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

When dogs get older many of them begin to experience a loss of hearing and/lor vision. This loss of vision or hearing can be disorienting to dogs and...

Dogs come in all sizes, from the under-6-pound Chihuahua to the up-to-180-pound Saint Bernard. Dog lovers often long to live with small and large dog breeds for the variety of benefits they offer. The tiny English Toy Spaniel will snuggle on your lap, while the athletic Labrador Retriever will run and hike with you for […]

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 […]

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

There are many advantages to sperm collection. The ability to ship semen across the country and internationally can help promote genetic diversity within a breed. Sperm can be kept frozen for years beyond the life of a dog and used when the right female breeding opportunity comes along. Stacey Hathaway and Stephanie Parker are registered […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]