Growing up, you may have heard warnings about the health risks of stepping on a rusty nail. It turns out rust isn't the problem but rather the bacteria.

Cerenia is the drug of choice for motion sickness, but is not ideal for every dog. It's vital to know when to use or not to use it, and how to give it.

Settling City Dogs Sassafras Patterdale CPDT-KA Being in a city environment isn't always easy for dogs. Cities are crowded and busy with distractions...

Calming diffusers and sprays are shown to have a calming effect on some dogs. They rely on triggering biological responses to promote relaxation.

The Ace Project helps rescue dogs while introducing college students to dog training and dog sports.

Dogs of all ages benefit from playtime, but how do you know if your dog is getting enough for their life stage? Learn to assess your dog's play routine.

We often hear about dogs' remarkable hearing and sense of smell, but eye health is just as important. Learn more about eye protection for dogs.

The AKC Humane FundSM is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2025 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) are open NOW with new expanded and updated categories! Nominations are open until July 1st, 2025. This year, the ACE Awards have revamped their categories to allow a variety of different heroes to be […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Archer of Madison County Sheriff's Department in Madison, FL., and K9 Jacky with the Port of Portland Police Department in Portland, OR., with the American Kennel Club’s DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that the Danish-Swedish Farmdog has received full recognition and is the AKC’s 202nd breed. The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is eligible to compete in the Working Group. A breed that is newly recognized does not mean that […]