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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Chain Restaurants With Dog Treats
Eateries that offer dog snacks becoming increasingly popular. Here are nine chain restaurants that offer treats for dogs that you might like to try.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/chain-restaurants-with-dog-treats/
| June 14, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Products to Help Keep Your Dog Cool on Hot Days
Here are some products that will keep your dog cool this summer. From portable water bowls cooling vests, help your dog beat the heat!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/products-keep-dog-cool-hot-weather/
| June 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Beth Lilly of Safari Schipperkes
AKC Breeder of Merit and Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder Beth Lilly, owner of Safari Schipperkes, fell in love with her first Schipperke, Smokey, more than 30 years ago. At first, she was “just your average pet owner.” But with encouragement from a friend, she became a dedicated fancier and in the past 23 years has produced 38 champions and had well over 100 health tests performed on them. Smokey passed away at 19 years of age, and Beth said she still misses him. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-beth-lilly-safari-schipperkes/
| June 10, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Rescued Afghan Hound Earns Utility Dog Title
When you think about breeds competing in Obedience and earning a Utility Dog (UD) title, an Afghan Hound probably isn't the first breed that comes to mind. Count on Golden Retrievers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Border Collies, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherd Dogs to lead the pack of breeds who achieve UDs in obedience. But Hope, a blue and white […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rescued-afghan-hound-earns-utility-dog-title/
| June 7, 2019
Expert Advice: Health
The People Who Pay Other Families’ Vet Bills — And How You Can Do the Same
Every year, countless dogs die or go untreated because their owners can't afford the medical care they need. But many others receive charitable funding for pet healthcare and go on to live long, happy lives. Who are the generous people who donate to these funds, and help keep other families' pets healthy? The American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/people-pay-families-vet-bills-can/
| May 30, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2019
From the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – SB 10 would provide for the rights and responsibilities of an individual with a disability who […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-may-2019/
| May 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Make a Dog Throw Up
We've all been there. If our dogs eat something that they are not supposed to — a human medication, your other dog's medication, or a toxic food such as chocolate or raisins — and our first thought is, "how do I make my dog throw up?" Vomiting can be a quick way to remove a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-make-a-dog-throw-up/
| May 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: General Health
What Is Xylitol? The Dangers of Xylitol/Birch Sugar For Dogs
What is xylitol, also called birch sugar? It's found in a lot more than you think, and it's very dangerous for your dog to ingest.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dangers-of-xylitol/
| May 16, 2019
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Expert Advice: Feature
Dogs Helping Veterans: The Service Dogs Trained to Ease PTSD and More
Not so long ago, De'Angelo Wynn was taking 11 medications for the anxiety, PTSD, and other mental-health struggles he had faced since returning from military deployment in Afghanistan. Now, he's down to just two medications. What changed? The arrival of Jug, a Labrador Retriever who came into his life a little over a year ago. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-helping-veterans-the-service-dogs-trained-to-ease-ptsd/
| May 16, 2019
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Cellular Respiration and Dogs
Learning Objectives Students will demonstrate an understanding of cellular respiration as it relates to dogs and create a model representation. Grade Levels 9-12 Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS1-7: Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-science/cellular-respiration-dogs/
| May 13, 2019