Don't shave your dog, as it might make them hotter in summer and creates health risks. Instead, try these grooming and safety tips to keep them cool.

It's important to know how to keep your dog healthy. Here are some of the key ways to maintain your dog's health, inside and out.

When planning your wedding as a dog owner, you might want your dog involved in the festivities. Here's how to make it work for your wedding.

From sporting dogs to toy breeds, show dogs must look the part. “Miss America does not just sit on the couch eating potato chips before a pageant,” says Susan Hamil, a veteran of the dog show world. “It’s the same for show dogs.” Hamil, a judge and fancier of Bloodhounds, is one of the four […]

Dr. Joel Gavriele-Gold, author of When Pets Come Between Partners, says that compromising on dog ownership is often easier than partners would believe.

Incorporate duration, distance, and distraction into your training to ensure your dog understands what you’re asking them to do.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) can help ease the discomfort of arthritis and promotes wound healing. Learn when PRP might be worth trying for your dog.

Even if you're taking CGC classes, It's important to work on training with your dog at home. Here are step-by-step instructions to prepare for the CGC test.

Senior dogs can still have a wonderful quality of life. There are also lots of ways owners can promote movement, health, cognitive function, and comfort.

Life gets busy sometimes. Follow these tips from AKC's dog training experts to ensure you're making the most of your time to train your dog efficiently.

If you and your dog are adventurous and fit, and your dog loves to run, then bikejoring might be a good fit for you. Already well-established in Europe, dog-powered mountain biking is growing in popularity in the U.S too. In its infancy, sled dog racers created bikejoring. It was an ideal way to train and […]

Barking is a natural dog behavior, but excessive barking is a nuisance. Learn to curb your dog's barking and teach them better ways to behave.

There are many simple opportunities for us as dog owners to offer our dogs more freedom and control over their choices to help them be happier.

Football tailgating is a fun fall activity that's made even more fun with a well-behaved dog. Learn how to keep your dog comfortable at your next tailgate.

Teaching your dog touch through nose targeting is a useful behavior. It can help lure certain body positions and more. Here's how to teach your dog touch.

Need help training your fearful dog? Here are some tips for helping your dog through their fears and anxiety from the AKC's dog training experts.

Emotional self-control, also known as impulse control, is something most dogs need to be taught. Here's how to teach your dog self-control.

Rather than struggling at doorways, teach your dog to wait for permission to pass through. Here's how to teach your dog to wait at doorways.

Here are some easy ways to ensure your dog enjoys their walks to the fullest. Get dog walking tips and tricks from AKC's dog training experts.

While many dog owners and their partners gladly share their sleeping space with their dogs, others may disagree about having a dog in the bed.

Contrary to the old saying, you absolutely can teach an old dog new tricks, and you absolutely should. Get your adult dog involved in dog sports.

How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.

Whether you're a regular DIY'er or just want to save some money, making your own dog shampoo is an easy way to do both.

Getting a dog or becoming a multi-dog household can be more complicated than it sounds. Here's how to decide the right number of dogs for you.

With the proper knowledge, positive training, and patience, owning a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Check out these tips for training a deaf dog.

No matter where you live, there are some easy ways to practice Obedience indoors from the comfort of your house or apartment.

In this era of climate change, you can't take storms too lightly. Hurricanes, in particular, have grown stronger as the oceans have warmed and provided more fuel for them. As Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Helene have demonstrated, dog owners have many reasons to thoroughly prepare for hurricane season. Here's what you need to know. What […]

As the 2026 Florida Legislative Session concludes its policy calendar, the American Kennel Club (AKC) Government Relations team is pleased to provide a final update on key legislative outcomes impacting dog owners, breeders, and the broader purebred community across the state. While the Legislature will reconvene budget negotiations, all substantive policy matters of relevance to […]

A Hawaii joint Senate committee is holding votes on Tuesday and Wednesday for HB 1736—addressing Hawaii’s feral cat overpopulation crisis that does not (currently) include dogs. However, proposed amendments expand the bill’s mandatory sterilization requirements to include dogs brought into Hawaii. Dog owners are strongly encouraged to contact the joint committee and urge members to […]

The spotlight shines on a rare breed that was developed in America – the Chinook. Junie represents this working breed in League this season, running on an Elementary team in Alaska where she puts her sled dog genes to good use, as well as running agility. The Chinook is the state dog of New Hampshire; […]