We have big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Master Agility Champion (MACH) MACH Viking Conqueror Of My Heart FDC MXB MJB owned by Carol Brown of Hailey, ID In December 2019, a […]

Meet Madelyn Pelzer: Planning a Career in Dogs Madelyn began training dogs as a child and has been hooked on agility since she was about 14. She has participated in the AKC Agility League and is aiming for titles with her All American Dog, Aspen. She is looking forward to trying other dog sports and […]

Fun Game to Increase Focus This issue’s quick tip is contributed by Nan Daley of California, who has earned the prestigious AKC Obedience Trial Championship on two rescue All American Dogs. Nan plays the Airplane Game to encourage her dogs to look at her. With your dog in a sit, step in front to face […]

September 30 was the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature over the two-year session. From the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) perspective, California’s legislative session concluded quietly. The session began with bills that could have seen the definition of a “dog breeder” expanded to include many hobbyists, […]

When you think of dog shows what most people picture is the sport of Conformation. Handlers make Confirmation look easy, but there's training involved.

Dryer sheets are a danger for dogs, whether they're licked, chewed up and digested, or swallowed whole. What should you do if your dog ate a dryer sheet?

Natalie Van Tassel, a junior handler from Washington, has found a passion in dog sports. It's also made a huge impact on the 17-year-old's mental health.

Pleural effusion (fluid on a dogs lungs) causes breathing difficulties. Learn more about this life-threatening condition and possible underlying causes.

Newfoundland "Oakley" changed her owner's lives. Now that she's gone, what would their life after Oakley, a talented water rescue dog, look like?

Homegrown terrorism and mass shootings have sadly become everyday news in the United States. As a result, the demand for explosives detection dogs as a deterrent against such crimes is on the increase with one major problem: there are not enough dogs to meet the growing need. The US Government purchases 80 to 90% its […]