Roommates and dogs can live comfortably together, but it's important to start everyone off with positive introductions. Here's how.

Just like us, dogs can benefit from a stretching and strengthening program. Canine conditioning can provide dogs with both a physical and mental workout.

If you're looking to do more with your sport-prospect puppy, there are games and activities that you can work on to build enthusiasm for learning.

Although most puppies are dog social, in adulthood most dogs become dog selective or dog tolerant. Some may even become dog reactive.

The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and you might be looking for a new activity to do with your dog. Flower paw print paintings make perfect gifts for any holiday and they're even a fun gift to give your dog's vet or trainer. It's a simple but cute project that's easy to do […]

Dryer sheets are a danger for dogs, whether they're licked, chewed up and digested, or swallowed whole. What should you do if your dog ate a dryer sheet?

How are dogs treated around the world? What dog laws exist in other countries? We take a look at international dog culture around the globe.

Sled dog breeds have helped humans survive in the Arctic for millennia. Learn more about the work these breeds have done and the sports they participate in today.

Choosing the right dog trainer is essential. Here are some tips to finding a first-rate trainer who will make your life easier.

It is natural that we wonder how puppies perceive the world, and if they see, hear, and smell differently than we do. Here's how puppy senses work.

What motivates one dog is not necessarily what motivates another dog. Here's a breakdown of what most dogs would define as their hierarchy of food rewards.

Vision loss in dogs can be challenging for pets and owners alike. Here's how you can help your dog adjust to visual impairment or blindness.

Wondering how to groom a Golden Retriever? Here's a grooming guide on how to care for a Golden's coat, ears, teeth, and more.

Owning a large breed dog comes with large responsibilities, especially when it comes to choosing the best large breed dog food. After all, you want your dog to live a long, healthy, active life, and that starts with good nutrition. Feeding a properly formulated, high-quality diet is one of the most important things you can […]

Yorkies are famous for their human-like hair and show-worthy coats, and that's why learning how to groom a Yorkshire Terrier puppy is so important.

Amitriptyline, which goes by the brand name Elavil, is prescribed as an off-label treatment for generalized anxiety and separation anxiety in dogs.

New research shows that dogs can understand the words delivered by soundboard buttons, but can dogs use those buttons to communicate with humans?

There are few sights more beautiful than watching a dog do the work it was bred to do, like Border Collies herding sheep.

Dogs can pick up viruses or parasites that lead to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Famotidine, (Pepcid or Pepcid AC) can be used to treat this.

Boundary training teaches your dog to stay in or out of certain areas. Here's how to boundary train your dog with tips from AKC's dog training experts.

At 7 months old, Weimaraner “Gauge,” a Weimaraner, launched herself off the front of a pontoon boat into the water below. She jumped without hesitation, much to the delight of her owners, Anna and Chris Brown. “My husband always wanted a dog so he could jump off the boat and have the dog follow, and she did,” Anna says.   It wasn’t long before they started taking Gauge to dock diving events in […]

Selegiline is a medication that acts on dopamine in a dog's brain. It is used to easy symptoms of cognitive dysfunction syndrome and Cushing's disease.

Have you tried everything you can, and your dog just doesn't seem to enjoy playing fetch? Here are a few reasons your dog isn't playing fetch.

Regular veterinary visits are essential for your pet's health and wellness, but they can be stressful for dogs. Here's how to make vet visits stress-free.

We make a routine out of brushing our teeth every day, but many dog owners don't brush their dogs' teeth at all. Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in adult dogs according to the AKC Canine Health Foundation. So, to help prevent illness and keep your dog healthy, it's important to brush your […]

Cones are necessary for dogs after surgery, but they can cause a lot of distress. Teach your dog to tolerate wearing a cone in case the need arises.

The Diving Dogs Premier Cup is here: and mother-son team Cassandra and Jack Kotwica have arrived with Dachshund, 'Lambert.'

After a year of training and socialization, the time had come for “Luka,” a black Labrador Retriever, to go “off to college.” Puppy raisers Holly Sjogren and her husband, Bob, brought Luka to the Guide Dogs of America headquarters for his formal training turn-in, also known as “puppy college.” In his next phase, he’d learn […]

"Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening, immediate allergic reaction that can cause collapse, shock and death without quick emergency treatment.

"Shake" is a classic dog trick and for good reason. It's cute, fun for dogs, and simple to teach. Plus, it'll amuse and impress your friends and family and is a very polite way for your dog to meet new people. The goal of teaching shake is for your dog to happily offer the behavior […]