Have you noticed blood in your dog's poop? Knowing what you're looking at can help you communicate more clearly with your veterinarian.

Separation anxiety is a natural response in puppies being introduced to a new household. Follow these tips to help your new puppy settle in.

For a healthy and socialized puppy, it’s important to provide physical exercise and mental stimulation. Here are some activities for training your puppy.

Vision plays a crucial role in your dog's quality of life. How often should you get your dog's eyes checked to prevent problems?

As temperatures drop, dog owners may look to keep their pets warm and cozy by buying them heated beds. Here are some safety tips to consider.

As seasons change and get warmer, flea and tick seasons change too. Learn your state's season and how to prepare your dog against fleas and ticks.

Two South Dakota bills that seek to strengthen protections related to the use of service dogs are scheduled for committee hearings tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.  South Dakota residents are encouraged to contact legislators via email to express support for Senate Bill 81 and Senate Bill 82 before tomorrow’s 8:30AM meeting. What These Bills Do […]

  [accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] Improving Detection Dog Development Through Early Evaluation: Key Takeaways from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) - January 2026   The AKC Detection Dog Task Force recently hosted a webinar featuring Megan Toms, DVM, MPH, and Jordan Johnson, PhD, MHS, of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). The […]

Twenty legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Delaware – HB 131 This Act prohibits retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats. It further authorizes retail pet stores to collaborate with animal shelters and animal rescue organizations to offer space […]

DQ by Judges (Jan 2026) Score All Abilities / Master Dog / Awarding Ribbons (Jan 2026) Amateur Handler Limit / Handler and Judge Relation (May 2025) MNRC Entry Size and Resources (Jan 2025) Six Various Clarifications (Oct 2024) Talking to Dog in Junior (Jul 2023) English Springer Spaniels Eligible (Nov 2022) Clarifications -Amateurs / Blind Retrieves (Oct 2022) Wirehaired Vizsla Eligible […]