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Albuterol for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Dirt and pollen can irritate a dog’s airways, leading to respiratory conditions. For example, dogs with allergic bronchitis may show symptoms that mirror those of people with asthma, such as coughing,...
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Listeria Outbreak and Dogs: What to Know
When your dog gives you those big puppy dog eyes, it’s hard to say no to giving them high-value treats. People food like cold cuts and deli meats are a popular special snack for owners to give their...
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Juniors Travel Across the Globe to Compete in the Junior World Agility...
Agility provides a unique bond between owners and handlers through the fast-paced dog sport. Opportunities to compete in agility have expanded, from the AKC Agility League to the Junior Open Agility...
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‘Beacon’ the Golden Retriever Is the First Therapy Dog for U.S. Olympic...
“Beacon,” a Golden Retriever who loves tummy rubs and appreciates a good jump, recently earned therapy dog gold. The 4-year-old registered therapy dog and his owner and handler, Tracey Callahan Molnar...
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Community Supports Junior Handler Ellie Dalton and Golden Retriever ‘Ben’ in...
When you look across the AKC Rally rings, one junior and her dog are hard to miss. Junior handler Ellie Dalton of Franklin, Massachusetts, was one of two 11-year-old handlers at the 2024 AKC Rally...
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Is Your Dog Stubborn? Probably Not!
Do you struggle to train your dog? Do you say your dog’s cues multiple times to no response? Maybe your dog doesn’t listen to you or seems to willfully disobey. Is your dog stubborn? No doubt you’ve...
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Meet Junior Handler Emma Bayonet
Competing internationally and winning at a national breed specialty are big goals for most dog sports competitors. 15-year-old Emma Bayonet of Waynesboro, Virginia, has already accomplished both and...
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Jaundice in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
If you’ve noticed that your dog’s eye whites are looking more yellow, it could be the first clue that your dog has jaundice. Jaundice in dogs can also cause yellowed gums, ear flaps and skin, or even...
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Junior Handler Andrew Konior Competes in 2024 AKC Agility League Championship
When you think of the sport of agility, you might picture a dog and their handler navigating turns, jumps, and tunnels with energy and precision. Behind this incredible display of athleticism is a lot...
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Bloodhound History: From Original Scent Tracker to Scent Work Champ
Forget any image you might have of a Bloodhound lazing the day away on a country porch. If a Bloodhound sniffs a sweater belonging to a child who’s wandered off or smells a baseball cap dropped by a...
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AKC Agility League Championship Competitor ‘Aspen’ Is an Ambassador for Deaf...
Agility is a fast-paced dog sport that relies on a solid partnership and excellent communication. But when you can’t use verbal cues to help guide your dog quickly around a complex course, your bond,...
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Is the French Bulldog a Good Fit For You?
Choosing the right dog for your family is no easy decision. The amount of choices can be overwhelming, but why not consider one of America’s most popular dog breeds? The French Bulldog has held the...
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The right grooming tools make all the difference! The Retriever Stainless Steel Undercoat Rake is an all-purpose grooming tool that effectively penetrates and removes loose hair from deep in a dog’s...
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Meet Junior Handler Andrew Butkiewicz
Junior Handler Andrew Butkiewicz of Darboy, Wisconsin got started in dog agility earlier than most. Now 11 years old, Andrew took an interest in his family’s agility equipment in their yard when he was...
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Hair Loss in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
The sight of fur on your clothes and furniture is inevitable when you have a dog. Shedding is part of your dog’s normal cycle of hair growth. What isn’t normal is when dogs experience hair loss due to...
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Washington Dog Sport Handlers Form Area’s First Support Group for Widows
In April 2024, 15 people streamed into a giant room at an Auburn, Washington, dog-training facility. Some brought their dogs, while others came solo. But they all had one thing in common: They were...
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Dog Poop Disposal: The Importance of Cleaning Up After Your Dog
There are many invaluable benefits to owning a dog. Having to pick up dog poop maybe isn’t one of them, yet part of being a responsible dog owner is cleaning up after your dog. It’s not only socially...
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Ear Muffs for Dogs: When and Why Your Dog Might Need Them
You may have noticed that your dog often reacts to sounds you can’t detect, especially those at high frequencies. The average dog’s hearing is approximately four times stronger than the average...
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Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? What to Know About Bird Flu and Dogs
A massive outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in the US has led to widespread rates of infection in both wild birds and farmed birds. With recent cases of the virus detected in humans, dairy cows, and other...
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NIH Study Underscores Benefits of Service Dogs for PTSD Veterans
At the end of 2023, things were looking bleak for Tim Cleveland, a military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “I was basically at the end of my rope,” he says. “I had been suicidal in...
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