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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Is Your Dog Stressing You Out?
We all love our dogs, but sometimes living with them is frustrating, especially if you have a young puppy or a dog with behavioral challenges. Unfortunately, when people are stressed, they sometimes take their frustration out on their dogs. This manifests in many different ways, whether it's mocking, speaking cruelly, or ignoring their dog upon […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-your-dog-stressing-you-out/
| February 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Australian Cattle Dog “Millie” Conquers Dock Diving, Flyball, & More
As Kayla Stanley was taking photos at her local dog club in 2018, she realized she wanted her own dogs to get in on the fun. But at the time she only had two older dogs and a Beagle who weren't interested in dog sports. Kayla told her husband they needed another dog just for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/australian-cattle-dog-millie-conquers-dock-diving-flyball-more/
| February 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Newfoundland Breed History: North America’s Water Rescue Dog
The Newfoundland holds a rich and noble place in history. These benevolent giants, best known as working companions and natural swimmers, have an instinctive drive to protect the waterfront and rescue people in distress – particularly those in water. Heroic tales abound of the powerful, bearlike dogs braving icy seas to rescue stranded boaters and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/newfoundland-breed-history-north-americas-water-rescue-dog/
| February 14, 2022
Legislative Alerts
NJ Action Alert: Committee to Consider Radical Lawyer for Dogs Bill on Monday, Feb. 14- Call Today!
New Jersey’s latest attempt at creating courtroom advocates for animals program, Assembly Bill 1965, has been scheduled for a hearing by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 14, 2022. Although the bill’s primary sponsor, Assemblyman Raj Mukherji, is also the chairman of the Judiciary Committee(likely ensuring the bill’s approval), it is imperative that all […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-action-alert-committee-consider-radical-lawyer-dogs-bill-monday-feb-14-call-today/
| February 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What to Do if You Inherit Someone Else’s Dog
Nothing about the passing of a loved one is easy. But what is already a painful and stress-filled situation might be made more stressful if you've inherited your loved one's dog, especially if you weren't prepared for the challenge of welcoming a new pet into your life. Here's what you need to know if you're […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/inherit-someone-elses-dog/
| February 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Cleaning
Tips on How to Safely Use Cleaning Products Around Your Dog
Life with dogs gets messy. Keeping an arsenal of cleaning products and supplies on hand is essential for our sanity as dog owners, but using these cleaning products safely can get tricky. Now more than ever, people are doing their best to keep their homes clean to prevent COVID-19. Here are some tips to help […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/tips-on-how-to-safely-use-cleaning-products-around-your-dog/
| February 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Are Your Dog Training Expectations Too High?
Do you feel like your dog isn’t living up to your expectations? If you constantly feel discouraged or disappointed in your dog or your training sessions, chances are it’s because your expectations are too high or unrealistic. Setting realistic training expectations is important regardless of whether you’re taking your first dog to puppy kindergarten or are competing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/are-your-training-expectations-too-high/
| February 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Events
Watch AKC Dog Sports on ESPN This Sunday
Not interested in watching the Big Game this Sunday? Want a break from football? Switch the channel to ESPN to enjoy highlights from the AKC National Championship at 8 p.m. ET and highlights from the AKC K9 Detection Dog Challenge at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 13. Check your local provider for your channel. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-to-watch-akc-dog-sports-espn/
| February 9, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Kentucky: A Bill Dog Lovers Can Support—the Treeing Walker Coonhound for State Dog
Senate Bill 128 seeks to designate the Treeing Walker Coonhound as the official state dog of Kentucky. The bill states that the Treeing Walker Coonhound is a native Kentucky dog breed, developed in the 1800s by two Kentucky breeders. Dog lovers in the state are urged to contact your state senators and representatives and ask […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kentucky-bill-dog-lovers-can-support-treeing-walker-coonhound-state-dog/
| February 8, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder Spotlight: Sylvia Calderwood & Her Shetland Sheepdogs
As a child with a passion for dogs, constantly bringing home the strays that crossed her path, Sylvia Calderwood read every book written by Albert Payson Terhune, the beloved author who was also a renowned Collie breeder. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that her heart was eventually captured by the Shetland […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-sylvia-calderwood-shetland-sheepdogs/
| February 7, 2022