Walk down the dog food aisle of any large pet-supply store, or peruse the shelves at your local pet food shop, and you can quickly become overwhelmed. This is especially true for new puppy owners, and probably even more so for first-time puppy owners. When did it get so complicated? In years past, dog food options […]

With so much to do like training, socialization, and more, it can be hard to catch the beginning stages of a sick puppy. Knowing the warning signs can help.

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 to prepare for […]

All puppy housetraining takes time and effort, but the results are worth it. The way a breeder trains puppies varies from breeder to breeder -- and these things can change as experiences dictate. Following are tips on supplies and methods that have proven to work well. Supplies Needed A fence or gate to contain the […]

All out of dog shampoo? Here's why using people-friendly soap or shampoo usually isn't safe for dogs, and alternatives to consider.

If your dog seems to be uncomfortable around other dogs, don't lose hope! Here are some tips to help your pet get along with other dogs.

The Virginia House could soon vote on a bill to ban “debarking” – a standard veterinary practice also known as bark softening – except when such procedure is necessary to treat or relieve any injury, disease, or congenital defect that is causing or may cause the dog physical pain or harm. Senate Bill 707 banning […]

On March 3, the House Agriculture Committee will mark up draft language pertaining to federal dog laws in the 2026 House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567). As introduced, the bill supports important priorities for dog enthusiasts and responsible breeders, including canine health, welfare and the rights of responsible dog owners and breeders.  As a constituent of an […]

A new Georgia bill that would potentially create statewide dog ownership limits and subject owners of intact female dogs and/or small hobby breeders to vague commercial-style breeder licensing requirements will be considered in a hearing on Monday, March 2, at 9AM.  Please contact your lawmakers NOW to express your concerns.   Scroll down for talking points […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Government Relations (GR) team is continuing to monitor legislation in Oklahoma that could significantly impact responsible dog owners and breeders. Two measures, House Bill 4055 (HB 4055) and House Bill 3393 (HB 3393), seek to impose new licensing, fees, and inspection requirements on those who own intact dogs for breeding purposes. Below are […]