know/
| January 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Kennel Cough in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Kennel cough in dogs is a highly contagious respiratory disease. But what causes kennel cough, and how can you prevent your dog from getting it? Learn more about kennel cough in dogs to help keep your pet healthy. How Does Kennel Cough in Dogs Spread? The bacterium that most commonly causes kennel cough is called […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/kennel-cough-in-dogs/
| January 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Duck When You Pat Them on the Head?
Many dogs dislike being pat on the head, and there's reason behind it. Direct eye contact and looming over a dogs is considered a threat to them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-ducks-when-pat-head/
| January 18, 2019
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Create an Indoor Playroom for Your Dog
As many pet owners know, a bored dog with energy to burn can be a handful. One secret to a well-behaved pup is making sure they have enough appropriate mental and physical stimulation every day. Otherwise, they may find their own forms of entertainment, such as figuring out how the cupboard door works or shredding […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/creating-an-indoor-dog-playroom/
| January 17, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Jump Into Agility With AKC’s My Dog Can Do That
Have you ever watched an agility trial and marveled at the athleticism and skill of the dogs in the ring? Just in case you think your pet isn’t cut out for that kind of fun, the AKC’s My Dog Can Do That (MDCDT) program is here to show you that dog sports like agility can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/jump-into-agility-with-akcs-my-dog-can-do-that/
| January 14, 2019