After a particularly rough day of competing in novice obedience with his chocolate Labrador Retriever, Bob Fullum, of Staten Island, New York, got out a pen and wrote three words: Never Give Up. He slipped the phrase into the armband number he was wearing for his dog, Hershey, and smiled into his eyes. “You're amazing, […]

The Akita is a beautiful and distinguished member of the Working Group. Learn about the history and personality of this ancient Japanese dog.

Medically Treat Any Burn on Your Dog to Avoid Infection Due to the potential for secondary infection and other harmful complications, all burns should be taken seriously. Burns from fire, smoldering materials, hot water, grease, tar, and smoke are among the most painful of injuries. (Burns can also stem from electrical sources—as in when a […]

No matter how hardy your dog is, their paws should be protected from snow, ice, or hot pavement. Here are the best dog boots to protect them in any season.

Every dog suffers from diarrhea at least once in their lifetime. And every dog owner knows how messy, smelly, and uncomfortable it is—for the dog and for humans. Here is the scoop on the health benefits of feeding pumpkin to dogs with diarrhea, so that you can help get your dog back on track. What […]

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Be ready for natural disasters and the possibility of evacuating with your dog. Hurricane preparedness tips for dog owners help you get ready for any storm.

The PETS Act requires that household pets and service animals are included in any emergency preparedness operational plans by state and local authorities.

In this era of climate change, you can't take storms too lightly. Hurricanes, in particular, have grown stronger as the oceans have warmed and provided more fuel for them. As Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Helene have demonstrated, dog owners have many reasons to thoroughly prepare for hurricane season. Here's what you need to know. What […]

The American Kennel Club - National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards aims to establish clear expectations that ensure all professional dog groomers have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dog grooming industry. The American Kennel Club -CoreNational Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standard allows flexibility in the design and method of instruction and recognizes that the standards reflect an […]