Nancy Carey relies on Fast CAT to help burn her Pembroke Welsh Corgi 'Lily's' energy, and it's turned into a passion for pet and owner.

Using lemons while cooking can be a healthy way to add flavor to your favorite recipes. But can dogs eat lemons? No, and here's why.

Discover expert tips from the AKC on how to cope with frequent vet visits for dogs with chronic health conditions. Learn how to support your pet, reduce stress, and maintain emotional well-being.

Training your dog with games is not only fun but effective. These games will help your dog listen despite distractions and polish their obedience skills.

The original American Water Spaniel history is shrouded in a bit of mystery, but these curly hunting dogs were bred with purpose.

The to-do list with getting a new puppy may seem overwhelming. To make it more manageable, we’ve compiled the most important things to teach your puppy.

At nine years old, Morgan Johnson is one of the youngest competitors at the AKC Agility Invitational - and she does it all barefoot.

How do you know if your dog has a fever? Here's how to diagnose fever in dogs and how you can help with your dog's fever symptoms.

Daylight saving time can affect your dog’s sleep, feeding schedule, and behavior. Follow these tips to help your pet adjust smoothly and maintain a routine.

Grooming your dog is always important, but fall is a good time to focus on your dog's post-summer coat, skin, and paw grooming needs as temperatures drop.

Meet Dallas-based disc dog team Daniel Suda and Beauceron "Fat Tuesday," who will compete at the 2025 AKC UpDog Invitational for Freestyle.

Here's how to use mealtime as a chance to train your dog, from employing slow feeders to hand feeding and requesting good behaviors before feeding.

While floods cause major damage, they can also be frightening and even life-threatening for your dog. Make sure you know what to do in the event of a flood.

Why do dogs spin before they poop? It may seem like odd behavior, but some dogs like making circles rather than making number two on the spot.

It might have been the puppies' dark, deep-set eyes peering up at Alan and Jane Stevenson. Or maybe the dogs' fluffy white coats, pressed against the pet s

Walking your dog is essential for daily exercise and stimulation, but how long and how often do you need to walk a dog each day?

The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]

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 New AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH4 Gorman's Athena MXB2 PDS MJS2 PJS MFG TQX T2B6 owned by Diane Fairfax Gorman of St. […]

The Spotlight shines on a dog representing Coonhounds – breeds not often seen in the agility ring. Barley is a handsome Treeing Walker Coonhound who not only holds his Novice Agility titles and runs agility on his League team in Ohio – he is the top TWC in AKC Fast CAT in the nation! His […]

The end of June brought Oregon’s 2025 legislative session to a close, joining Washington state in adjourning for the year.  While both states had fairly limited legislative activity concerning dogs and dog owners, both did see bills introduced that sought to regulate dog breeders. For your reference, below are a few of the significant bills […]