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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding Summer Kennel Safety and Comfort Tips
Summer arrives this month, and most of the country has already experienced hot, muggy weather. I hope these ideas will help protect your home, kennel, and dogs from summer hazards. Check all air conditioners and fans. Make sure they are clean, in good working order, and properly wired. Clean and change the filters often.   […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeding/summer-kennel-safety-and-comfort-tips/ | June 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Grooming These Flowing, Glamorous Coats Give Us Breed Envy
Seeming to float around the dog show ring, with a silky, lustrous coat waving, some long-coated breeds may inspire envy in their human admirers: As a silver Afghan Hound glided past, a spectator turned to her companion and said, “I’d kill to have hair like that!” But even dogs who’ve never stepped foot in a […]
/expert-advice/health/these-flowing-glamorous-coats-give-us-breed-envy/ | August 18, 2015
Expert Advice: News The Greenwich KC All Breed Dog Show 83 Years Old In June
The Greenwich Kennel Club (GKC), one of the oldest all-breed dog clubs in the tri-state area of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey which held its first annual all-breed dog show in 1930, is in the final preparation stages for their 2015 annual outdoor dog show that is taking place on June 6th. This well-established […]
/expert-advice/news/the-greenwich-kc-all-breed-dog-show-85-years-old-in-june/ | May 25, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Should I Let Our Dog Sleep In Bed With Us?
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My wife and I are having a disagreement about whether to let our new Boston Terrier puppy sleep on the bed with us at night. Is this a good practice or will it create problems for us or the dog down the road? -- Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Dear Sleeping Dogs: […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/should-dog-sleep-in-my-bed/ | May 16, 2015
Expert Advice: Safety Preparing Your Dog For Spring
When the flowers start to bloom and spring fever strikes, you'll want to make sure you and your dog are ready. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure that this lovely season is an enjoyable and safe one. Spring Health Preventatives for Dogs Spring checkups are a great time to check to see […]
/expert-advice/health/spring-season-preparedness/ | May 6, 2015
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick Pests Still Pose Threat in Winter
Cover of Snow Offers No Protection From Pests for Dogs Fleas, ticks and other pests seem to be year-round tormentors of dogs, some veterinarians say. Snow may be covering the ground, but dog owners must still be vigilant about pest control, says veterinarian Michael Dryden, of Kansas State University, in an article on the Companion […]
/expert-advice/health/pests-still-pose-threat-winter/ | March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick Bug Off: Tips on Keeping Critters Away From Your Dog
Fleas, ticks and mosquitos are not only irritating for your dog, but they can be harmful too. Here's how to keep these pesky bugs away from your dog.
/expert-advice/health/keeping-bugs-away-from-your-dog/ | April 12, 2013
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Expert Advice: Feature Aggressive Street Dog Turns into Agility Athlete
While her daughter took a tennis lesson, jogger Vicky Kaseorg of Charlotte, N.C., put her wait time to good use with a run around the neighborhood. A lifelong animal lover, Vicky forced herself to look away when she spotted a skinny mud-covered dog lying in a parking lot. Surely some kind-hearted person would help, she thought. […]
/expert-advice/news/former-street-dog-turns-into-agility-champ/ | January 1, 2009

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