Each year, approximately six million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs, according to the National Cancer Institute. It's estimated that one in four dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime. Cancer is also the leading cause of death in dogs who are past middle age. "Although we have little control over some of the […]

Today, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) formally announced future proposed changes to the federal Animal Welfare Act’s (AWA) rules and standards, including adding regulatory requirements to address species-specific environmental enrichment for all regulated animals, including dogs. Should you be regulated under the federal Animal Welfare Act?  […]

Introduction Dear Student: This resource guide -- -- was created especially for you. Making a career choice that you will be happy with is not easy. There are many things to consider before you can really make the right choice for yourself. Of course there are practical matters, such as educational requirements, that should influence […]

When selecting a puppy from a litter of Tibetan Terriers, Heidi Wanner had her eyes on two dogs. Although she picked Tashi, 6 months later she heard that his littermate, Wolfi, was still available and knew she had to have them both. “Wolfi was an eager youngster, who naturally walked beautifully on a leash,” Wanner […]

Scout is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. She won the Exemplary Companion category. This category recognizes dogs without formal training or certification that have nonetheless distinguished themselves in some way and have made a meaningful contribution to their owners or communities. For almost a decade, Scout has been going to […]

We all want our dogs to live for as long as possible, so it can be scary to think of them developing an illness like heart disease, which affects their daily functioning and life expectancy. Heart disease is a condition that dogs are either born with (congenital) or develop (acquired) through a combination of factors […]

Being stuck at home, for any reason, can be a bummer for both you and your pup. But even though you’re confined inside, you can still engage in meaningful activities with your dog that can stimulate them mentally and physically. So, the next time you find yourself homebound, don’t let it spoil your fun. Try […]

Remember “The Golden Girls” — that TV sitcom staple decades ago? Well, today’s version is fun-loving, too, but has gone to the dogs. And boy do they know their breed, Golden Retrievers. Nancy Lewine and Jenny Cochran are the brains and workhorses behind GoldenSoul Dogs, of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, and American Kennel Club Breeders of Merit. […]

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Magic happened at the 2022 AKC National Trick Dog Competition. Muriel McMullen and her Australian Terrier, Maddie, took some inspiration from the Wizarding World of Hogwarts for a routine titled "Dogwarts School of Witchcraft." From packing her bags to head off to Dogwarts to managing to transform her pet owl into a dragon, Maddie wowed […]