Give Me Some Space! Train your Dog to Back Off This training tip is brought to you by Aryn Hervel of Novato, CA. Aryn owns and runs Leaps & Hounds Dog Training, a behavior consulting and pet dog training business. Aryn and her All-American Dog, MACH4 Crush, are one of the top AKC Agility teams […]

Does your dog already know “High Five”? Then go further and teach her to play Patty Cake with you! Get on your dog’s level and have your dog sit in front of you. Put your right hand in front of her left paw and wait until she gives you High 5 with her left paw. […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a final rule that updates  animal welfare regulations to implement a 2014 amendment to the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).   These changes will allow APHIS, “to more effectively use its resources while ensuring the humane treatment of regulated animals under the […]

On a microscopic level, your dog’s body is an ecosystem of tiny organisms, such as bacteria and fungi. These minute creatures, or microbes, may seem gross, but many of them are essential for good health. This is particularly true in your dog’s digestive system. For example, the microbiota (community of microbes) in the gut aids […]

Trying to figure out what to get your dad for Father’s Day this year? If he's a fan of dogs, here are some gift ideas he's sure to love! Embroidered Mens T-Shirt There’s no such thing as having too many t-shirts, and this is one he’ll wear with pride, featuring an embroidered image of his […]

Click below to find the results from the 2014 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship: Best in Show Reserve Best in Show Show Summary Search Dog Entries Breed Results Best of Breed Group Summary Group Results Search Junior Entries Junior Results Veteran Group Results Veteran Winners Best Veteran in Show BBE Group Results BBE Winners BBE Best in […]

The New York City Council Committee on Health is scheduled to consider several revised measures on Monday, November 24 that would impact pet stores and breeders who sell more than 25 dogs in New York City in a year. Thanks to AKC’s communications with the council, and your calls and e-mails earlier this year, the […]

The Tippecanoe County Commission has proposed a rewrite of the county’s animal control code. This includes mandatory sterilization of all dogs and cats over 6 months of age unless the owner obtains a breeder’s permit. The permit is required for anyone who wishes to own an intact animal, regardless of whether that animal is being […]

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) conducts inspections of a wide variety of animal facilities, including dog kennels and breeding facilities as part of its role in enforcing the Federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA).    The USDA has recently revised its inspections appeals process to ensure that those […]

New York City to Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Restrictions on Pet Sales on April 30 April 25, 2014 The New York City Council Committee on Health is scheduled to consider several measures on Wednesday, April 30, that create excessive restrictions on all breeders or pet shops who sell a pet. Among the many new requirements […]