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 [...]

Age Doesn’t Stop Rescue Dog from Launching Agility Career When you watch Lizzie running an agility course, she looks like an old pro as she navigates the jumps, tunnels and weaves. But the 10-year-old is actually a newbie, who only started training in the sport two years ago. Her owner Catherine Kist of Illinois [...]

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.

Do you have a dog who dislikes or even reduces to going outside in bad weather to relieve themself? Learn how to help get them accustomed.

Have you potty trained your puppy but they still keep peeing in the house? Here's why your puppy may be peeing, and what you can do to help fix it.

Raising a puppy can be overwhelming, but if you're struggling — you're not alone. The following advice will help you tackle common puppy challenges.

Beagles are known for their long ears, hunting skills, and happy-go-lucky attitude. But while they love companionship and are usually easygoing, their noses can get them into trouble. Before you bring home your first Beagle puppy, it's important to prepare.We talked to National Beagle Club Approved Mentor Lori Norman about major milestones for Beagles [...]

Why do dogs pee on beds? Learn about the possible reasons your dog might be peeing on your bed and how to prevent this behavior in the future.

Does your puppy keep going potty in their crate? Here's how to figure out what might be behind this behavior, as well as how to prevent it.

This is the first in a series on early socialization and training that breeders can do with young puppies to help them adapt to life in their future new homes. Housetraining is almost always the number one concern of a new puppy owner. While puppies are still in the whelping box, they begin to learn [...]

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. There are so many elements to basic puppy training, and some, like socialization, have a tight timeline. So what are the behaviors should you teach a puppy first? In This Article Potty Training Crate Training Alone Time Training Teaching Appropriate Chewing Socialization and Confidence [...]

This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Alaska wags her tail and wiggles her body every time a person approaches. She has a great grin and calm demeanor but, turned in as a stray to a small rural shelter, her adoption chances were slim. She was an adult. She was black (the least [...]