Teaching your dog to "drop it" is an important behavior and allows you to get that item away from your dog without a chase or fight.

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 […]

Learn the signs, causes and treatments of the most widespread types of canine dermatitis, a common dog skin condition that can range in severity.

Dogs growl to indicate they're unhappy, uncomfortable, or even fearful about a particular situation. Here's why your puppy may be growling at strangers.

Is your dog missing? Don't panic and stay optimistic. Follow these steps to get the word out and try to locate your lost dog.

Amantadine is a medication that's commonly used off-label to treat pain in dogs. It's relatively safe with few serious side effects.

Desperate for a canine BFF? Here are some ways you can show your parents that you're ready for the responsibility of being a dog owner.

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.

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.

Continuing or restarting a training program with your senior dog has many benefits. Learn more from AKC's dog training experts.

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.

Losing a dog is hard. But how do you know when you're ready to add a new pet to the family after a loss? Here's what to consider.

Have a new puppy? Are they suddenly afraid? There's a lot to get used to and prepare for, but one thing that often gets overlooked is puppy fear periods.

Does it seem like your dog suddenly has lost interest in eating food? Knocks over their bowl out of boredom with their food? Here's why.

Some dogs love hiding toys, treats, and anything else they can find. Learn why dogs hide things, and what to do if the behavior becomes a problem.

New tools allow veterinarians to detect, diagnose and treat various types of heart disease in dogs. Learn more about heart disease.

By Penny Leigh This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Friday nights about 20 miles outside of Chicago, people and dogs file into For Your K9 dog training school. They gather to train in the sport of agility, but they may be met with a red carpet; heart stickers to wear; or given […]

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; […]

In this issue, we feature the League representatives of the beautiful state of Montana. Captain Deana Sullivan has headed-up teams since the League’s first year of 2022. Her program has grown to four teams, and she says League is beneficial on many levels for her group – including providing more agility opportunities in a state […]