Using lemons while cooking can be a healthy way to add flavor to your favorite recipes. But can dogs eat lemons? No, and here's why.

Discover expert tips from the AKC on how to cope with frequent vet visits for dogs with chronic health conditions. Learn how to support your pet, reduce stress, and maintain emotional well-being.

Training your dog with games is not only fun but effective. These games will help your dog listen despite distractions and polish their obedience skills.

The original American Water Spaniel history is shrouded in a bit of mystery, but these curly hunting dogs were bred with purpose.

The to-do list with getting a new puppy may seem overwhelming. To make it more manageable, we’ve compiled the most important things to teach your puppy.

At nine years old, Morgan Johnson is one of the youngest competitors at the AKC Agility Invitational - and she does it all barefoot.

How do you know if your dog has a fever? Here's how to diagnose fever in dogs and how you can help with your dog's fever symptoms.

Daylight saving time can affect your dog’s sleep, feeding schedule, and behavior. Follow these tips to help your pet adjust smoothly and maintain a routine.

Grooming your dog is always important, but fall is a good time to focus on your dog's post-summer coat, skin, and paw grooming needs as temperatures drop.

Meet Dallas-based disc dog team Daniel Suda and Beauceron "Fat Tuesday," who will compete at the 2025 AKC UpDog Invitational for Freestyle.

Here's how to use mealtime as a chance to train your dog, from employing slow feeders to hand feeding and requesting good behaviors before feeding.

While floods cause major damage, they can also be frightening and even life-threatening for your dog. Make sure you know what to do in the event of a flood.

Why do dogs spin before they poop? It may seem like odd behavior, but some dogs like making circles rather than making number two on the spot.

It might have been the puppies' dark, deep-set eyes peering up at Alan and Jane Stevenson. Or maybe the dogs' fluffy white coats, pressed against the pet s

Walking your dog is essential for daily exercise and stimulation, but how long and how often do you need to walk a dog each day?

Two‑time UpDog Freestyle Champion Bonnie Scott and her dog Kiddo bring high‑energy teamwork and joy to the AKC UpDog Invitational.

Labrador Retriever "Bea," owned by Buddy Niner, wins the 2025 AKC Award for Canine Excellence in the Service Dog category.

Every dog sport has a different vibe, so if it's your first one, you'll want to make sure to dress appropriately. Check out our guide on what to wear!

Unfortunately, dog pee can kill grass, leaving brown and yellow spots on your lawn. Here's why and how to prevent and fix it.

Wondering how to train your dog before the holidays? Teach your dog these important behaviors to ensure a safe holiday season.

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.

Never mind the Mouse. In December, Orlando is all about the dog. Actually, make that plural: Dogs–thousands of them, from tiny Chihuahuas to ginormous Great Danes–stream into Florida to compete in the American Kennel Club's annual flagship event, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. But if you're never attended before, you might just […]

Wonder what your dog's New Year's resolutions are? Take a look at some behavior changes that may be on your dog's mind.

The lone star tick (Amblyomma Americanum) is expanding its territory, and can transmit several deadly diseases to dogs and people.

Fleas are parasites that carry disease and feed on the blood of the host animal. One alternative to flea medication is Diatomaceous Earth.

As seasons change and get warmer, flea and tick seasons change too. Learn your state's season and how to prepare your dog against fleas and ticks.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a potentially fatal tick-borne disease, but if caught early is usually curable. Here's what you need to know.

Does your dog have a rash on his belly? Here's what could be causing it and what you can do to treat a dog belly rash.

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