AKC Canine Clubs-Community Dogs is an after school program designed for students in grades 6-12.  AKC Canine Clubs-Community Dogs is an advanced version of the original AKC Canine Clubs.  AKC Canine Clubs-Community Dogs can be hosted by a teacher or group leader in any school or youth organization. The goal of this club is for […]

AKC’s Leader of the Pack program is designed to get high school students involved in their communities.  The mission of AKC Public Education is to foster and continue to find ways to ever strengthen the human-canine bond.  By participating in this program, students will have an opportunity to give back to their own dog communities […]

Since the 1980's, there have been significant advances in the field of animal assisted therapy and the use of therapy dogs. Organized therapy dog groups provide educational material to volunteers, they screen both volunteers and dogs, and they provide liability insurance for when the dog and handler are volunteering in a therapy setting. Therapy dog […]

Do dogs have belly buttons? Yes, and learn how to find your dog's belly button and its purpose, plus what health issues to look out for when examining it.

The variety of smells from all the delicious foods served at a barbeque is enticing to us and also to our pets. But can dogs eat corn?

With the proper knowledge, positive training, and patience, owning a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Check out these tips for training a deaf dog.

While you would recognize this herding dog if you saw them, do you know their history? Check out these fun facts about the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

"Aspen" and her owner Kassie Schmid are competing at the 2024 AKC Agility League Championship, and Schmid is keen to show just how capable deaf dogs are.

Although humans have many rituals for mourning the loss of a loved one, there are no prescribed rituals for mourning the death of a pet. Some pet owners hold funerals, burials, or cremations. Others put framed photos in a place of honor or donate to a favorite animal charity. But some take things to a […]

The Akita is a beautiful and distinguished member of the Working Group. Learn about the history and personality of this ancient Japanese dog.