What do dogs dream about? Is your snoozing hound merrily tracking the scent of rabbits across a meadow, or is your tuckered-out terrier just twitching in their sleep? Do dogs dream the same way people do? Do our dogs dream about us? Their favorite toys or treats? We have so many questions. While it's impossible […]

Learn how the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is part of being a responsible dog owner. It can support you and your dog in many different ways.

Beth Kirven of West Columbia, South Carolina, has always had Sporting dogs — her first dog as an adult was an English Cocker. But once she married and had children, she decided to ditch the grooming and go for some smooth operators: namely, Pointers, acquiring her first from the late Susan Thompson of Solivia Pointers […]

Most dogs enjoy training, but dogs also might like one sport over another. So how do you tell if your dog likes the sport?

Originally bred as hunting companions, pointing breeds excel at tracking upland game for their owners. So which dogs are pointers, and what did they originally do?

You might think a deaf dog is extra challenging to train and own. Although working with them requires a shift in technique, they aren't much more of a commitment than any other dog. You need to teach them basic obedience, just as you would with a dog who can hear, and with a few other […]

Fall brings its own rhythm and sounds. After the long days of summer, it is almost a relief to enjoy the gap between summer and winter. The soft rustle of leaves gliding on chilly winds, the muted sounds of birds still hanging around before undertaking their migrations, and the tinkling sounds of bells all tell […]

Many senior dogs suffer from hearing impairment as they age and become less responsive to you and the world around them. Here's how to cope.

Dogs bred and trained for hunting are driven by instinct to point. Non-hunting breeds may also lift a paw and point for a variety of reasons. Pointing helps dogs to work in tandem as a team with their handlers. You're out for a walk with your dog or perhaps just playing in the yard. Suddenly, […]

As I write this, my dog is napping next to me. Every once in a while, she'll twitch in her sleep; her eyes, nose, lips, and feet moving as if she’s dreaming about chasing something. But is she dreaming? Have you ever stopped to wonder why dogs twitch in their sleep, or if this seemingly […]