Keeping your dog occupied at dog shows is important, so they can be at their best once in the ring. Learn tips for keeping your dog good to go at dog shows.

Training your dog to focus on you with the "watch me" command is important for all dog owners. Learn tips and tricks for teaching "watch me" to your dog.

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program teaches your dog fundamental skills, while you can learn what's involved in being a responsible puppy owner.

Start the new year by deepening your relationship with your dog. Try these three New Year's training resolutions and reap the rewards.

Here is a question AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainers hear often: Why does my dog chew up our things when he has dozens of his very own wonderful toys all over the place? The question is usually about a young puppy, but it could be regarding an older dog who inexplicably got it into her head […]

When you live in an apartment or high-rise, the logistics of getting a puppy outside when they have to go potty gets more difficult.

Friendly, active, and outgoing, Labrador Retrievers regularly rank among the most popular dog breeds. There's a lot to love, and for first-time Lab owners, there's a lot to get to know — especially over the course of the initial months of your puppy's first year of life. So what are the key milestones and firsts […]

How to stop a dog from barking when they're home alone can be a challenge. Here are some ways to distract or redirect this behavior in your dog.

Have you tried everything you can, and your dog just doesn't seem to enjoy playing fetch? Here are a few reasons your dog isn't playing fetch.

Dumped Dog Giving Back Through Therapy Work  Thor was left behind at a fast food restaurant in Arizona. For more than a month, he was on his own, seeking handouts and hunting for food. That was until Barbara Tilben-Salisbury entered his life and loaded him onto her RV with her four dogs. She recognized a […]