The moment a volunteer with a therapy dog walks into a room, you can instantly feel a change in mood. All eyes focus on them, as smiles spread across everyone’s faces. Therapy dogs are NOT service dogs. Service dogs are dogs who are specifically trained to perform a task or tasks to assist a person […]

  The Confident Puppy [accordion] [accordion_panel title="The Confident Puppy (courses)"] Module 1: An Introduction to the Confident Puppy Program Module 2: Choosing the Right Puppy Module 3: Key Training Principles Module 4: Environmental Stability and Socialization Module 5: Introduction to Scent Work Module 6: Reward Engagement and Search Module 7: Fun Fitness and Assessment [/accordion_panel] […]

Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration. Chapter 3, Section 4A of the AKC's Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline states the following: "may be requested for a dog when application for individual registration of the dog is submitted, provided the application, together […]

When competing at the 2025 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup Sarah Maleski wants to enjoy every second on the dock with 9-year-old Australian Shepherd 'Freyja.'

Pink eye, known as conjunctivitis in the veterinary community, is quite common in dogs. Learn about symptoms and potential treatment options.

German Shorthaired Pointers are all-round hunting dogs that also make for friendly companions. Learn all about this & more German Shorthaired Pointer facts.

Xolos are over 3,000 years old, having been revered by ancient Aztecs in Mexico. Learn more fun facts about the Xoloitzcuintli.

I can hardly believe the first day of winter is almost upon us! Where did the warm summer sunshine go? Cold weather is just around the corner, and I must be honest: My dog loves winter and I do not. This means we must meet in the middle. Meeting in the middle will look different […]

Does your loved one want a puppy for Christmas? If someone you know asks for a dog this holiday season, here's how to best approach the situation, and make sure everyone involved is prepared.

The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]