There might be a lot of questions swirling around your head if you're planning for your first litter of puppies. Being a first-time breeder can be overwhelming if you don't know what to expect. But we tapped Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, Ph.D., DACT, professor of small animal reproduction at the University of Minnesota, to […]

Do you know what your dog finds most motivating? Whether its food, play, or praise, this is how to find what motivates your dog in multiple situations.

Homework isn't just for kids! Anything we learn requires practice, practice practice, and the same is true for our dogs. Trainers can (almost) always...

When dogs get older many of them begin to experience a loss of hearing and/lor vision. This loss of vision or hearing can be disorienting to dogs and...

Although giant breeds aren't necessarily what people first think of when it comes to canine athletes, these biggest dogs love having a job to do. Most...

Let’s just admit it: Getting started in showing purebred dogs can be intimidating. For newbies, it can seem like the other exhibitors have been given the steps to a choreographed dance that they execute with fluidity and flair, while you are left to lurch around the ring with two left feet. And if you happen […]

Fanciers of English Cockers cherish the unique combination of qualities essential to this sturdy, merry, small sporting dog. A relatively new breed in the specific sense — records of the “modern” Cocker Spaniel date from about 1850, and the breed was first registered with the Kennel Club (England) in 1873— the flushing spaniel as a […]

Whether it's for food or attention, you may be wondering why your dog puts their paw on you. Here are some examples of reasons for pawing.

Training dogs has been a way of life for Roxane Dutson since she was a teen. She taught the family dogs tricks and then became involved in competition through an obedience training group. “My love for working with dogs became stronger as my husband and I got our first Labrador in 1996,” Dutson says. “From […]

After taking part in the fast-growing, fun, and accessible sport of dog parkour, you're not likely to look at park benches, tree stumps, or playground equipment the same way again. It's an ideal activity if attending Agility or Obedience classes isn't possible or practical. And, with a bit of imagination, any neighborhood offers boundless opportunities […]