Regular veterinary visits are essential for your pet's health and wellness, but they can be stressful for dogs. Here's how to make vet visits stress-free.

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?

Your dog would probably love to chow down on a hot dog. But is that a good idea? Hot dogs are full of ingredients that are toxic for dogs or unhealthy for them to consume. The Problems With Hot Dogs Many hot dogs contain ingredients that are not good for dogs, such as sodium nitrate, […]

What's that? A few white hairs in your dog's muzzle? Come to think of it, your BCF (Best Canine Friend) catches more zzz's than usual, and unlike the puppy years, doesn't fly into a frenzy every time the doorbell rings. Your senior dog is slowing down. Now might be a good time to make a […]

All dogs make messes, shed, or have accidents. So how do you keep your carpets clean when you have dogs? Follow these simple tips.

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 235, a bill supported by AKC GR, authorizes food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas and sets out access, sanitation, and other requirements. It also specifies that emotional support animals […]

A hot topic in June is the announcement by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it is temporarily banning the importation of dogs from countries at high risk for canine rabies, effective July 14. American Kennel Club Government Relations quickly responded with a legislative alert on the issue and a blog […]

Dog fights are intense, dangerous, and scary. And when your beloved pet is involved, your instinct will be to step into the line of fire to rescue them. It's essential for your own safety and that of your dog that you know how to correctly recognize and break up a dog fight. Why Do Dogs […]

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A visit to the beach is an ideal way to spend a summer day, and it can be tempting to take your dog along. But be aware the beach isn't the best option for all dogs. However, for the right dog, the beach can provide new sights, sounds, and smells to experience as well as […]