Learn valuable dog training tips that can ease the transition for new puppy owners and enhance your dog's experience.

When college students decorate the walls of their dorm rooms, the subjects of the posters they choose may vary. But when Kevin Mason decided to hang an image in his room during his final year at Florida State University in Tallahassee, he chose a Bulldog. However, Mason didn’t own one — at least, not yet. […]

Just like us, dogs can benefit from a stretching and strengthening program. Canine conditioning can provide dogs with both a physical and mental workout.

When you think about breeds competing in Obedience and earning a Utility Dog (UD) title, an Afghan Hound probably isn't the first breed that comes to mind. Count on Golden Retrievers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Border Collies, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherd Dogs to lead the pack of breeds who achieve UDs in obedience. But Hope, a blue and white […]

When using probiotics, some ingredients might look a bit confusing. Here are some of the most common strains you'll find in probiotics.

Water and soil outside can contain bacteria that can be dangerous to your dog, even causing a leptospirosis infection. What is leptospirosis in dogs?

In the six years he's played disc games, Finn Proctor has set several world records for distance throws with his dogs.

Socialization is an important part of puppyhood. Learn advice and tips for setting up a puppy playdate with dogs outside your household.

A good fitness plan can help keep your dog active, injury-free, and healthy. Here's how to build one, step by step, with the AKC FIT DOG program.

Twenty-eight state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors.  It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”.  As introduced, the bill […]