Quick Tip for Keeping Your Dog Off the FurnitureFrom the AKC GoodDog! Helpline Team If your dog insists on sleeping on your favorite chair or couch and you prefer that your dog stay off the furniture, try this approach to create a more desirable sleeping spot for your canine buddy. Buy a very comfortable, cushy […]

“My dog comes to me when we’re at home, but at the park, it’s like I’m not even there!” Could you say this about your dog? A reliable recall, or “come when called,” might be the most important thing to teach your dog. It can also be hard to teach, usually because we unwittingly sabotage […]

They are two words that strike dread in many hearts (and pocketbooks): tax day. And for dog breeders, there’s good reason to be cautious. Dog-related deductions and other write-offs from activities that could also be hobbies can trigger a red flag at the Internal Revenue Service. But sound business practices will make tax season easier […]

Approximately half of mammary tumors are malignant, says Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM, an integrative veterinarian in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and half have metastasized by the time they are initially diagnosed. But she adds that prevention of mammary tumors is possible in many cases. Therefore, keep an eye (or better yet, a hand) out for a […]

From the AKC GoodDog! Helpline Team Some dogs regularly chomp on fingers while taking their treats. Some only do it when they are excited or all revved up. Either way, taking things gently in the mouth is a learned skill for some dogs, especially when they are excited! If your dog is a regular “Jaws,” […]

Ask AKC  Dear AKC: I brought home a 7-year-old spayed Whippet/Pit Bull mix. She is a beauty and very strong willed. Her biggest problem that my vet and trainer haven't been able to help me with is eating. She doesn't like to eat. I can't use food to train, etc. I haven't been able to find […]

Does Your Dog Think He’s a Garbage Can? Dealing with Dogs Who Eat Everything   By AKC GoodDog Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb Some dogs are bound and determined to consume things that are not meant to be consumed. I have had two dogs experience life-threatening intestinal blockages: one due to a toy that I gave […]

Ask AKC  Dear AKC : We have two nine-month old Yorkshire Terriers. They are wonderful, energetic little bundles of fun but the little female will look for and consume their feces. I pick up their stools around the yard but inadvertently I miss some. Is there any supplement I can give her in her food that […]

Storm's a comin'! Make sure you are prepared to care for your pet with these tips. Storm's a comin'! Make sure you are prepared to care for your pet with these tips. Stock Up While picking up the bread, eggs, and milk, make sure you also get enough dog food and medication (if needed) to last a […]

ASK AKC  Dear AKC: Our ten month old Lab has gotten foxtails up her nose twice in less than two weeks. The first time our family vet couldn't reach it and she had to go to a specialist with a large vet bill. The second time our vet was able to remove three, inch-long foxtails but […]