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Dachshund getting a check-up at the vet.
Expert Advice: Common Conditions What Is a Pre-Existing Condition in the World of Pet Insurance?
If you're looking to get pet insurance, you'll want to note what pre-existing conditions that different insurances cover. What should you look out for?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pre-existing-condition-world-pet-insurance/ | December 10, 2021
Belgian Tervuren puppy chewing on a toy in the grass.
Expert Advice: Puppy Health Weirdest Puppy Insurance Claims of 2021
Puppies are a lot of wonderful things – snuggly, playful, spirited – but sometimes they can be a little too curious for their own good. No matter how puppy-proofed a home is or how careful owners are, puppies have a way of finding trouble. We’ve chosen six pet health insurance claims in which puppies (under […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/weird-puppy-insurance-claims/ | December 10, 2021
Furry Shih-Tzu pup sleeping with two toys
Expert Advice: Puppy Training How to Train a Shih Tzu Puppy: Growth Timeline & Milestones
Ever the charmer, a Shih Tzu puppy can be challenging to train. These loveable con artists live up to their name, meaning "Lion Dog." Shih Tzu respond best to training methods based on praise and rewards. For advice on training and expected milestones, we talked to Nancy Broz, owner of Jen-Mai Shih Tzu with over […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-shih-tzu-puppy-shih-tzu-puppy-training-timeline/ | November 30, 2021
A female shares a moment with her dog in the backyard
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health How Social Media Can Help Us Cope With Pet Loss
Losing a pet can bring on intense feelings of emptiness and despair. Because pets can't speak for themselves, owners might feel guilty, believing they could have done more to prevent the loss or ease their pet's suffering while they were alive. For advice, we spoke to Jackie Pajan, a TikTok creator known as Rainbow Bridge […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-overcome-pet-loss-through-social-media/ | November 11, 2021
Great Dane puppy exploring outdoors.
Expert Advice: Puppy Information How to Train a Great Dane Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
Training a new puppy does not come with a one-size-fits-all approach — especially when dealing with a very large breed like the Great Dane. “Great Danes are considered working dogs and are intelligent dogs," says Russell Hartstein, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Fear-Free Certified trainer and Founder of Fun Paw Cares. “Still, all [dogs] are individuals." Hartstein points […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-train-a-great-dane-puppy/ | November 3, 2021
Cane Corso puppy gets out of the box on a white background
Expert Advice: Puppy Information How to Train a Cane Corso Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
Cane Corso puppies melt hearts with their floppy ears, wrinkly bodies, and sweet, squishy faces. But don't let all that cuteness fool you. Your Corso pup will quickly grow up into a very large and powerful dog, over 100 pounds of strong-willed attitude backed by solid muscle. While this breed can be an extremely loyal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-train-a-cane-corso-puppy-milestones-timeline/ | October 25, 2021
brussels griffon standing in the grass on leash
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues How to Deal with Leash Aggression in Dogs
Like a case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the leash-aggressive dog is calm, cool, and downright polite when walking among people or around dogs off-leash. But hook on a leash, and he lunges, barks, and snaps at the sight of another dog. Has this scenario reduced you to mapping out walks where you know […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/leash-aggression/ | October 24, 2021
Dachshund puppy laying down in the grass.
Expert Advice: Names Dachshund Names: What to Name Your Dachshund Puppy
Lovingly referred to as the “hot dog dog", the “wiener dog," and the “sausage dog", the Dachshund is a cute and outgoing breed. Their legs are short, their bodies are comically long, and their barks are brave. These little firecrackers are not only filled with personality, but also a loving nature that's expressed from the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dachshund-names-name-dachshund-puppy/ | October 22, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Act Now to Make Winter Easier & Spring More Beautiful
Harvest season is upon us and that means we are well into autumn. “Old Man Winter” is just around the corner. I am not a cold weather kind of a person, so I am already wishing for spring. With spring in mind, let’s look at a couple of fall tasks that will make a difference […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/act-now-make-winter-easier-spring-beautiful/ | October 18, 2021
Siberian Husky puppy running in the grass.
Expert Advice: Puppy Training How to Train a Siberian Husky Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
The popularity of Siberian Huskies has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks to the breed's appearance on TV shows such as Game of Thrones. But as a fiercely intelligent and energetic dog, this breed is far from just a fashion accessory: it needs care, attention, and plenty of exercise and activity. How can new Siberian Husky owners care for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-siberian-husky/ | October 8, 2021

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