Cooking for your dog offers benefits like diet management, appeasing picky eaters, and bond-building, but there a few common mistakes for owners to avoid.

If you want homemade dog food, you know that preparing it can be a hassle. What can you do to get all the benefits of homemade dog food without the mess? Try the ChefPaw by Innovet Pet Products!

What is the best sensitive stomach dog food? If disease has been ruled out, could your dog's diet be the cause?

Can a dog really be vegan or vegetarian? Does a dog need meat to survive? Here's everything you need to know about feeding your dog meat.

Are you considering switching your dog to a homemade diet? Here are the ingredients to look for in homemade dog food recipes.

Considering how many dog foods contain chicken as an ingredient, it's a safe bet that you can feed your dog chicken. In fact, it's a good source of protein, and cooked chicken can even be substituted for or added to his regular meal. Most sources recommend against raw chicken, due to the risk of salmonella [...]

Whether you're a regular DIY'er or just want to save some money, making your own dog shampoo is an easy way to do both.

Homemade dog treats are a great way to provide your dog with tasty and healthy snacks. We've selected fun molds and delicious recipes to help you make your dog's new favorite treat.

Dogs love peanut butter, but is it safe? Can dogs eat peanut butter? Some ingredients should be very limited. Learn more about dog-safe peanut butter.

When your picky dog turns down kibble, there are lots of other options. Fresh, human-grade dog food, delivered to your door, may be the best choice.

Choosing a dog food can be tricky. Learn about the differences between a raw food diet and dry kibble, and which dog food may be best for your dog.

  This year’s national specialty for the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America (WSSCA) was held in late April during the Cherry Blossom Cluster in Maryland. We enjoyed four days of competition and camaraderie, and it only rained once! (In 2011 we held our national specialty in Pennsylvania during “The Great Harrisburg Flood.”) Welsh Springer [...]

Kids love helping in the kitchen (with proper supervision, of course) and making homemade dog treats in a fun way to work together! You can make these treats for your own dog or as a gift!   What you’ll need: A blender or food processor 1 ½ Cups of Dry Oatmeal 1 Large Banana ½ Cup Peanut Butter [...]

This Valentine’s Day, think about who really loves you unconditionally. It’s nice that your human significant other doesn’t steal your socks, but does he/she match your dog’s crazy enthusiasm every time you come home? Here are some things you can do for your dog that will show your love for [...]

Many people have a long weekend ahead and extra time on their hands – so make sure you spend some of it with your best canine buddy. Dogs love to be with their owners and getting extra attention is the best treat for them. Tucker, a member of the AKC Canine Partners program, is showing that [...]

with Family's Devotion   While her daughter took a tennis lesson, jogger Vicky Kaseorg put her wait time to good use with a run around the neighborhood. A lifelong animal lover, Vicky forced herself to look away when she spotted a skinny mud-covered dog lying in a parking lot. Surely some kind-hearted person would [...]

By Karla Deithorn, Executive Field Representative When a terrier or a Dachshund does not progress through the levels of Earthdog tests to the owner's expectations, a common question asked is whether or not you need to train the dog for the tests. There are a wide variety of opinions on this subject and that is [...]

WINNER Debbi Snyder & Amos Hairy Pawter SEMI-FINALISTS Tracy Dulock & Gryffindor Indian Bones Sandi Taylor & Evie Evie’s Magical Dream  Outstanding Performances from the 2020 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are some outstanding performances from 2020 (in random order). The performances ranged from a pre-COVID performance [...]

By Penny Leigh This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Ask Andrea Cobb what it is like to own a Yorkshire Terrier, and she will quickly correct you. “I’m owned by Yorkies,” the Alabama resident quips. “I fell in love with the breed more than 20 years ago when I first met one [...]

Clubs- Allowable Use of the Logo AKC member, licensed or sanctioned clubs in good standing may use the AKC Scent Work logotype in newsletters, brochures or other printed materials in order to identify the club as AKC-affiliated and licensed to host AKC Scent Work trials. Logo presentation must include a description of the club's relationship [...]