Cool temperatures prevailed and ready-to-harvest corn rattled in the wind as rolling thunder crossed the prairie: a field of Rottweilers converging on Del Seaman’s Chisago City, Minnesota, farm October 8 and 9 for the annual Northstar Rottweiler Club all-breed herding tests and trials.  A Rottie works sheep at the event with his owner. Judged by […]

Here are some easy ways to ensure your dog enjoys their walks to the fullest. Get dog walking tips and tricks from AKC's dog training experts.

Competing with a senior dog can come with its fair share of concerns, from joints to weakened eyesight — but at nearly 14 years old, Radiance, a Shetland Sheepdog, is still moving well in Agility. In fact, she’ll be the oldest dog competing in the 2022 National Agility Championship (NAC) on April 1-3 in Ocala, […]

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.

AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Hilarie Erb provides tips for starting a jogging program with your dog. It is important to do this safely and provide the proper training before you take off running! If you are a runner and think that your dog would be the ideal running partner, you may be right. However, there […]

In late 2018, Sully, the 2-year-old Labrador Retriever service dog of George H.W. Bush was photographed alongside the president's casket in Houston, still wearing his service vest. Three months later, Sully is ready for his next mission:  a new job with the U.S. Navy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. [embed]https://www.facebook.com/WRNMMC/videos/585577821957910/[/embed] On Wednesday, Feb. 27, […]

Preparing the sweet, gentle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to follow good behavior guidelines isn't tricky. This graceful, fun-loving toy spaniel only wants to please you. With some planning, persistence, and a positive outlook, your puppy quickly takes to training. Sandy Harrison, Recording Secretary of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, acquired her first Cavalier […]

The first moment I met my 8-week-old Leonberger puppy, Miss Emily von Alpensee, she took one look at me and peed on the floor. I used that opportunity to open a conversation with the breeder about housetraining. "Oh, it's easy," the breeder said. "Leonbergers get it very quickly. As soon as you see the puppy […]

In this issue, we feature the League representatives of the beautiful state of Montana. Captain Deana Sullivan has headed-up teams since the League’s first year of 2022. Her program has grown to four teams, and she says League is beneficial on many levels for her group – including providing more agility opportunities in a state […]

The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American […]