Calling all puppy lovers! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest group of puppies for its “AKC Puppy Pack,” which will feature three puppies training for work that will transform the lives of their human companions - what’s better than that? The AKC will follow the endearing stories of all eight […]

If your dog comes along for a hike, car ride, or any outdoor adventure, a portable water bottle and bowl are essential. To keep your dog cool, take one of these highly-rated dog bowls or water bottles along on your next adventure. What You Need to Know About Dog Water Bottles Just like drinking water […]

Learning Objectives Students will use target vocabulary to describe pictures of purebred dogs and dog accessories. ELL Level Emerging and Developing Focus Listening, Speaking Vocabulary white, black, brown, yellow, big, small, medium Materials Needed Flashcards for colors, dogs, size words Lesson Introduction • Review students’ prior knowledge of color words by showing color flashcards and […]

With nice spring weather not far away, many dogs will be spending more time in their backyards. What’s one of their favorite outdoor pastimes? Digging! Here are some ideas to help you and your dog agree on landscaping decisions. First, some of the reasons dogs dig: To pursue animals like moles, chipmunks, gophers, and rabbits. […]

Naming a dog can be serious business. After all, you'll be saying that name thousands of times over the years, and you want it to fit your dog's personality. But it can also be great fun, especially when you come up with clever wordplay, goofy long names, or a funny name that reflects your own […]

“If we can save just one life, it’s all been worth it,” remarks 2019 AKC ACE Award-winning dog owner Dayna Hilton. Hilton, executive director of the Arkansas-based Keep Kids Fire Safe ® Foundation, has certainly saved far more lives than one, but she isn’t the star of the road appearances and Skype shows that keep her in […]

Keeping your best friend happy and healthy. We cherish our dogs as valued family members. As responsible dog owners we need to keep our dogs healthy, give them lots of love and socialization and do what's best for them. Breeds Find the AKC breed that best fits your lifestyle. More Register Your Dog Registration helps […]

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2019 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 14th and 15th.  Each daily event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday).  Daytime hours are 7am – 4pm, and evening group […]

Most dog owners would love to spend more time with their pups. Keeping track of daily activity and rewarding good behavior can help ensure happy and healthy dogs. Thanks to technology, no matter where you are, you can do all of those things and more. Now, you can keep in touch with your pets using […]

The AKC Canine Good Citizen program gave Hemingway a strong training foundation. Now, the GSD is dominating dog sports from FastCAT to Barn Hunt, and more.