By Scott Thomas, Detection Dog Training Expert   Browse blogs by subject matter below and in the left navigation. See below for the most recent blogs. Assessment Obedience or no? What makes a successful detection dog? Dog Sales/Procurement What makes a successful detection dog? Dog Sales Overview, Part II Dog Sales Overview, Part I […]

Thank you to Luke, Lexi, Rachel, Savanna and Rebecca for sharing their experiences. Have your own story? Submit it to juniors@akc.org. [accordion]   [accordion_panel title="Luke Edmonson"] Yesterday Luke and Apple competed in the MN State 4-H Dog Show. Here they are at the end of their day. The got Reserve Champion in Foundation Obedience grades […]

Chewed shoes, nibbled baseboards, and gnawed furniture are all common nuisances during your puppy's early months. After all, teething puppies need to chew to help relieve the discomfort of erupting teeth. But dogs grow out of that, right? Nope! Adult dogs love to chew and if they don't learn appropriate chewing behavior, you can expect […]

Getting ready to welcome a Yorkshire Terrier puppy into your home for the first time? Be prepared for that high Terrier energy and many important firsts in your young dog's initial weeks, months, and year of life. One of the most beloved and famous breeds of the toy group, Yorkies—known for their diminutive stature—require extra […]

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. —Maya Angelou A young vet assistant carried my Lab, Fergus, into a room set aside for euthanasia. While Fergus lay on a large, soft pillow, I lay down beside him. I told him what a good guy he was and how I loved him. […]

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

A well-trained German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a joy to live with, one of many reasons why this is America's second-most popular dog breed. Making sure you bring out the best of this remarkable breed starts with puppy training, when your GSD is most impressionable. Finding a Puppy Who Is the Best Fit for You […]

Since December 2019, the countdown clock has been ticking on the American Belgian Laekenois Association website for the coming-out party of what its members believe to be America’s best-kept purebred dog secret. Well, the secret’s out of the bag as of July 1, 2020 when the tousled wire-coated newcomer with shade variations from fawn to […]

If you're interested in taking part in a low-cost and accessible activity with your dog, why not try the lesser-known dog sport of Treibball? Professional dog trainer Dianna Stearns is the President of the American Treibball Association (ATA). She explains that sport was first introduced in Germany by Jan Nibjoer, and then, in 2009, a […]

The AKC Canine Good Citizen test isn't just another title to add to your dog's collection. It also helps build crucial life and obedience skills.