Scorching pavement is damaging to dog paws, and especially puppies. So how hot is too hot for a dog's sensitive paw pads?

Although you won't use it as often as "sit," teaching your dog to stand on cue is more useful than you'd think. Here's how to teach your dog to “stand.”

Vision loss in dogs can be challenging for pets and owners alike. Here's how you can help your dog adjust to visual impairment or blindness.

Dog hiccups are perfectly normal. Here's why they might happen, what to do if your dog gets hiccups, and when to go to the vet.

Rashes on a dog's belly may look alarming and uncomfortable, but they are quite common. These dog belly rash bumps and redness you see can have a variety of causes, from a simple bacterial skin infection to a more serious underlying condition, such as Cushing’s disease. If left untreated, your dog's belly rash could develop […]

Barking is natural for dogs. It's how they communicate, and different dog barks can have different meanings. In addition, barking has many root causes. Your dog might be excited, anxious, frustrated, or even bored. Whatever the reason, excessive barking can become problematic, cause friction with housemates or neighbors, or be disruptive during times when we’re in need of […]

These enriching brain games for dogs will help engage your pet's brain and make your training sessions even more fun.

earn how a plea for vet equipment during 9/11 sparked DOGNY, an AKC initiative to raise money for American canine search-and-rescue operations.

Puppies explore the world through their mouths, so they'll chew anything they can sink their teeth into. By providing them with toys that indulge their teething instincts, you're more likely to spare your shoes and socks from destruction

Giant dogs are some of the hardest-working and most recognizable breeds. But because many of them maintain the strong working instincts and drive they were bred for, they can be a lot to handle. Here are some things to keep in mind if you're considering adding one to your family. Maturation Giant dogs are giant […]