Once upon a time, old newspapers were the go-to material for puppy housetraining. They were readily available and practically free. Everyone had at least one daily paper delivered, and if there were puppies needing more than the usual amount, people were happy to save and share their old papers with breeder friends. But luckily, there […]

These 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline will make it easy for you to crate train your dog and teach them to love spending time in their crate.

Positive reinforcement training takes practice. Here are four tips to help you train new behaviors effectively by using training rewards for dogs.

Learn how to potty train your puppy with these tips. These three tried-and-true methods will help you housetrain your dog.

Find out how to teach your dog to poop or pee on command with these training tips. Here are step-by-step directions to teach potty on cue.

Puppies, like human babies, do a lot of learning in their early months, especially when it comes to navigating their new environment and adopting good manners. For tips on how to facilitate that learning, we turned to certified dog trainer Kate Naito, who is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Manners Program Director […]

Many dog owners can benefit from professional help, but is board and train the solution? Here's why board and train and why it might not be best.

Don't have a lot of time to work with your dog? That's okay—with small intentional training sessions, you can still make big progress. Even if you have other commitments, you can spend a few minutes a day intentionally working with your dog to achieve your training goals. Here's how to do it. Make the Most […]

Corgis are known for being smart, energetic, and adorable. Plus, they're practically royalty: Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II. But they also require some extra love and attention when it comes to exercise, training, and grooming. For tips, we talked to Anne Bowes, the owner of Heronsway Pembroke Welsh Corgis who […]

With their chiseled features, muscular bodies, and square jaws, Boxers are the movie stars of the dog world. These handsome pups are known for their loyalty, quick wit, and protective nature, but these charming characteristics also mean Boxer pups have a few special considerations when it comes to training and socialization. We spoke with several […]