Cin Go of Massapequa, N.Y., asks about her adult Beagle: When I go outside to walk my dogs in front of my house, if another dog has just been there, my Beagle starts barking and howling excessively and gets aggressive with my other dog that I am walking. Can you please assist!? It sounds like […]

Eight-to-ten weeks is the age at which most breeders send puppies to their new homes, and it is important to let buyers know that they need to continue with socialization when they get their new puppy home. The pups need to continue meeting new people. This is the final four weeks of the most important […]

From outdoor adventures to lounging to playtime, these practical dog gifts entertain, comfort, and even feed your dog. Treat your canine BFF to the perfect gift this year. Collars and Leashes Big dogs, little dogs, polite walkers, pullers, and tuggers ‚Äî they each need a collar and leash, and our collection has something for everyone. […]

Jean Nagle, of Jangle Havanese, has lived in the Fort Myers area of Florida since 2005. Her first breed was the Australian Shepherd, and she showed them for many years. While raising her family, she took a break from dog showing, but when her children were grown, she was ready to come back to it. […]

If you're a musician, there's the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. If you're an actor, there are the Oscars. And if you're a dog breeder, the maraschino cherry atop a lifetime of hard work is to be named an American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year. After all, anyone can have a one-hit wonder, […]

It's every dog owner's nightmare: leaving your dog home alone and having a dangerous situation occur while you're gone. Triniti trusted that her dog was safe and sound while she was just out for dinner. Little did she know, there was a carbon monoxide leak in her home. She could have lost her beloved dog […]

AKC Breeder of Merit Oksana Fagenboym, of Rock ’n Rolla Poodles, was born in Ukraine and has lived with dogs all her life. As a little girl, she picked up puppies and kittens from the street and brought them home. Unfortunately, her family could not keep them because they lived in a hostel. So, they […]

Obedience People and dogs have been companions and work partners for centuries. This requires teamwork, as well as the dog's ability and willingness to respond to directions and behave accordingly. Of course, the same could be said for the modern day; we all want our dogs to behave well in public places, in the presence […]

There's a special event at the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Fla. where the only competition may be for which dog breed you fall in love with first. AKC Meet the Breeds® gives dog lovers, adults and children, alike, a unique chance to meet and play with dogs of more than […]

Who says that dogs don't appreciate the value of money? Holly the Black Labrador Retriever sure knows what a dollar (or multiple) can get her. It's treats! 5-year-old Holly keeps a stash of money hidden away and brings dollars to her owner, Casi Cook, when she wants a treat. According to ABC News, Cook says […]