October 2023 Breeding and training dogs for detection dog programs can be an intimidating feat.  Add the stress of having someone else evaluate those same dogs…well, it can be downright overwhelming! Recently, a group of Patriotic Puppy Program participants attended a hands-on seminar at K2 Solutions in Jackson Springs, NC to learn how K2 evaluates […]

Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is an uncommon idiopathic skin disease. It's believed that a hereditary autoimmune issue, and is not contagious to humans or other dogs.

Paid Advertisement It’s important that your puppy owners move their puppy to an adult formula at the right time to meet nutritional needs and maintain a healthy weight. Timing the transition from a puppy formula to adult formula can vary greatly when considering both the breed and the activity level. Large and giant dogs, for […]

Puppy mouthing and play biting hurts, but with patient, consistency, and these expert tips you can teach your puppy not to mouth humans.

2023-2024 | 2022  Graduates of AKC Patriotic Puppy Program   Agent Local Law Enforcement Anakin Private Sector Anders Private Sector Arrow Private Sector Arvid Private Sector Aspen Private Sector Atlas Private Sector Audi Private Sector August Private Sector Bailey Sutter Sheriff Department-Prison Baker K2 Solutions Baloo Private Sector Bandit Private Sector Batu Local Law Enforcement […]

Your puppy needs to chew. Experts at AKC GoodDog Helpline give these ten tips for teaching your puppy safe and appropriate chewing behavior.

Summer is here, and many dog owners enjoy taking their dogs along when they go to the lake, the beach, or the pool. Educating your puppy buyers about water safety for their dogs is a good idea, as many people don’t understand that all dogs can’t swim or that there are some serious hazards in […]

2023 | 2022   Meet some of the 2022 Graduates of AKC Patriotic Puppy Program   Other Placements: Kirsten Fulk of Tyler, TX, has successfully placed two dogs; Daisy and Doug: Daisy - Black Lab - DOB 9/20/21 was placed with TSA through Arete Canine on 2/10/22. Doug -Black Lab - DOB 9/20/21 was accepted […]

Potty training a puppy is challenging, but with the help of the AKC GoodDog! Helpline, these 10 tips can help make things easier for you and your dog.

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