If you're wondering how to kayak with your dog, follow these tips for a safe, enjoyable experience. Early kayak training starts on land!

By Sarah A. Ferrell "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness ... it was the spring of hope ... We had everything before us." Charles Dickens could have had the joys and fears of raising the best possible […]

While a small dog is as much of a dog as any of the larger breeds, smaller breeds tend to get less training time than bigger dogs.

Every puppy or dog should have ample time to decompress when entering a new home. Here's the importance of dog decompression.

If you have multiple dogs in your family, or a dog and a cat, feeding time can be chaotic. In multi-pet homes, it often feels like you need a referee, with dogs pushing to get each other's food or stealing food from the cat. As a result, mealtime can be stressful for owners as well […]

A retractable dog leash can be convenient, but dog owners often use these leashes in the wrong circumstances or before the dog is ready.

Presenting Koa – star of the Wild West Tricks Dog Show! Koa was born blind and deaf. When his breeders discovered this, they turned him into rescue. Morgan Gross fostered the puppy and then adopted him, giving him the best life possible. Koa has proven to be smart and responsive and, last year, earned the […]

Article Used with Permission of Purina Pro Plan Training dogs and competing in the AKC Agility League has been a whirlwind of excitement for Gloria Krueger of New Market, Alabama. As team captain of Redneck Girls, the winners of the Regulation PhD Division in the Fall 2023 season of the Agility League, Krueger has proved […]

Printed with permission from Purina Pro Plan AKC Agility League course designer Ashley Deacon loves to inspire people to build positive connections with their dogs. He believes one of the best ways to do that is through the sport of dog agility. “Agility is a great way to have a good relationship with your dog. […]

This issue’s tip is from trainer Lindsay Clark of LC’s Competitive Edge Dog Training in Reddick, Fla., and captain of AKC Agility League teams, LC’s Competitive Edge 1 & 2. Lindsay tells us how to use targeting to enhance your dog’s performance in agility and other sports. One of the first things I teach my dogs […]