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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
9 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Your Dog
On Valentine’s Day, humans give chocolate, teddy bears, and roses to our loved ones to show appreciation and affection. But what about our favorite canine companions? Here are some tips on how you can show your four-legged Valentine some love. Take a Long Walk What better way to spend Valentine’s Day with your dog than […]
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| January 27, 2023
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Four Ways to Show Your Dog Love
Everyday with your dog is a great day. And we show our dogs we love them everyday when we feed them, play with them, even just take them outside for a walk. But on National Love Your Pet Day, you might want to find an extra special way to show your dog just how much […]
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| February 17, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Is the Human-Canine Bond Unique?
Humans and dogs have had a special bond for thousands of years—we see it in the way dogs work, play, and live with us. Most experts agree that this relationship developed when the wolf, the dog's ancestor, and human came in contact with each other. Some wolves, for unknown reasons, attached themselves to this strange […]
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| January 13, 2022
Expert Advice: General Health
Are We Stressing Our Dogs Out?
For centuries, people have turned to their dogs for comfort. How does our stress affect our dogs? Recent research has some answers.
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| September 24, 2021
Sports & Events
Agility
Imagine a look of determination on your dog’s face as he runs hard, nimbly making each turn. He keeps his eyes on you while scampering through tunnels, jumping over hurdles, and beaming with pride. The crowds in the stands cheer as you move together in perfect harmony. That’s the sport of Agility. It can be […]
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| September 9, 2021
Sports & Events
AKC Family Dog Program
4-H Dog Project Manual AKC Family Dog is a comprehensive good manners program for all dogs, whether purebred or mixed breed. While participating in enjoyable activities that are fun for both dogs and people, dogs become well-socialized and develop a lifelong bond with their owners. Within the AKC Family Dog organizational umbrella are programs that […]
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| September 9, 2021
Expert Advice: Quizzes
Which Sport Should You Do With Your Dog?
Are you inspired to figure out which sport you should do with your dog? When your dog participates in sports, they will improve and maintain their physical fitness level, sharpen their mental acuity, and build their bond with you. Doing sports with your dog also has benefits for you! Dog sports can help you improve […]
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| September 9, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Stands for Innocent: Dog Helps Wrongly Convicted Man Cope After Prison
Malcolm Alexander spent nearly 38 years locked up in the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for a crime he did not commit. In January 2018, he was exonerated and given his freedom. As he left the courthouse, one of the first questions he asked was, “What about my dog?” The dog was a puppy he […]
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| July 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Raising Newborn Puppies
Once the anticipation and waiting are over, and your pregnant dog has successfully delivered her new litter of puppies into the world, it is time to roll up your sleeves and dig into the business of caring for your newborn puppies. This care starts even before the puppies are born, but the moment they are, […]
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| April 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Ways to Bond With Your New Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it also requires a lot of hard work. Learn tips for bonding with your new puppy to set them up for success.
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| March 8, 2021