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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
How to Spot a Sick Puppy: Signs and Symptoms to Look For
With so much to do like training, socialization, and more, it can be hard to catch the beginning stages of a sick puppy. Knowing the warning signs can help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/sick-puppy-symptoms/
| December 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Early Puppy Development: Exercises for Your Litter’s First Weeks
Marie Eguro has been breeding Shetland Sheepdogs occasionally over the last 10 years. She has trained, bred, and raised numerous Obedience trial champions, as well as numerous Best in Specialty Show winners, and Herding Group placers. She is proud to be an AKC Breeder of Merit. Eguro talks about how going beyond the basics of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/early-puppy-development/
| December 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
Holiday Safety For Dogs
There are many things that change in your home during the holidays. Packages and visitors come through the door, decorations adorn the house, big meals are made with special foods, and wrapped gifts surround a new tree in the main part of your home. As much fun as this can be, it can also pose […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/holiday-safety-for-dogs/
| December 9, 2019
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Obedience Classic Contenders
This is part of a series of profiles on the All-American Dogs entered in the 2019 AKC Obedience Classic. There will be competition at every level of obedience: Novice, Open, Utility and Masters for dogs that qualified for the event. The annual event takes place Dec. 14-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/road-orlando-meet-akc-obedience-classic-contenders-2/
| December 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior. Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization. A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/
| December 5, 2019
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders This is part of a series of profiles on the top six mixed-breed dogs that received invitations to compete in the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 13-15 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship and the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/road-orlando-meet-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-9/
| November 27, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Best Dog Black Friday Deals & Sales
Black Friday is full of deals for the whole family — it can even be overwhelming! To simplify your shopping, we've compiled the best Black Friday deals for both dogs and dog lovers. Save big and please the entire family this holiday season with our curated list of best Black Friday deals for dogs. Black […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dog-black-friday-sales/
| November 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Dog Lovers Holiday Home Goods Gift Guide
Do you need great gift ideas for the dog lovers in your life? You can be sure they’ll appreciate these breed-specific home goods, whether as a hostess gift, to celebrate a special occasion, a holiday present, or just because! Best Dog Home Goods Gifts - Kitchen Best Dog Home Good Gifts - Decor Best Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/home-goods-holiday-gift-guide/
| November 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Meet the Beagle Brigade, USDA’s Detector Dogs
Those adorable Beagles you see at major airports throughout the United States aren't there to provide cuddles or comfort. They're part of the Beagle Brigade, a team of hard-working dogs employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to sniff out plants and animals that have the potential to carry harmful diseases onto U.S. soil. Learn […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-beagle-brigade/
| November 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Sport Psychology: An Alternative Approach To Training & Competition In Dog Sports
Brenda Riemer grew up a California girl surrounded by sunshine, sand, and surf. These days, though, she struggles with another "S" element – snow. All of these, however, have sublimely shaped the dynamics affecting the sport psychologist/mental skills trainer and her approach to teaching dog handling seminars nationwide. “I hate snow," Riemer says. “I hate winter. As someone who grew up in L.A., driving […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-sport-psychology-an-alternative-approach/
| November 21, 2019