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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in your Breeder Kit?
Every dog needs a good place to rest! The Go Pet Club Cooling Elevated Cot Bed, with a 24” x 18” sleeping area, is perfect for outdoor or kennel use to keep your dogs off the ground. Its powder coated steel frame makes it durable and easy to clean, and the mesh fabric allows for […]
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| March 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Tips for Getting Started in Dog Agility
If you’ve ever watched an agility competition, you know it’s basically a canine obstacle course. The dog must run through tunnels, leap over jumps, and weave through poles. But the dog isn’t working alone – this is a sport of exquisite teamwork. A successful run requires taking each obstacle in a certain order, and the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/agility-training-tips-competition/
| March 9, 2023
Legislative Alerts
South Carolina: Animal Forfeiture Bill in Committee Tomorrow, 3/9/23. Take Action Now!
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to vote on Senate Bill 456, a bill that would trample the due process rights of animal owners. SOUTH CAROLINA ANIMAL OWNERS – PLEASE TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY! All animal owners in South Carolina are urged to immediately contact committee members and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/south-carolina-animal-forfeiture-bill-committee-tomorrow-3-9-23-take-action-now/
| March 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Important Female Dogs In History
We pay homage to some of history's most indomitable female dogs. They went above and beyond (in one case, literally) in service to humankind. Strelka and Belka Years before Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman cosmonaut in space, two other females blazed a trail. On August 19, 1960, the two mixed-breed dogs were aboard the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/famous-female-dogs-in-history/
| March 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: Grooming
10 Grooming Secrets From Show Dog Experts
From sporting dogs to toy breeds, show dogs must look the part. “Miss America does not just sit on the couch eating potato chips before a pageant,” says Susan Hamil, a veteran of the dog show world. “It’s the same for show dogs.” Hamil, a judge and fancier of Bloodhounds, is one of the four […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/10-grooming-tips-dog-show-experts/
| February 27, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dogs That Are Good With Cats
There are dog people and there are cat people — but what about those of us who love both? Can we have a cat and a dog in our household, or are they truly mortal enemies? Rest assured, dogs and cats can become the best of friends, or at least learn to peacefully coexist. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-that-are-good-with-cats/
| February 24, 2023
Legislative Alerts
URGENT! South Carolina Bill S 456 Would Require Innocent Owners to Pay or Forfeit Their Animals
On Wednesday, February 22, 2022, the South Carolina Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee is scheduled to take action on a very problematic bill that would trample the due process rights of animal owners. Senate Bill 456 addresses disposition of animals seized due to alleged cruelty or neglect. As the bill is currently constructed, a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-south-carolina-bill-s-456-require-innocent-owners-pay-forfeit-animals/
| February 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Staph Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Know
The most common bacterial skin problems in dogs are staph infections. Learn more about the importance of early treatment to keep these bad bacteria at bay.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/staph-infections-in-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/
| February 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in your breeder kit?
Nothing takes the fun out of chores in the kennel or being outdoors with the dogs more than cold, wet feet. Your feet, that is, not the dogs’! Problem solved - the Ridgecut Women's Farmsteader Boot and Ridgecut Men's Black Rubber Boot are 100% waterproof. Their cushioned insoles and breathable, wicking mesh lining provide all-day […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/whats-breeder-kit-19/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Wet Winter Weather Tips for Breeders
No matter the weather or how many dogs you have, there are walks and work to be done; sometimes, water will be involved. Wet, cold, and freezing conditions make it more challenging and time-consuming to complete daily tasks, especially those involving dogs. Here are some products and tips to help make the wet winter chores […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/wet-winter-weather-tips-breeders/
| February 9, 2023