Cold temperatures and inclement weather can make it hard to do normal activities outdoor with your dog. Learn how to keep your dog entertained indoors.

Need help training your fearful dog? Here are some tips for helping your dog through their fears and anxiety from the AKC's dog training experts.

It's time to jump for joy! With this fun trick, your dog will be jumping straight up in the air on cue. Here's how to teach your dog to jump.

If you have a "challenging" dog, it can be easy to feel discouraged, especially if you dream of training and competing in dog sports.

The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]

Emotional self-control, also known as impulse control, is something most dogs need to be taught. Here's how to teach your dog self-control.

September 9-10, 2024 Delegate Meeting Hotel July 2024 Delegate Standing Committee Self-Nominations Delegate Committee Self-Nomination Instruction Letter List of Delegate Committee members whose terms expire in September 2024 Delegates that were appointed to a committee following the September 2023 Delegate Committee Election will need to self-nominate. Self-Nomination Form due by July 19, 2024 Perspectives Editorial […]

The 2024 AKC Agility Premier Cup, presented by YuMOVE, which will premiere on Sunday, July 28 at noon ESPN, featuring some of the best Agility dogs.

One of the more impressive dog tricks is the leg weave. Although it takes coordination, this remarkable move is easier to train than you might think.

There are three main ways to teach your dog or puppy to kiss you on cue. Here's a step-by-step on how to teach this fun trick!