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!

A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event! With such an occasion, you might wonder how your dog is going to react, or if it could cause them stress.

By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb Many new puppy owners are alarmed when their pup explores the world by tasting every new thing they find. Grass, dirt, sticks, rocks, mulch – nothing is off limits! This is normal behavior. Many animal babies, humans and puppies included, put things in their mouths to find out […]

Magnus is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Search and Rescue category. This category recognizes dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people. In May 2014 Sinead Imbaro, of Miami, said goodbye to Marcus Aurelius, her endeared German Shepherd […]

When I was looking for my first Doberman, I went to the local dog shows and saw which dogs appealed to me. At that time there were over 80 Dobermans entered at all the big shows in the Pacific Northwest. I talked to the people there and got the names of breeders. The people were […]

When it comes to toys, treats, and general necessities for your canine companion, it's easy for pet owners to go overboard. But National Splurge Day on June 18 presents the perfect opportunity to spend some money on yourself! Scroll down for products you won't be able to say no to if you're a dog lover. […]

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...

Fleas, ticks and mosquitos are not only irritating for your dog, but they can be harmful too. Here's how to keep these pesky bugs away from your dog.

Breeders of Merit participants are committed to registering 100% of the puppies in their litters. The AKC recognizes and congratulates the Breeders of Merit who have achieved 100% AKC dog registration for their litter during the month the litter was 100% completed.  BOM has achieved 100% AKC dog registration for all their AKC-registered litters (lifetime) […]

I remember the first time I put a shepherd's whistle in my mouth--a silent little bubble dribbled out one side while my eyes nearly popped from the unreleased pressure behind the instrument. By day two, a reedy pitiful note would moistly eek out on occasion if I held my mouth just right. A few days […]