Every Dog Needs to Know: How to Potty on Leash This issue’s training tip is contributed by North Carolina resident and AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Caroline Currie CPDT-KA. Caroline has been a professional dog trainer since 2012 and currently owns three dogs: Pippin (Miniature American Shepherd) and Chopper and Margot (Border Terriers). She competes in [...]

The AKC Puppy Pack tells the story of our puppies’ lives through engaging, educational and of course cute photos and videos on Instagram. This program covers the first year of 7 puppies’ lives as they attend veterinarian visits, participate in training, sports & events, and the day-to-day trials, tribulations and joys of raising a puppy. The [...]

The AKC Puppy Pack tells the story of our puppies’ lives through engaging, educational and of course cute photos and videos on Instagram. This program covers the first year of 7 puppies’ lives as they attend veterinarian visits, participate in training, sports & events, and the day-to-day trials, tribulations and joys of raising a puppy. The [...]

There are so many good reasons to teach your puppy to go to the bathroom outside, but that is not always the most practical option. Particularly during the first few months with a young puppy, the constant trips outside during potty training may be too much of a challenge. Elderly or mobility-challenged owners may find [...]

By scheduling meals, walks, playtime, and activities in a set daily routine, you and your puppy will be on your way to a successful potty training timeline.

Potty training a puppy is challenging, but with the help of the AKC GoodDog! Helpline, these 10 tips can help make things easier for you and your dog.

If you want to include potty pads in your puppy’s housetraining routine, read on for tips on how to potty train a puppy on pads.

When you live in an apartment or high-rise, the logistics of getting a puppy outside when they have to go potty gets more difficult.

Indoor potty training can help senior dogs with mobility, health, or incontinence issues avoid discomfort and accidents.

Have a new puppy at home? Learn when to start potty training a puppy, create a schedule, use a crate, and prevent common accidents.