Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun for everyone, if you plan carefully. Here are some tips to make traveling with your dog enjoyable. Health and Safety for Dog Travel Bring your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup before going on an extended trip. Make sure all their vaccinations are […]

Dogs are bound to bark, but excessive dog barking can become an annoying problem. Learn tips to help control and curb nuisance barking behavior.

Learn why every dog should be muzzle trained, not just aggressive dogs or dogs with a bite history, and the types of muzzles that are available.

If your dog is fearful of thunderstorms or experiences motion sickness, your veterinarian might suggest giving them a mild sedative. One option is a...

Have you ever taken a probiotic? If you've ever eaten yogurt with live cultures, the answer is probably yes. Probiotics are beneficial or “friendly” gut-dwelling microbes (bacteria and yeasts), and there are billions of them in the gastrointestinal system of all animals. They aid in the digestion of food, fight off potential pathogens, make nutrients […]

How do you know if your dog has anxiety? What can you do to treat dog anxiety? We're here to explain everything you need to know.

Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of separation anxiety in dogs and puppies from AKC's dog training experts.

Dogs use their barks to show how they feel and to communicate with other dogs. The reason behind their bark can change depending on the situation.

Choosing the right dog trainer is essential. Here are some tips to finding a first-rate trainer who will make your life easier.

Walk down the dog food aisle of any large pet-supply store, or peruse the shelves at your local pet food shop, and you can quickly become overwhelmed. This is especially true for new puppy owners, and probably even more so for first-time puppy owners. When did it get so complicated? In years past, dog food […]