Can your dog eat onions? No: onions and onion products can prove toxic to dogs. Find out how to prevent onion toxicity in dogs here.

Does your puppy refuse to go on walks? Here's how to leash-train your puppy and get them interested in walking.

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2024. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link PYO: The Fear Inducing Three Letter Word Tuesday, January 9, 2024 […]

Update: Season 4 is coming soon! In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Agility Grand Championship (AGCH) AGCH MACH6 Mister Tedley MXS2 PDS MJS2 PJD PJDP MFG TQX T2B6 ACT2 TKA owned by Kathy Crain of […]

There are many common dog training mistakes that can confuse or frustrate your dog. Learn to avoid them to boost your training skills.

If you own a dog, you have probably found yourself wondering how much exercise a dog needs daily. Depending on your schedule, that question might sometimes sound more like “How much exercise does a dog really need every day?” As with people, the answer varies from dog to dog and is dependent on age, health, […]

When planning your wedding as a dog owner, you might want your dog involved in the festivities. Here's how to make it work for your wedding.

Fear of loud noises is stressful for dogs and can limit activities they can enjoy. Here are some ways to help your dog feel safe.

Summer is a great time to get outside with your dog and have some fun. The weather is warm, and the kids are home from school. You can hike with your dog, take your dog boating, or go for a picnic. But there are also all kinds of games you can play right in your […]

Some dogs are slow eaters, taking their time to chew every little piece and enjoy each bite. Others seem to swallow their food whole without even bothering to consider what it is they’re eating. They eat so fast you can barely blink an eye before the entire meal is gone. These dogs come in all […]

These enriching brain games for dogs will help engage your pet's brain and make your training sessions even more fun.

We all want a well-behaved dog that doesn't tear things up and goes to the bathroom outside — and dog crate training is an important part of that. A crate creates a safe environment for your dog and a space that belongs to them. While many people view crates through the human lens of being […]

A common question you might ask when you start training your dogs is: When can I stop giving them treats? Some owners are in a hurry to put the treats away because they see it as proof that their dog really knows how to do something. In reality, you don't need to ever completely phase […]

Have you ever wondered how to wash a dog without water? Here are tips and mess-free products to use to keep your dog clean between baths.

Protecting your dog’s joints with the right supplement is an ongoing, daily commitment that will help ensure a good quality of life.

In 2013, while walking in New York City, Laura Burkart saw a Brussels Griffon who stole her heart. The toy breed oozed personality with big black eyes and a look that said, "I'm your best friend." The chance encounter and a growing obsession with the breed eventually led Burkart to throw a lavish Kentucky Derby-themed party this […]

It was a warm spring day, and a neighbor and I were watching some dogs charging around playfully in a fenced, dog-park area, seemingly oblivious to the heat. My neighbor commented, “You know, if we were running around like that we would be drenched in sweat. Dogs must be marvelously adapted to handle the heat.” […]

Jump Ahead: Teach Your Dog to Come When Called Teach Your Dog Loose-Leash Walking Teach Your Dog Sit Teach Your Dog Down Teach Your Dog Stay Getting Started To start off on the right foot (and paw!), your pup needs to know what you expect. Knowing what is expected makes puppies feel secure in their […]

Many of us have experienced the heart-wrenching pain of losing one of our best friends—oftentimes, a dog. For E.B. Bartels, pet loss and the subsequent spiraling emptiness and emotion began at an early age. Not content with the earlier personal aftermath, she became “obsessed” with the wide-scale subject and in 2012 found herself on a […]