Flea and tick season is here, and in some areas, it's now a year-round concern. These pests can cause serious problems for your dog, no matter what time of year. Fleas can cause severe itching and skin damage, and for every flea on your pet, there could be hundreds of eggs and larvae around your […]

The e-mail was brief but ebullient: Bud: Friday at 11 a.m. is fine! Have a terrific day! - Jack It was Jack Sharkey’s response to my request for an interview. The Vizsla Club of America’s Dr. Sylvia Kerr, a noted breeder-judge and my club contact for this story, said if I was going to write […]

Have you ever witnessed your dog scooting around on the floor? It, unfortunately, might mean your dog needs their anal glands expressed (a.k.a releasing a buildup of smelly fluid). Manually expressing your dog's anal glands can help relieve discomfort that dogs experience when they are full and can prevent any infections from developing. Expressing anal […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to report that amended Connecticut House Bill 5295 was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 27.  Among other provisions, the bill would require the Department of Agriculture to convene a working group to help develop a plan to create a state-wide online dog licensing portal.  […]

California Assembly Bill 1881 has officially been amended by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee to remove the word “rights”.  The bill now goes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. While AKC did not get every amendment we requested, we are grateful to the author for agreeing to this compromise and addressing our primary and most […]

MACH Malibu XIV CDX RE MXB MJB OF TKN owned by Emily Scott of Saint Louis, MO Malibu is Emily’s very first dog, her Novice A dog, who introduced her to the world of dog sports. She got him from the animal shelter, where he had been passed over many times. “He is such a […]

Calette Hicks already understood how to help dogs. She and her mother, Heather Hicks, made food, sold lunches, and took tickets at herding trials for a Shetland Sheepdog rescue several times a year. But when the 11-year-old saw Ukrainians carrying their pets as they escaped danger on the news from her home in Strongsville, Ohio, […]

When it comes to the lifespan of dogs, researchers have found that size matters. Owners of small dogs can expect to enjoy several more years with their pets than the owners of large dogs. It doesn’t seem to make much sense: large mammals, like elephants and whales, tend to live longer than small ones, like […]

Picture this: You're walking your dog and suddenly, another dog is rushing towards you—something your dog is not prepared for. Dogs don't always need to greet other dogs when out on walks, and encouraging on-leash greetings aren't natural for dogs and could lead to or exacerbate reactivity. Even if your dog is friendly with other dogs, that […]

Warm weather means cookouts, pool parties, and long days spent outdoors. While most dogs love to spend time outside, there are safety precautions to keep in mind before planning your next backyard BBQ bash. Keep these five tips in mind to ensure you and your dog will have a stress-free summer cookout. 1. Make Sure […]