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Expert Advice: Agility
Dog Athlete of the Month: Dash the Border Collie
Katie Cones started competing in dog sports at 12 years old with a seven-year-old Golden Retriever who was the family dog (and who also wasn't very interested in competing.) Her dog, Bailey, much preferred leaving courses during competitions and going up to the judges to get attention and pets. Katie, wanting to be a serious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-dash-the-border-collie/
| April 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
What Our Dogs Can Teach Us About Reentering the World After the Pandemic
Training dogs, and especially the most challenging dogs, has taught me a lot about getting through life. Figuring out how to take care of myself during, and after, the pandemic is no exception. I get my second COVID vaccine next week and, like many other people, this means I'm starting to cautiously think about what […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/what-our-dogs-can-teach-us-about-reentering-the-world-after-the-pandemic/
| April 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Teach Your Dog to Paint
Have you seen the TikTok dog painting challenge where pups use their tongues to paint? Tongue painting with your dog is a fun way to spend some time with them. Plus, the finished paintings make the perfect personalized gifts for your dog's favorite people, such as trainers, groomers, vets, friends, and family. Tongue Painting with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-diy-craft-how-to-teach-your-dog-to-paint/
| April 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Keep Your Dog Quiet During Online Video Meetings
During the pandemic, online video meetings have become a common way to communicate. Whether we're conducting business or chatting with friends and family, virtual get-togethers have made our lives easier. But there's nothing more annoying than interruptions during a meeting. And dogs are a common culprit. Don't let your dog be the one to bark […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-quiet-during-online-video-meetings/
| April 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Benadryl For Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dosage Information
The temptation to reach into our medicine cabinets to treat our pets can be dangerous. Humans and dogs react very differently to medications, which is why veterinarians caution dog owners against making independent decisions about how to medicate their animals. However, some human medications are safe for use with dogs, as long as they are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/benadryl-for-dogs/
| April 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Metronidazole for Dogs
Dog owners today are armed with more tools for keeping their dogs healthy and fit than ever before. Modern medicine has radically improved how well, and how long, our companion animals live. For both humans and dogs, antibiotics like metronidazole continue to be a potent ally in the fight against disease and infection. What Is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/metronidazole-for-dogs/
| April 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How Separation Anxiety Might Impact Your Dog When You Return to Work
If there was one winner during the past year of social distancing and staying home to stop the spread of COVID-19, it was dogs. Pups across the world relished the constant presence of their people and the extra attention that comes with it. But there's also a flip side to that coin: Once we all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-separation-anxiety-might-impact-your-dog-when-you-return-to-work/
| April 21, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Maryland 2021 Session Adjourns with Many Victories for Dog Owners
Last week, the 2021 Session of the Maryland General Assembly was adjourned. Overall, the Session could be deemed a success for dogs and responsible dog owners given the outcome of several bills, including: House Bill 81/Senate Bill 122 – Regulating Dogs Outdoors: HB 81 and its companion SB 122 sought to address “Unattended Dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-2021-session-adjourns-many-victories-dog-owners/
| April 20, 2021
Legislative Alerts
South Carolina—Discriminatory Bill that Requires Registration and Fees for Intact “Pit Bull Dogs” and Other Breeds on Agenda Thursday (4/22/21)
House Bill 4094 would require owners of unsterilized “pit bull dogs” and additional breeds to register their dogs with a governmental animal control agency and remit fees of $25. The bill contains additional problematic provisions for all South Carolina dog owners. H. 4094 is on the agenda of the House Special Laws Subcommittee for Thursday, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/south-carolina-discriminatory-bill-requires-registration-fees-intact-pit-bull-dogs-breeds-agenda-thursday-4-22-21/
| April 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
When Should You Get a Second Dog?
If you’re considering getting a second dog, there are questions you should answer and steps you should take to prepare for the responsibility that comes with training the new dog and helping your current dog adjust. Questions to Ask Yourself Before you jump into this new commitment, ask yourself these questions: Is your current dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/when-should-you-get-a-second-dog/
| April 19, 2021