Dog poop is an environmental contaminant, so it's essential to scoop it up and dispose of it properly. Learn about the different disposal options.

The Washington Puget Sound area's Grief Support Dogs is a place where widowed people can talk about their experiences as widowed people. But dog sports brought them together.

Background On June 12, 2024, the City and County of Honolulu took ownership of approximately 400 acres of former Navy-owned land of Kalaeloa for public park and public recreational area purposes. The City and County of Honolulu will have jurisdiction of the area, with the National Park Services (NPS) overseeing compliance with covenants and agreements […]

Andrew Butkiewicz of Darboy, WI, got started in dog agility when he was only 2 years old. Now, he competes not only in agility, but multiple dog sports.

AKC Breeder of Merit Gold Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds has been involved in the breed since 1992. When she and her family bought their first home in San Diego, California, they were restricted by their homeowners’ association rules to a 25-pound-dog. Kristin wanted a big dog personality in a small dog body […]

Last week, the McAllen City Commission approved an ordinance to limit the number of pets a resident may own to a maximum of 8 adult dogs and cats plus one litter of puppies or kittens. An owner can own more than 8 animals if they apply for a permit from the city. The Commission originally […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, but unlike other vital national security tools, the United States is importing approximately 85-90% of its […]

If you're looking to bring a dog into your home, consider one of America's most popular dog breeds: the French Bulldog.

The Indianapolis City-County Council has approved a proposal to require all owners of intact dogs to register and comply with certain requirements for care and breeding, including reporting each litter produced. The proposal now goes to the mayor for his signature.  Those who wish to contact the mayor should call his office today at (317) […]

Forget any image of Bloodhound history you have, like lazing the day away on a country porch. Picture instead a police dog with a powerful nose.