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If you have a dog, you’re going to move more than  \nyou would have otherwise.  \nNow that could be anything from a short walk to the corner to a sprint through an agility course to a long, steady hike. Movement can take many shapes and forms, and in this issue, we aim to cover as much ground as we can.  \nWe’ve got stories on dogs moving in ways most don’t consider—whether that’s due to a dog’s history, breed, or their involvement in a different type of sport.  \nWe also look at how to get into sports, the mental benefits of exercise, and what to watch for if you’re concerned your dog has suffered an  \ninjury in action.  \nFinally, the centerpiece of this issue is our annual AKC Publications Photo Contest—with this year’s theme of“Go Dog Go!” These dogs can move, and our readers captured them beautifully.  \nAlso, I’d like to shine a special light in this space on owners who are still moving with their dogs—even if their dogs are no longer fully capable of moving much themselves. 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