The Internet can offer a wealth of tips and facts on dog food. Unfortunately, it provides even more dog food myths and misinformation. Here’s a sampling of urban legends populating the Web and the actual truths behind them. Myth: Don't Feed Dogs Pork But then I started to wonder why so few commercial foods contained […]

Nordic spitz-type breeds can thrive and even excel in frigid conditions. Here's why these breed types are so well adapted to arctic-like weather.

There's nothing like retiring when you're on top. Meet Reas and Rogue, a pair of Whippets that placed 1-2 in the Pure Speed Division at the 2023...

Does Your Dog Think He’s a Garbage Can? Dealing with Dogs Who Eat Everything   By AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb Some dogs are bound and determined to consume things that are not meant to be consumed. I have had two dogs experience life-threatening intestinal blockages: one due to a toy that I gave […]

Choosing a dog food can be tricky. Learn about the differences between a raw food diet and dry kibble, and which dog food may be best for your dog.

These Norfolk Terrier facts provide insight into the history and personality of this tiny and determined member of the Terrier Group.

Jonah Moffitt THD CGCA is a certified therapy dog, pictured above, and so he is very accustomed to being petted by many people, as well as handled for examinations as he must be well-groomed and healthy to maintain his therapy dog status. Five-year-old Jonah is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program and holds […]

Then a hero, clad in a life jacket, appears, rips open the car door and --- licks the driver all over his face as the crowd goes wild. Meet Radar the Weather Dog, star of Tray’s Wild Weather Camp – a fun show with a very serious message – teaching children how to be safe […]

We have some 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. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]

This lesson is intended to be used as a review of word order for sentences and questions, not as an introductory lesson. Skills practiced Use of “do” Word order in statements vs. questions Word order of adjectives and nouns Using question marks and periods ELL Level Advanced/Bridging Materials Needed Sample sentences printed and cut apart. (see below) […]