It all started with a tweet. “Your story could be in Season 2 of DOGS.” The June 2019 post from Dogs producer Glen Zipper included an announcement about the Netflix show’s second season. Your story could be in Season 2 of DOGS. 🐶👇 https://t.co/aoxWtSdPtO — Glen Zipper (@Zipper) June 12, 2019 Around the same time, the Live […]

The City of Follansbee (West Virginia) City Council will be considering seeks to limit the amount of time a dog can be tethered, maintained, or kept outside under certain conditions. on Monday, July 12 at the City Council meeting scheduled for 6:00pm. This proposal was brought before City Council by a local resident who was […]

Dog owners tend to dismiss bad dog breath as just “dog breath,” but there is usually a very good reason behind the odor. Here's how to address it.

In case of an emergency, you need to know your dog will come to you no matter what. Read on to learn how to train a reliable recall.

Summertime is perfect for outdoor fun. And it's even better if your dog can join in. There are oodles of activities to try, from old standbys like fetch to more adventurous pursuits like hitting the trail for a hike. Consider your dog's personality, activity level, and interests to be certain you find the perfect match. If you're looking […]

AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) is pleased to share that the Rhode Island Legislature adjourned on Thursday, July 1, 2021, with no bills of concern to dog owners adopted. Since January, AKC GR issued several detailed alerts, embedded in the bill numbers below, requesting opposition by residents to bills negatively impacting dogs and owners as […]

Dogs have played a critical role in the search and rescue effort in Miami-Dade County. After the incredibly tragic collapse of that 12 story condominium in Surfside, Florida rescue teams are combing through nearly 20 feet of concrete after part of the building came crashing down early last Thursday. And as search and rescue efforts […]

Malcolm Alexander spent nearly 38 years locked up in the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for a crime he did not commit. In January 2018, he was exonerated and given his freedom. As he left the courthouse, one of the first questions he asked was, “What about my dog?” The dog was a puppy he […]

One of the most dangerous rooms of the house with regard to accidental poisonings is the bedroom, on account of the nightstand next to the bed. Many adult dogs and teething puppies sleep in the bed with their owners, and thus have easy access to the drugs on that nightstand. Medications left on counters in […]

- Juniors Division Added To This Years’ Competition - The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the 2021 AKC Trick Dog National Competition. The event will once again be virtual allowing trick dogs everywhere to enter. New to this years’ […]