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.

Learn how to keep your dog safe and healthy this Halloween. From dog treats to dog safe Halloween costumes, the AKC has you covered.

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