Bringing your pet to a dog-friendly restaurant allows you to spend more time together. It also offers opportunities to put into practice your dog's manners training. Only service dogs have public access to any restaurant, but some dog-friendly restaurants and outdoor dining options allow your pet to come along. But before bringing your dog along, […]

My experience as a Junior handler was the focal point of my life for nine years, and it was one of the most influential and rich journeys I’ve had in these twenty years. I vividly remember the first time I took my green Norwich Terrier, Diesel, into the ring as a Novice Junior in September […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more MACHs: MACH21 Donaldson's Daisy […]

As natural disasters become more common, it's important to plan ahead in case you and your dog need to someday evacuate your home. One aspect of being prepared for a possible evacuation in the event of a natural disaster involves having things physically ready like making sure your dog is microchipped, preparing “go bags" for […]

Moving from a house to an apartment, condominium, RV, or tiny home can be challenging for dogs. These tips and skills will make the transition easier.

Resource guarding in dogs is a problematic and potentially dangerous behavior. Here's what to know about this issue and how to deal with it.

Dogs might be our best friend but that doesn't mean that all dogs are going to like all people. Some dogs love seemingly all people automatically,...

Owning a dog is a joy, privilege, and responsibility. If you are considering bringing a dog into your life, think seriously about the commitment that being a responsible dog owner entails. The AKC is committed to protecting the health and well-being of all dogs. In honor of AKC's Responsible Dog Ownership Day, on September 17th, […]

Here are seven ways to celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Month this September.

Back-to-school time means people will be out of the house more often. With most kids going back physically to school, schedule changes can be stressful for dogs. The sudden switch from long summer days of playing with the kids to living in an empty home for a period of time can be a tough adjustment […]