Socializing puppies has traditionally been considered the responsibility of the new owner. Breeders instruct them to take the puppy to classes and make sure they are exposed to a variety of people and situations. In This Article The First Three Weeks of a Puppy’s Life What Is Early Neurological Stimulation? How Early Neurological Stimulation Works […]

Window barking is annoying for you and frustrating for your dog. Learn why dogs do it, how to manage it, and how to get dogs to stop barking at the window.

The AKC Club Development Department supports AKC clubs. Our dedicated team has extensive dog sport and club experience and acts as a resource for clubs to tap into to receive guidance on holding successful events and growing membership.  Whether through sharing best practices and educational materials, providing event planning support or directing clubs to AKC […]

You’ve played ball with your Retriever about a million times in your backyard or at the park, but do his fetching abilities automatically mean he’d make a good hunting companion? Not necessarily. The only way to really know is to participate in a Retriever Hunting Test. Ever since the first AKC retriever hunting tests were […]

Learn the causes, signs, and treatment options for laryngeal paralysis in dogs, and how to help maximize your dog's quality of life.

The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]

Enjoying some refreshing coconut water or coconut slices, and wondering if you can share it with your dog? Dogs often enjoy eating fruits and vegetables, and many fresh produce items make a great, healthy treat option. In This Article Can Dogs Safely Eat Coconut? Health Benefits of Coconut for Dogs How to Feed Coconut to […]

Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.

Just as we have social etiquette for meeting new people, dogs have rules for greetings too. Learn how to greet strange dogs safely and politely.

If you’re like me, then the sight of your dog vomiting is a cause for immediate concern. I want to know why my dog is vomiting, and what I should do about it. The problem with trying to figure that out, of course, is that vomiting is listed as a possible symptom for a huge […]