We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking and Trick Dog. Big congrats to the first All-American to earn the Scent Work Masters title and the seventh All-American to earn the Obedience Trial Championship! AGILITY Master Agility Championships (MACH)  Multiple Master Agility […]

The AKC Puppy Pack tells the story of our puppies’ lives through engaging, educational and of course cute photos and videos on Instagram. This program covers the first year of 7 puppies’ lives as they attend veterinarian visits, participate in training, sports & events, and the day-to-day trials, tribulations and joys of raising a puppy. […]

For the happiest, most well-adjusted dogs, learning never ends. The AKC GoodDog! Helpline is here for you and your dog every step of the way. Training your dog during COVID-19 can be difficult without access to normal training classes. That’s why we’re here to help you virtually. The AKC GoodDog! Helpline (GDH) is a live telephone subscription service […]

Before going into greater detail on the test in the next post, just a little bit about the order and reason for of test. There is a very specific order to the test. The test should be performed in an unfamiliar area. It starts with a walk to the test site to allow for a […]

Most dog owners would love to spend more time with their pups. Keeping track of daily activity and rewarding good behavior can help ensure happy and healthy dogs. Thanks to technology, no matter where you are, you can do all of those things and more. Now, you can keep in touch with your pets using […]

Walking into a room to find your dog staring at the wall is a little disconcerting, to say the least. Is there something in the wall? Is there a ghost? Is your dog sick? This particular odd behavior inspires a lot of questions, but the answers might surprise you. Let’s take a look at some […]

For many couples or families, deciding to get a dog is an easy choice. However, agreeing with your partner on what size or breed of dog to acquire can be a lot more difficult. Part of what makes this choice potentially fraught with conflict is that dog lovers often don't use rationale, according to Dr. […]

When puppies age out of mom’s clean-up, it can be tricky to find a good strategy to deal with the mess pups leave behind. A great way to manage is litter pan training! Tractor Supply Company carries pet crate replacement pans that work well as litter pans for breeds of all sizes. Litter pan training […]

It can be tricky to find the right substance to use in your whelping box’s litter pan. Luckily, Tractor Supply Company has a wide variety of materials they recommend. Some pups do best with shavings; others prefer pellets or even potty pads. Tractor Supply Company also carries artificial turf. Choosing the right media can really […]

The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, […]