The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to name the Dog Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) as the fourth quarter 2020 winner of the Walter Bebout Award for Leadership in Canine Legislation. The award recognizes federations and owner/breeder organizations that have demonstrated leadership in educating legislators about responsible dog ownership issues and have […]

Popular pups mix fun and education to promote dog sports and responsible dog ownership The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is excited to announce the newest members of #AKCDogStars, an Instagram influencer program. This educational program aims to spread information about dog sports and responsible dog ownership while also capturing the realities of these dog’s lives […]

If you know your dog drank coffee or ate coffee grounds or beans, you need to monitor them for toxicity. Here's what to do if your dog drinks coffee.

Are you and your dog watching Amazon Prime's new original reality series The Pack? Every dog person I know has been buzzing about this show and how great the training was incorporated. As part of the show, 12 teams from across the United States traveled to various countries around the world, competing against one another […]

A treadmill is a great way to exercise your dog as long as you do it safely. Here is everything you need to know about using a dog treadmill.

Training should be a fun experience for you and your dog. He learns some new tricks, you learn how to communicate with him better, and the bond is strengthened on both ends of the leash. Training can also be very frustrating, especially if your dog is not interested in focusing on you. Here are some […]

Getting your dog to settle down in their bed or crate on cue can be like asking a high-energy toddler to sit quietly – an impossible task. But it's incredibly convenient to send your dog to their bed whenever you need them out from underfoot. So, how do you teach your dog to relax and stay in […]

The Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are both adorable companions sharing fabulous ears and smooshy flat faces. These small and compact members of the Non-Sporting Group are both popular with city dwellers as they adapt well to an urban environment. But when you see them walking down the sidewalk, can you tell them apart? Although […]

Jumping up on people is a natural canine behavior. Dogs get to say hello face-to-face when they jump. Even better, it's guaranteed to get attention. However, from a human point of view, jumping to greet is annoying and possibly dangerous. Clothes can get soiled by muddy paws and people, especially seniors and children, can be […]

More than 100 competitors from 29 states and Canada submitted videos of performances for the 2020 AKC Trick Dog Competition. This 2nd Annual competition was a virtual event, open to Elite Performers, AKC’s highest level of trick dogs. The videos were then judged by three AKC licensed judges who selected the winners. The winner, it […]