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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep Preparing for a New Puppy
Caring for the New Family Dog As the owner of a new puppy, you can expect the loveable little creature to: Chew the leather handle on your guitar case, the plastic lever on your home office chair, and the wooden leg of your walnut veneer coffee table. Whimper at the side of your bed at […]
/expert-advice/home-living/preparing-new-puppy/ | August 26, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Bulldog Puppy Training Timeline: What to Expect and When to Expect It
Bulldogs are known for their dedicated demeanor and adorably wrinkled appearance. Unlike other breeds, they require a few special considerations when it comes to exercise, training, and grooming. For tips on navigating your Bulldog's first year and beyond, we've turned to Brenda Fontanos, AKC Bulldog breeder and owner of Font A Nose Bulldog in Lebanon, […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bulldog-puppy-training-timeline-what-to-expect-and-when-to-expect-it/ | August 20, 2020
German Shepherd Dog on leash with a woman wearing a face mask outdoors.
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices Preparing Puppies and New Owners for Vet Visits During COVID-19
As their breeder, you have done everything you can to socialize your puppies before they go to their new homes, and you’ve gone the extra mile to accomplish this in the face of challenges due to COVID-19. But one thing that is very different now is the puppy’s first visit to his new vet. Veterinary […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/preparing-puppies-new-owners-vet-visits-covid-19/ | August 17, 2020
Expert Advice: Puppy Training Yorkie’s First Year: Training Timeline For a Yorkshire Terrier Puppy
Getting ready to welcome a Yorkshire Terrier puppy into your home for the first time? Be prepared for that high Terrier energy and many important firsts in your young dog's initial weeks, months, and year of life. One of the most beloved and famous breeds of the toy group, Yorkies—known for their diminutive stature—require extra […]
/expert-advice/training/yorkie-puppy-first-year-training-timeline/ | July 28, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Golden Retriever Puppy Training Timeline: From 8 Weeks to 2 Years
Remember “The Golden Girls” — that TV sitcom staple decades ago? Well, today’s version is fun-loving, too, but has gone to the dogs. And boy do they know their breed, Golden Retrievers. Nancy Lewine and Jenny Cochran are the brains and workhorses behind GoldenSoul Dogs, of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, and American Kennel Club Breeders of Merit. […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/golden-retriever-puppy-training-timeline/ | July 9, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Puppy Training Timeline for Your German Shepherd Dog: From 8 Weeks to 2 Years
A well-trained German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a joy to live with, one of many reasons why this is America's second-most popular dog breed. Making sure you bring out the best of this remarkable breed starts with puppy training, when your GSD is most impressionable. Finding a Puppy Who Is the Best Fit for You […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/puppy-training-timeline-for-your-german-shepherd-dog/ | July 2, 2020
Labrador Retriever puppy sleeping on the floor.
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices Pet Insurance for Breeders: Helping Your Puppies Stay Healthy
In recent years, many AKC breeders have begun to share their knowledge of the importance of pet insurance with their new puppy owners.
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/benefits-pet-insurance-breeders/ | May 8, 2020
Expert Advice: Basic Training AKC GoodDog! Helpline Offers Daily Training Support for New Dog Owners
Training your dog during COVID-19 can be difficult without access to normal training classes. That’s why we’re here to help you virtually. The AKC GoodDog! Helpline (GDH) is a live telephone subscription service that offers training advice to new puppy owners. The helpline trainers have been giving helpful advice to new puppy owners for more […]
/expert-advice/training/daily-support-new-puppy-owners/ | March 12, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health Sexual Maturity in Puppies: What to Know and What to Expect
Humans take years to develop. Dogs though, in our eyes, mature almost overnight. One morning you have an adorable little puppy on your hands, and the next your puppy is starting to act like a teenager, complete with mood swings and behavioral changes. Sexual maturity is an important part of this process, and it is something that we […]
/expert-advice/health/sexual-maturity-in-puppies-what-to-expect/ | March 10, 2020
Boston Terrier getting a bath in a tub outdoors.
Expert Advice: Grooming Bathing Your Puppy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Bathing your puppy can be tricky, especially for new owners. Taking the process step by step will help to train your puppy to better tolerate bathtime.
/expert-advice/health/bathing-your-puppy-step-by-step-guide/ | November 14, 2019

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