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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Fun Dog Tricks to Shape With a Box
Shaping is a great way to teach your dog how to problem solve. Many dogs get stuck in the trap of waiting to be told what to do or waiting for a cookie to appear in front of their nose and lure them to the correct position. While luring is a great training technique, there's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-tricks-with-box/
| March 17, 2017
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Save Your Yard from Dog Digging
With nice spring weather not far away, many dogs will be spending more time in their backyards. What’s one of their favorite outdoor pastimes? Digging! Here are some ideas to help you and your dog agree on landscaping decisions. First, some of the reasons dogs dig: To pursue animals like moles, chipmunks, gophers, and rabbits. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-stop-dogs-from-digging/
| March 17, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Can Dogs Taste?
If you’re used to seeing dog food advertisements, you likely think that a dog’s sense of taste is very highly refined. However, this is quite far from the truth. A dog’s sense of taste is much less discriminating than that of humans. In fact, while humans have roughly 9,000 taste buds, dogs have only around […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-taste/
| March 17, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CT: Support Bill Proclaiming May 1 as Purebred Dog Day, March 13 as National K9 Veterans’ Day
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is proud to support Senate Bill 1002, and encourages all Connecticut residents to contact the members of the Joint Government Administration and Elections Committee and express support of Senate Bill 1002.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-support-bill-proclaiming-may-1-as-purebred-dog-day-march-13-as-national-k9-veterans-day/
| March 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Welsh Springer Spaniel Facts You May Not Know
Best known for being active and affectionate, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is a unique hunting breed. Here are some fun facts about its history and function.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-welsh-springer-spaniel/
| March 16, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Belgian Tervuren Facts You May Not Know
With a dark, long silky coat, the Belgian Tervuren always draws attention. They are not only attractive, but also intelligent and hardworking. Here are some interesting facts about the Belgian Tervuren. They Were Bred To Be Herding and Guard Dogs The Belgian Tervuren was originally developed as a versatile farm dog that could herd livestock […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-belgian-tervuren/
| March 15, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee’Dog Breeder Regulations Added to Another Bill, Contact Committee Today
The American Kennel Club has been advised that Senate Bill 283 will be amended to include "commercial dog breeder regulations". We understand the amendment will be proposed for approval by the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Tuesday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennesseedog-breeder-regulations-added-to-another-bill-contact-committee-today/
| March 10, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet the Loyal and Intelligent Cesky Terrier
The short-legged but muscular Cesky Terrier is relatively rare in the United States, with less than 600 dogs to be found in the country. These fairly small terriers are sensitive and full of energy, but are not quite as excitable as some other terrier breeds. Cesky is pronounced "chess-key" after the breed’s country of origin, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-facts-about-the-cesky-terrier/
| March 9, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Breeder Spotlight – Julia Heidbrink of Buggytown Bird Dogs
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Julia Heidbrink of Buggytown Bird Dogs Each month the American Kennel Club profiles breeders to hear how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with Julia Heidbrink of Buggytown Bird Dogs. Julia started breeding German Shorthaired Pointers about 10 years ago and today she […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-julia-heidbrink/
| March 8, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
American Kennel Club’s U.S. Detection Dog Conference
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) hosted a U.S. Detection Dog Conference February 28 – March 1. The purpose of this conference was to discuss the pressing need for a U.S.-based national breeding program for explosives detection dogs. A majority of dogs procured by government agencies come from Eastern Europe, and the increasing global demand for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/american-kennel-clubs-u-s-detection-dog-conference/
| March 3, 2017