Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder seen in dogs, but with proper diagnosis and drugs therapy, most epileptic dogs can live long happy lives.

We had Jaco less than 10 months when it happened. Jaco was a German Shepherd Dog exported from the Czech Republic when he was 16 months old. I wanted him to be my next scent-detection dog, a partner in the work I’ve done for more than a decade, finding the missing and the dead. He […]

Dogs are naturally curious animals, which can sometimes get them in trouble. Even the most attentive dog owners can be caught off guard when their dog licks or chews a household item that is toxic to dogs. It's important to familiarize yourself with the signs of poisoning in dogs and learn what to do if […]

The Major League Baseball season has officially begun and stadiums are pretty much at full capacity. What better way to celebrate than by planning to take your pup to the park to catch a game? Believe it or not, many of the MLB teams sponsor dog-friendly nights so that you can enjoy watching your favorite […]

Colitis in dogs is an inflammation of the colon, which is the large bowel or large intestine. If you think your dog has colitis, here's what to know.

Yesterday, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee amended two dog-related bills that were then immediately approved by the House of Representatives. All bills will now advance to the Senate for consideration before July 31. The American Kennel Club’s (AKC) amendment analysis and the new bill numbers are below: TO INCREASE KENNEL SAFETY, AKA “OLLIE’S […]

January 2, 2024: We are pleased to announce the newest addition to the AKC Family Dog lineup – AKC Fetch. In AKC Fetch, dogs and their handlers have fun, get exercise, and they can earn four levels of AKC titles by demonstrating retrieving skills. AKC Fetch is designed for all breeds. Dogs who are at […]

Taking your dog on the family vacation can make for a great trip, if you plan carefully. Are you traveling by car, plane, train, bus, or boat? How long will the trip take? Will you be staying with family or friends, or at a hotel or motel? Is your dog in good health? These are […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – SB 2 seeks to prohibit inmates from participating in training of dogs for tracking humans. AKC is monitoring this legislation, which was assigned to the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. Alabama – SB 242 seeks to remove the […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – SB 2 seeks to prohibit inmates from participating in training of dogs for tracking humans. AKC is monitoring this legislation, which has not yet received a committee assignment. Arkansas – HB 1591, a bill supported by AKC that limits a local […]