Joann M. asks, "Is it harmful to make a paste of cayenne pepper and apply it to chair legs as a dog repellent?" We understand that puppy teething can be a challenge. Although cayenne pepper may not be harmful to your puppy if swallowed, it may cause irritation to his eyes if he accidentally rubs […]

In the days following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, thousands of people arrived at Ground Zero to aid in the rescue and recovery efforts. With them were hundreds of heroic dogs trained in a variety of capacities. A temporary exhibit honoring these courageous canines has been erected at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and […]

For some of us, the best family vacations include a dog. Luckily, there are a lot of national parks and landmarks across the country that are dog-friendly. Some may already be on your bucket list, others might be new to you — but all of them allow your canine companion to come along! Maine Acadia […]

Search and rescue dogs seem like the ultimate example of determination, working tirelessly to track their target through the roughest of conditions. But what about our pet dogs? Will they stick with a problem for as long as their working counterparts? Unlike our pet dogs that often look to us for guidance, search and rescue […]

A promising puppy from your last litter has gotten off to a smashing start with his owner-handler. He made his debut at your breed’s national specialty by winning Best in Sweepstakes, and shortly thereafter beat impressive adult competition to claim his first major. His owner exhibits him beautifully; they have built a great rapport; and […]

If you're a dog owner, you're probably aware that canine companions, like humans, can be allergic to different types of food or things in the environment, such as grass or pollen. But what about being allergic to other animals, like cats? Can dogs be allergic to cats? The answer is yes. Veterinarian Dr. Robert Trimble, […]

Danielle Belliveau, a resource specialist at Hedenkamp Elementary School in Chula Vista, Calif., is always seeking new ways to engage her students. When AKC Public Education launched a web page for teachers called "Educator Resources" in fall 2017, she was able to bring her love of dogs into the classroom. Educator Resources offers national standards-aligned […]

How well can dogs hear? You might've read that dogs have far better hearing than humans, but it’s not quite that simple.

Massachusetts House Bill 4647 seeks to provide tax credits for individuals who adopt certain dogs from a shelter.  The bill is scheduled to be considered by the General Court’s Joint Revenue Committee on Tuesday, July 17.  Massachusetts residents are encouraged to contact the members of the Joint Revenue Committee and express any concerns they may […]

In honor of All American Pet Photo Day on July 11, we asked AKC readers to submit pictures of their dogs with non-canine pets — and what we received was an abundance of cuteness! Though most of the submissions included furry friends of the feline variety, we also got images featuring a hedgehog, a guinea […]