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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?
Your dog probably won't be harmed by eating some cat food now and then, but it isn't something you should give them on a consistent basis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/
| August 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Vision Loss: Signs, Symptoms, and Management
Vision loss in dogs can be challenging for pets and owners alike. Here's how you can help your dog adjust to visual impairment or blindness.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/vision-loss-in-dogs/
| August 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Stand on Cue
Although you won't use it as often as "sit," teaching your dog to stand on cue is more useful than you'd think. Here's how to teach your dog to “stand.”
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-stand-cue/
| August 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Do Dogs Drink From the Toilet?
Does your dog ever do things that gross you out? Drinking out of the toilet is a common canine behavior that tends to turn people's stomachs. But while it may seem strange to us, dogs usually think it's a perfectly acceptable habit. Why Do Dogs Drink From the Toilet? If given the opportunity, most dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-dogs-drink-from-toilet/
| August 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
Simone Biles on How Her Dogs Help Her Cope With Pressure
Grace and grit are words that epitomize gymnastics star Simone Biles. She has shown those qualities in her breathtaking, medal-worthy performances, as well as in her decision to step aside when it was the right thing to do. We visited with this lifelong dog lover four years ago. (She now has a pair of French […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/simone-biles-on-how-her-dogs-help-her-cope/
| August 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Apples?
For humans, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But, what about dogs? Thankfully, your canine companion can enjoy these sweet, crispy treats in moderation. Most dogs love them! Are Apples Good for Dogs? Yes, apples can be good for dogs. Apples are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-apples/
| August 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Fire-Fighting Dogs: Sniffing Out Arson, Wildfires, & More
With wildfire season stretching longer each year, dog lovers in fire regions should always make sure they know how to keep their dog safe if a blaze breaks out. But what about all the ways dogs have kept humans safe from fire over the years? That's right: man's best friend has also long been a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/fire-fighting-dogs-sniffing-out-arson-wildfires-more/
| August 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Studies
Can Cuddling Wolf Pups Turn Them Into Dogs?
The relationship you have with your dog is unlike that of any other pet. Although your cat or your horse may read your emotions, no other animal reads human gestures like a dog. In fact, even mother-reared chimpanzees, one of our closest living relatives, can't compete with dogs when it comes to reading the gestures […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/does-cuddling-wolf-pups-turn-them-into-dogs/
| August 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
5 Poems to Help Mourn the Loss of a Dog
A dog is called a man's best friend for a reason. They are the embodiment of unconditional love and a source of entertainment. Their paws leave an indelible mark on our hearts. Our existence is sprinkled with moments of joy that our dogs bring when life is sometimes a bit too much to handle. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-poems-to-help-mourn-the-loss-of-a-dog/
| August 25, 2021
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Canine Partners
This Dog Found the Perfect Pandemic Back-up Sport
CT H.E.L.P.Er. VCD1 BN RM2 RAE2 FDC MX MXJ MJB OF SWN SCA SEA SBA SHDN CGCA TKP ATT TD owned by Alyson L. Deines-Schartz and Tim J. Schartz of San Diego, CA Helper was 34 points and two triple Q’s away from her Rally Championship when COVID brought rally trials to a halt, so she […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/dog-found-perfect-pandemic-back-sport/
| August 25, 2021