Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so, in […]

Professional pet sitters can offer a variety of services, from dog walking to overnight stays at your house. Here's how to find and choose a pet sitter.

Whether on the carpet, hardwood floor, or anywhere else, here's how to make sure that dog urine won’t leave a lasting impression (and smell).

  The Performance Events Department is pleased to announce the creation of a $10,000 scholarship fund for students that are active in AKC Performance Events who will be attending an institution of higher education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Definition of Performance Events: Field trials, hunting tests, lure coursing, earthdogs, coonhound events, herding, scent work, […]

LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.

Barking is a natural dog behavior, but excessive barking is a nuisance. Learn to curb your dog's barking and teach them better ways to behave.

Dogs growl to indicate they're unhappy, uncomfortable, or even fearful about a particular situation. Here's why your puppy may be growling at strangers.

AKC Vetline is a valuable resource available to your puppy buyers. This live telephone service offers 24/7 health advice from licensed veterinary staff and pet professionals. They can provide helpful medical advice whenever it’s needed – a comfort for new puppy owners. Sometimes owners are not sure their dogs’ unusual behavior warrants a trip to […]

The Spotlight shines on a special dog - Aspen, who is deaf and an amazing agility competitor. Aspen ran last season on the League team Living the Dream based at Dream Acres Agility in Wisconsin. She helped her team win the Season 6 Regulation Sophomore Championship with her speed and accuracy. Her owner and handler, […]

By Penny Leigh (This article first appeared in the May/June 2024 issue of AKC Family Dog magazine). The purchase of a new puppy and the promise of a new sport had Sarah Kolath excited about the future. She trained dogs for 4H obedience competitions as a teen-ager and was ready to re-launch her dog training […]