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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Dog Breeding for Beginners: What You Should Know
There might be a lot of questions swirling around your head if you're planning for your first litter of puppies. Being a first-time breeder can be overwhelming if you don't know what to expect. But we tapped Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, Ph.D., DACT, professor of small animal reproduction at the University of Minnesota, to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-breeding-tips-for-beginners/
| August 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Find What Motivates Your Dog To Work
Do you know what your dog finds most motivating? When practicing basic manners or training at advanced levels in a sport it's important to reward your...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-motivates-your-dog-to-work/
| August 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Why You Need to Do Your Homework in Dog Training
Homework isn't just for kids! Anything we learn requires practice, practice practice, and the same is true for our dogs. Trainers can (almost) always...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/need-homework-dog-training/
| August 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Monkeypox?
In July 2022, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of monkeypox a global health emergency. Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can spread between animals and people. It still is unclear how easily the monkeypox virus is spread between people and animals. As with all zoonotic illnesses, confirmed infected people with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-monkeypox/
| August 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Help a Dog Losing Vision and Hearing Be More Comfortable
When dogs get older many of them begin to experience a loss of hearing and/lor vision. This loss of vision or hearing can be disorienting to dogs and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-losing-vision-and-sight-comfortable/
| August 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Best Dog Sports For Giant Breeds
Although giant breeds aren't necessarily what people first think of when it comes to canine athletes, these biggest dogs love having a job to do. Most...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/best-dog-sports-for-giant-breeds/
| August 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Benefits of Bone Broth for Dogs
When you were a child and you caught a cold or had a stomachache, did someone who cared for you serve you a bowl of soothing and nourishing chicken soup? Bone broth is the dog-safe substitute for chicken soup you can safely serve your dog when they are sick and even as a preventative measure […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/bone-broth-for-dogs/
| August 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Gift Guide for Her: Presents For Women Who Love Dogs
We all know a woman who loves dogs. Whether you're buying for your wife, your mom, your best friend, or yourself, we've compiled the perfect list of gifts for every dog-loving woman. Best Dog Breed Jewelry for Women Best Dog Breed Clothing for Women Best Dog Breed Accessories for Women Best Dog Breed Home Goods […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-guide-for-her-presents-for-women-who-love-dogs/
| August 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon?
Does your dog beg for your cinnamon scones? Have they ever gotten into the spice rack? If so, then you’ve probably wondered, perhaps somewhat frantically, if dogs can eat cinnamon. We know that certain people foods, like chocolate and grapes, can be toxic to dogs, so it makes sense that we should worry about foods […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cinnamon/
| August 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Oatmeal?
A healthy breakfast choice that offers an abundance of nutritional value to humans, oatmeal is a staple found in many people’s homes. But, can dogs eat oatmeal? The answer is yes, but there are some things you should keep in mind before feeding your pup this snack. Is Oatmeal Good for Dogs? Oatmeal is high […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-oatmeal/
| August 9, 2022