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Expert Advice: Fun Facts The Bald and Beautiful American Hairless Terrier
The American Hairless Terrier (AHT) is a small-to-medium-sized terrier that is intelligent and curious. These active and trainable dogs are completely hairless, although some can have whiskers and eyebrows. Here are some fun facts about this truly American dog. 1. The American Hairless Terrier is directly descended from the Rat Terrier, a dog that was […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-bald-and-beautiful-american-hairless-terrier/ | November 10, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Meet the Neapolitan Mastiff – Formidable With Intruders, Loyal and Loving With Family
The Neapolitan Mastiff (also known as the Neo or Mastino) is a huge, heavy-boned dog with awe-inspiring features. These members of the Working Group are enormous, and the average male weighs 150 pounds, but the bigger the better. There is no other breed that looks quite like the Neo, and they can be distinguished from […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/meet-the-neapolitan-mastiff-formidable-with-intruders-loyal-and-loving-with/ | October 31, 2016
Guide dog leading a man in the park.
Expert Advice: Fun Facts 7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Guide Dogs
You've probably seen a guide dog out and about, but you may have misconceptions about the incredible work these service dogs do. Here are a few things you may not know. 1. Guide Dogs Are Carefully Paired With Handlers Everything from a person’s lifestyle, hobbies, activity level, family, living arrangements, and other pets go into […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-guide-dogs/ | October 28, 2016
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Expert Advice: Events Orlando Dog Training Club Holds Successful RDO Day Event
  The Orlando Dog Training Club (ODTC) hosted a successful AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day event at the downtown Orlando public library last month. The club kicked off the seminar with an introduction to selecting a breeder and the right puppy to the more than 145 people in attendance. ODTC also spoke about AKC’s Canine […]
/expert-advice/news/orlando-dog-training-club-holds-rdo-event/ | October 26, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts The Bouvier des Flandres—From Farm Dog to War Dog to Family Pet
The Bouvier des Flandres (often shortened to Bouvier) is a large and powerful breed from the Herding Group, with a tousled harsh coat. These rugged-looking dogs were first developed for herding and driving cattle in Flanders, an area that used to cover parts of Belgium. The Bouvier is also known as the "Koehond" (cow dog) […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-bouvier-des-flandresfrom-farm-dog-to-war-dog-to-family-pet/ | October 7, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Get to Know the Sussex Spaniel
The first time you see a Sussex Spaniel, you might think you’re looking at a Cocker Spaniel in a fun house mirror. They have a definite resemblance, but the Sussex is shorter, longer, and heavier, with a muscular and solid build. Here are some interesting facts about the Sussex Spaniel. 1. The Sussex Spaniel is […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/get-to-know-the-sussex-spaniel/ | September 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Studies Do Dogs Prefer Praise or Food? Unlocking the Mysteries of the Canine Mind
How do you know what your dog is thinking? Give him an MRI, of course. While this isn’t practical for the majority of dog owners, for the past five years Dr. Gregory Berns and his colleagues at Emory University have been training dogs to lie still while awake in an MRI scanner, so that they […]
/expert-advice/news/do-dogs-prefer-praise-or-food-unlocking-the-mysteries-of-the-canine-mind/ | September 2, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping Reasons to Breed
From the Dalmatian Club of America breed column in the March 2016 AKC Gazette “I only breed for myself” is a phrase I’ve heard frequently over the years. It does sound rather noble: I’m not in it for the money, I’m not filling shelters with surplus dogs, and most importantly, I’m not a backyard breeder/puppy […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/reasons-to-breed/ | September 1, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts The Mysterious Kerry Blue Terrier—Leprechaun of the Dog World
If a leprechaun decided to disguise himself as a dog, chances are he would choose the Kerry Blue Terrier. Like the leprechaun, these joyful, full-of-life, and mischievous dogs are from Ireland, and it’s often said their hearts are sprinkled with Irish humor. The Kerry Blue Terrier is known as the Irish Blue Terrier in its […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-mysterious-kerry-blue-terrier-leprechaun-of-the-dog-world/ | September 1, 2016
Expert Advice: Basic Training How to Introduce Children to the New Puppy
  Young children and puppies have a lot in common: they're both curious, excitable, impulsive, and, for the most part, endearing. If you follow some sensible guidelines when introducing your children to the new puppy, you can take the first steps toward creating a life-long bond. Your puppy is experiencing many new people and things […]
/expert-advice/training/introducing-kids-to-a-new-puppy/ | August 12, 2016

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