AKC Gazette breed column, Flat-Coated Retrievers: Keeping your departures and returns calm and controlled can help ease your dog’s separation anxiety. Some dogs are very prone to separation anxiety. Whining, barking, and/or destructiveness in the absence of the owner are…
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“Can My Dog Do That?” You’ll Never Know Till You Try
AKC Gazette breed column, Bearded Collies: Try something new with your dog in 2015 — there’s a veritable feast of canine activities out there that he’s likely to enjoy. I recently spent a pleasant afternoon cruising on Lake Ontario in…
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Do More With Your Dog in 2015! New Year’s Resolutions for Dog Owners
Has your dog forgotten his manners or gained some holiday weight? If your New Year’s resolution includes making healthier choices, chances are your dog could benefit from the lifestyle change as well. Start the year off right by resolving to…
Online Training — a New Resource for Dog Owners
AKC Gazette breed column, Giant Schnauzers—Online classes allow dog owners to participate on their own schedule and introduce new concepts in a low-distraction environment. Online training classes are the latest resource for dog owners, allowing access to trainers who are…
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Teach Your Dog a Few Tricks!
AKC Gazette breed column—Teaching your dog a few simple tricks can have a lot of benefits, including some you might not have thought of. In our household we usually teach each of our dogs a parlor trick or two. Tricks…
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Raising a Confident Canine: Socialization Tips For Your Pup
Socializing your puppy is extremely important and should start early on, as it sets the stage for your dog to feel happy and confident throughout its life. It’s key to start exposing your puppy to new people, places, and situations…
Dos And Don’ts For Effective Training
You can teach your dog to do many different things, but there are a few general guidelines that will help make sure your training goes well. The American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) Canine Good Citizen® Director Mary Burch offers the top…
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