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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Ways to Spoil Your Dog and Enrich Their Life
We all want to give our dogs the best life possible, from the best food to the most comfortable beds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/ways-to-spoil-your-dog-and-enrich-their-life/
| August 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Dementia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Just like humans with Alzheimer's disease, dogs can suffer from Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome or dog dementia. Learn the signs and how you can treat it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-dementia/
| July 6, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Urine Marking vs. Peeing: How to Tell These Dog Behaviors Apart
Dogs pee in the house for many reasons, but they also urine mark. Learn to tell the difference between these behaviors and how to reduce marking.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/marking-vs-peeing/
| July 3, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Identify and Stop Attention Seeking Behavior in Dogs
Barking, pawing, whining, jumping up, and mouthing are all examples of attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/attention-seeking-behaviors-in-dogs/
| June 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: What to Know
Heart murmurs in dogs can be harmless or represent serious health conditions. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed and treated.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heart-murmurs-in-dogs/
| June 13, 2023
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Is Dog Daycare Right For Your Puppy?
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https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/is-dog-daycare-right-for-your-puppy/
| May 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Are Dog Hiking Groups Right for Your Dog?
Here's what questions to ask before sending your dog out in a dog hiking group and how to know if your dog is a good fit for dog hiking groups.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-hiking-groups-do-s-and-don-ts/
| May 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Deworming Dogs: What You Need to Know
Dogs can come into contact with internal parasites at any point in their lives, including before they are born. These parasites—which are often different types of worms—can cause problems once they find their way into your dog's gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Depending on the parasite, your dog may experience symptoms, but this isn't always the case. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/deworming-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/
| April 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Feature
Attorney Gives Up Full-Time Practice to Devote Time to Dog Sports
"Going to the dogs" has a whole new meaning for Karen Scheiner, who practiced law for three decades but fell in love with dog sports along the way.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/attorney-gives-up-practice-for-dog-sports/
| April 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Determined Dog’s Difficult Start to Life Doesn’t Stop Her From Diving
The Fig's life started out difficult, but that doesn't stop her from doing everything there is to do in Diving Dogs with her owner, Pam Dural.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-the-fig-staffordshire/
| April 7, 2023