This is the third in a series on early socialization and training that breeders can do with young puppies to help them adapt to life in their future new homes. New puppy owners often do not see the benefits of crate training beyond short-term use as a tool to aid in housetraining, something to be […]

Just like humans, a dog's appearance can change throughout their lives. Some breeds look very different as puppies than they do all grown up. Can you guess the breeds of these 10 dogs based on their puppy pictures?

We are super excited about the Dog Film Festival coming to New York City this weekend (read more about that here), so in anticipation, we compiled a list of 30 of our favorite cinematic canines to use as inspiration when naming your new puppy. (view full list of popular dog names) Balto, from Balto (Read […]

New puppy owners hear a ton of advice from their family, their neighbors, and even the overly-talkative owner at the dog park. Some is spot on, and some is ill-advised. Because those early weeks with a new puppy are critical, it's important to filter that advice and do what's best for your pup and their […]

You can leave a puppy alone for small amounts of time as they grow and mature, but it takes patience and training for them to learn how and be comfortable.

When it comes to Poodles, there is more to the breed than what meets the eye. Fluffy, show dog looks aside, the Poodle is an active, smart, and proud breed that has been favored for centuries. Initially used as a duck hunting breed in Germany, Poodles are now the national dog of France and wear the title […]

Puppies do the funniest things! Do they know they’re funny? Maybe not, but they are usually having fun. Dogs are especially playful animals; not every species actually engages in play. One thing is certain – dogs like to make their people happy. Here are a few things you may see that are perfectly normal and […]

Raising a healthy dog takes more thought than just dropping some kibble in a bowl. Good food and sound nutrition habits set your puppy on the path to a long and healthy life Find out the nutritional needs for each stage of a growing pup plus what you should never do (and what you should […]

You've done all the new puppy owner preparation: You researched and asked questions about the right breed for you, you selected a responsible breeder from whom to acquire your puppy, you puppy-proofed your home, and you spent more hours than you'd care to admit watching videos of dog training tips on AKC.tv. Good job getting off to […]

Welcome to the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program. Started in 1989, the CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who […]