Taking walks with your dogs is important, and walking multiple dogs at once can save you time. Here are some tips to make those walks enjoyable and safe.

Shelters have many dogs with sad stories. But Roger was the one of the most heartbreaking cases Vicki Brown had ever seen.

Dog training comes with its own lingo. Learn the definitions for common dog training terminology so you can train your dog with confidence.

There are many reasons why you might take your dog's temperature, so it's good to know the best thermometer to use, how to use it, and what to look for.

We pay homage to some of history's most indomitable female dogs. They went above and beyond (in one case, literally) in service to humankind. Strelka and Belka Years before Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman cosmonaut in space, two other females blazed a trail. On August 19, 1960, the two mixed-breed dogs were aboard the […]

Rinn Siegrist and "Saffron" the All-American Dog are competing at the Diving Dogs Teams Challenge. Saffy is the oldest dog at the 2026 event.

Many cases of canine constipation can be resolved with dietary changes and exercise, but other cases may require a veterinarian's insight.

Does your dog have a double coat? Learn how double coats work, why they matter, and how to groom double-coated breeds throughout the year.

Your dog just licked—or worse—swallowed a toad! Now what? Learn more about toads that are poisonous to dogs, and how to keep your dog safe.

The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs. Visit our 2024 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the […]