Kreg Hill competes with two Australian Terriers in multiple dog sports.

When should you give your dog a reward? Every time they perform a behavior or just once in a while? Learn how to schedule rewards effectively.

Dog body language can be confusing. But if you know the signs and signals to look for, it can make it easier to communicate with and understand your pet.

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

It's easy to panic when you see something on your dog's eye, especially if it's a large pink or reddish bump, which could be cherry eye in dogs.

Targeting involves teaching your dog to touch an object with their paw or nose, and it is a very useful skill to teach your dog.

Watch a dog show, and the routine looks so easy. But handling a dog in the conformation ring is harder than it looks, and takes practice.

GPS dog trackers work on a global scale to pinpoint pets' exact location and promote a stress-free recovery if you get separated. Bluetooth has limits.

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 Gift of Time: Introducing a Ground-Breaking New Test For Canine Bladder Cancer We live in amazing times. It seems like just yesterday that we awoke to the rising threat of bladder cancer [also known as transitional cell carcinoma (TCC)/urothelial carcinoma (UC)] in our dogs, with new cases being diagnosed far too frequently. As some […]

If you have made the decision to breed your bitch, congratulations, welcome… and take a deep breath! You are about to embark on an ambitious, demanding pursuit. It requires time, study, hard work and emotional fortitude. Here's everything you need to know about preparing for your first litter. First Things First Because your puppy buyers […]

Welcoming a new litter of puppies into the world is very rewarding, but dog pregnancies can be confusing and stressful, as well as time-consuming and costly. Key Points How Long Are Dogs Pregnant? Signs of Pregnancy in Dogs How to Tell if Your Dog Is Pregnant Caring for a Pregnant Dog Preparing for Puppies Whelping […]

Dog training comes with its own lingo. Learn the definitions for common dog training terminology so you can train your dog with confidence.

Before "Good Boy" hits theaters, learn about the smallest of the AKC retrievers

It only happens once every five years: the Morris & Essex Dog Show. What used to be among the "it" events of the mid-20th century still has something...

Snoopy is turning 75 in 2025! This famous cartoon dog is one of the most iconic members of the Peanuts gang, and he's

The film was selected for the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, where Indy took home the prize for. It opens in theaters October 3. Inspiration for the Film...

In 2000, the movie 'Best in Show' was released, the fictitious Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. And one character was based on handler Michael Canalizo.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs - and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is thrilled to announce the winners of the third annual AKC Agility League Championship. The championship took place September 26th through September 28th at T. […]

This past month, AKC GR staff had the privilege of escorting a local New Jersey lawmaker around the prestigious Morris and Essex show.  This was an excellent opportunity for the lawmaker to see firsthand the true value of AKC shows – from the celebration of purebred dogs and quality breeding, to responsible pet ownership, to […]