The decision to bring a puppy into your life should be made only after the careful consideration of many factors. But that decision is just the beginning. Now comes the process of finding him. It can be joyous, nerve-wracking, time-consuming, and exhilarating. It can also be a little overwhelming. We’re here to walk you through […]

Want to teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling? Here's a step-by-step guide on leash training for both dogs and puppies.

Reading through posts on social media, breeders seem to agree that dealing with puppy inquiries can be frustrating. It is certainly a time-consuming aspect of raising dogs and having a public presence; it always has been. But compared to decades ago, before the Internet and personal computers, when breeders had to type individual responses, perhaps […]

The most challenging time of raising a puppy is the adolescent period. Dogs become “teenagers” and seem to forget everything they have ever been taught. This period is individual to each dog, but it may begin when he's about eight months old and continue until he's two years old. Adolescence does not begin and end […]

When you're looking to bring a new puppy into your home, your search for a responsible, knowledgeable breeder might take you across state lines. When you've found your breeder, you may have to travel far far, which means your puppy could be going on a journey too. Families wanting to welcome a new puppy into their […]

From newborn to teenager, a puppy goes through lots of changes. What should you expect during puppyhood? See a puppy timeline of what happens and when.

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By scheduling meals, walks, playtime, and activities in a set daily routine, you and your puppy will be on your way to a successful potty training timeline.

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AKC Canine Partners Turns 10 Years Old AKC competition for mixed breed dogs launched on April 1, 2010, in agility, rally and obedience. Since that date, nearly 400,000 dogs have enrolled in the program, and the number of sports and titling opportunities has more than tripled. All American Dogs also now compete in tracking, coursing […]