Each year, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the men and women who dedicate their lives to improving the health, temperament, and quality of purebred dogs. These breeders are the heart of our organizations and they deserve to be recognized for their incredible work. One breeder is chosen from each of the seven groups […]

Just because it's winter, doesn't mean your canine dynamo slows down. Give him toys worthy of his energy, gear for outdoor adventures, and make his holiday dreams come true. Active Buddy Pack This holiday pack contains "snowball" tennis balls for endless games of fetch and his own personalized fleece blanket for downtime. Top it off […]

He takes up all the room on the sofa, can knock you over with a hug, and eats more than the average teenager. And he also owns a huge part of your heart. So this holiday, give him toys, gear, and treats meant just for your super-sized canine BFF. Active Buddy Holiday Pack Whether it's […]

What to give your canine BFF this year? If he's the laid-back type, he'll love these gifts for snuggling and chilling. And even the mellowest breeds enjoy playtime and walks, so there are gift ideas for that, too. And treats ‚Äî don't forget treats! Memory-Foam Sofa Bed for Dogs If your dog is content just […]

The best things come in small packages, as anyone with a small dog can tell you. Whether your dog is a little whirlwind like the Brussels Griffon, feisty like the Miniature Schnauzer, or as gentle as a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, he deserves toys, treats, and gear made just for his diminutive size. Little Cuddler […]

Are antlers for dogs safe for pets to chew on? They actually pose potential health risks to your dog. Learn why, as well as safer alternatives to antlers for dogs.

Valley fever is a fungal infection that can affect dogs. Learn the signs and symptoms, and how valley fever is treated and prevented.

AKC Urban CGC Test as a Public Access Test AKC Urban CGC is a title in the Canine Good Citizen family of awards and titles that also include AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen and AKC Community Canine. AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes […]

Mary R. Burch, PhD Canine Good Citizen Director Here in the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen department, we receive frequent requests from trainer and dog owners who want us to expand the menu of fun things people can do with their dogs. Trick training is becoming increasingly popular and many evaluators teach a few tricks in […]

Meet Michael Shikashio By Mary Burch, AKC CGC Director Note: On a recent survey of CGC Evaluators, evaluators ranked aggression toward other dogs as the most difficult behavior for dog owners to treat or manage, and aggression toward people as the second most difficult behavior to treat. In addition to being certified as an animal […]