Hunting with dogs is an exciting way to channel your dog's natural instincts. Learn some basics about how to safely hunt with your dog and how to train them to work in the field.

The right dog collar isn't just a fashion choice; it should be safe, secure, and comfortable. So what goes into choosing the right dog collar?

Be honest: Do you ever let your dog kiss you on the face? According to a recent article in The New York Times, if you do, you may be putting your health at risk. Dogs’ mouths, like ours, are warm and moist, making them Petri dishes for bacteria. (Be honest again: How often do you […]

If you’ve ever tried to get your dog to notice himself in the mirror, the result was likely disappointing. Studies have previously shown that unlike chimpanzees and dolphins, dogs don’t seem to be able to recognize themselves in the mirror. This test, known as the “mirror test” or the “Gallup test” after researcher Gordan Gallup, […]

If you're flying solo, sharing your home with a dog may add a few years onto your life, a new study suggests. For the study, which was published today in Scientific Reports, Swedish scientists examined data across 12 years of 3.4 million individuals ages 40 to 80 using a government-issued personal identification number (similar to […]

Travel can be anxiety-inducing even in the best circumstances, so with the added chaos and crowds of the holiday season, many of the six million Americans expected to travel by air this week will be in need of serious de-stressing. To help its customers get to their destination more comfortably, United Airlines is sending 200 specially […]

Think your dog is obedient? Watch the best of the best AKC Obedience teams compete at the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship.

Interested in the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship? Don't miss these star teams hitting the courses!

Teaching your dog to "drop it" is an important behavior and allows you to get that item away from your dog without a chase or fight.

14-year-old Calista Sophia McKee loves doing obedience with her dogs. She's on the road with the goal of competing in all 50 states.