The Road to Orlando: All-American Dogs at AKC Junior Agility Competition The AKC Junior Agility Competition and AKC Junior Classic will be held Dec. 15 as part of the AKC Agility Invitational and AKC Obedience Classic in Orlando, FL. Young people get the opportunity to compete with their dogs in a national setting. We will […]

The Road to Orlando: All-American Dogs at AKC Junior Agility Competition The AKC Junior Agility Competition will be held Dec. 15 as part of the AKC Agility Invitational in Orlando, FL. Young people get the opportunity to compete with their dogs in a national setting. We will be spotlighting youth who are competing with All-American […]

When you breed, keep a close eye on the puppies for unexpected issues that may need intervention and professional help. I had never had more than four puppies in a litter in my many years of breeding Japanese Chin, and then there was a litter of five. The dam had a C-section when she stopped having […]

If you've ever had a dog before, you may have witnessed him sound asleep and periodically making twitching movements or even vocalizing little yelping or “crying” noises. It would be normal for you to wonder if he was experiencing typical behavior, such as a dream, or if your dog was having a seizure. What are […]

Xylitol in sugarless gums is extremely toxic to dogs. Dr. Jerry Klein, the American Kennel Club Chief Veterinary Officer, shares how you can keep your dog protected.

When it comes to repulsive dog behavior, nothing tops the disgusting practice of eating poop. There are many theories of why dogs eat their stools, however in many cases, it is a bad habit. Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer in American Kennel Club, explains about how to stop your dog from eating poop.

Chocolate is toxic in dogs. Dr. Jerry Klein, the American Kennel Club Chief Veterinary Officer, shares the effects and symptoms of eating chocolate and the treatments of the emergency.​

Dr. Jerry Klein, the American Kennel Club Chief Veterinary Officer, shares information about discoloration on dog's face. Return to the Vet's Corner

AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Milena Barreto has taught her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, dozens of tricks, and Phoebe shows them off on her therapy dog visits. Here, Milena tells us how to teach the very cute trick of Peekaboo. Your dog will walk between your legs from behind and sit, peeping out from behind your legs. […]

In one of the year’s great dog tales, a hero K-9 team who saved lives in Iraq and Afghanistan are reunited in civilian life—after a separation of nearly three years. In June, U.S. Army veteran Staff Sergeant James Harrington, of Mandeville, Louisiana, took possession of retired K-9 Sergeant 1st Class Ryky, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois. […]