Learn how to potty train your puppy with these tips. These three tried-and-true methods will help you housetrain your dog.

External parasites live on the outside of a dog’s body. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), at some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites, such as fleas, ticks, or mites, on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can cause serious skin problems or carry disease. […]

If you want to include potty pads in your puppy’s housetraining routine, read on for tips on how to potty train a puppy on pads.

The Connecticut Joint Environment Committee has raised SB 234, and scheduled a Monday, March 7, 2022, public hearing on the bill.  In addition to a handful of provisions under the oversight of the Department of Agriculture, the bill includes significant changes to current kennel and dog license rules.  These proposed changes to the current law […]

Wavy, curly, silky, short, double, dense, wooly, corded – dog coats are definitely not all the same. There’s a wide variation from breed to breed and among individual dogs. Not all dog shampoos are good for every dog, but how do you choose which is the best for your pet? Finding a shampoo that is […]

When a new puppy arrives, you're likely to be focused on helping them feel at home with your family rather than any health concerns the dog may have. But a growing puppy can be at risk for developmental disorders such as panosteitis, which can be very painful. Fortunately, by knowing the risk factors and early […]

You've made the mistake of dropping your sweaty workout clothes on the floor. The next thing you know, your puppy has made off with them. When you finally track down the stolen items, you find your pup gleefully rolling around and rubbing their body on them — or, worse, licking and chewing them. Apart from […]

The Oklahoma Senate recently approved a bill that will penalize those who misrepresent a service animal. Senate Bill 1223 was passed with a vote of 34-9 and the bill will now go to the Oklahoma House for further consideration. AKC supports this bill and condemns the deliberate mischaracterization of service dogs and attempts to benefit from service […]

A set of arbitrary and harmful federal breeder bills (H.R. 2840 /S. 1385) that would mandate new requirements for certain hobby and professional dog breeders are gaining support in Congress.  We urge all responsible dog owners, breeders and enthusiasts to contact their lawmakers about the harmful consequences of the bills, and ask them not to […]

Maybe your veterinarian has recommended a prescription diet, or perhaps you've simply decided to try a new brand. Whatever the reason for the switch, changing your dog's diet is more complex than simply pouring the new food into a bowl. In order to avoid upsetting your dog's stomach, you will need to transition to the […]