Marley Goes to Hollywood
Marley. The name alone conjures up scenes of household mayhem. Now the troublemaking Lab gets a shot at Hollywood, with the movie version of Marley & Me hitting cinemas on December 25.

By Rebecca Wallwork
Photo By Barry Wetcher/SMPSP

For this full feature story, see the November/December 2008 issue of AKC FAMILY DOG.



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Playthings, Then and Now
A rope, a bone, a stick. Time was, that was it for dog toys. Times have changed.

By Roxanne Hawn
Photo Courtesy Historic New England

For this full feature story, see the November/December 2008 issue of AKC FAMILY DOG.



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From Party Pooper to
Party Animal
Make your dog a welcome guest at your next at-home affair.

By Jen A. Miller
Photo By Chris Amaral © Getty Images

For this full feature story, see the November/December 2008 issue of AKC FAMILY DOG. 



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YOUR FAMILY DOG
Where your dog is the star.

PAW PRINTS
The season’s best doggy TV, plus tips for top behavior over the holidays.

TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR
How to give your dog a special place of his own.

ASK DR. KEVIN
Answers to readers’ questions about carsickness, microchipping, and toxic mushrooms.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, our holiday gift guide offers ideas for all the dogs (and dog lovers) in your life.

CASE STUDY
Two cases that demonstrate the bonds of canine companionship.

THE ACE FILES
Time to meet the AKC’s latest band of canine heroes.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION
How to give medication to your dog.

AT YOUR SERVICE
The hotel concierge who brings guests back time and time again.

DOGSPORT 101
A look at varieties within dog breeds.

GOOD GROOMING
Sprucing up your pup for the holidays.

ONCE UPON A DOG
Sometimes even the president of the United States needs a good lick on the face.



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