For thousands of years dogs have sought out small, enclosed spaces for shelter and security. Crating your dog can give him that feeling of safety, like he has his own room to go to. Here are four ways to use the crate: For the youngFor puppies, the crate functions as a sort of babysitter when you […]

If you and your pup are competing in any dog sport, you may start to accumulate ribbons. But what do you do with all of these prizes? Give them a place of honor in your home! Here are fun dog show ribbon display ideas for every decorating style. Trophy Wall Probably the easiest dog show […]

With their habitats and food sources shrinking, coyotes are venturing closer to our neighborhoods, homes, and dogs than we'd like.

Can dogs eat turkey? Is it good for them? Here is what you need to know about feeding turkey to dogs to get your dog through the holidays safely.

4th of July activities can be overwhelming or even unsafe for your dog. Here are steps you can take before, during, and after the holiday to keep them safe.

Sage, a three-year-old Miniature Poodle from Houston, has won Best in Show at the 148th Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show.

Angel Warren already had two rescue dogs when she got started in her local 4-H dog program at age nine: Durango, a Miniature American Shepherd, and Aspen, a Border Collie mix. "It was my first introduction to dogdom and I was immediately intrigued," Angel remembers. This intrigue is what led Angel to get her first […]

Have AKC Agility League Questions? Well we have the answers! BASIC FAQ [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Does my dog have to be registered with AKC to compete in League? "] Yes, your dog must be AKC registered, FSS recorded, or listed with the AKC Canine Partners or AKC PAL program prior to competing. [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] [accordion] [accordion_panel […]

It looks so innocent. Three sides...a swinging gate....a quiet, empty, beckoning space... and a six foot rope. Why is it then, that sheep often hit an invisible barrier as they approach this inanimate object we call the free-standing pen? Why do they stop, lean back, then shy away and hesitate to enter? Could it be […]

The AKC Rules for Retriever Trials state that the word "Retriever" includes the several breeds of Retrievers and/or Irish Water Spaniels. Continuing, it says that field-trial clubs formed to improve any one of the several Retriever breeds may hold field-trial stakes in which one or more of the Retriever breeds may compete. The organization of […]