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Allow the elder dog to enjoy some puppy-free time.

How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Current Dog Whether you just brought home a puppy or you are walking at a park with your dog, a proper introduction is very important. Here's how to introduce your dog.

From medieval watchdog to spirited companion. ✨

German Spitz Facts You May Not Know One of the oldest breeds from Central Europe, the German Spitz has a rich history in Europe and served as the progenitor of many breeds in the region.

The compact but muscular Australian Cattle Dog is related to Australia’s famous wild dog, the Dingo. These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners.

Why do you love the breed?

Your local dog training club is an invaluable resource.

How to Get Started With AKC Trick Dog Tricks are a great way to keep your dog's mind and body conditioned. Here's how to prepare and train for an AKC Trick Dog Competition.

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month! 🐶 🐾

What does responsible dog ownership mean to you?

7 Ways to Celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Month Responsible Dog Ownership Month is a great time to celebrate your dog and practice your own responsible dog ownership. Here are seven ways to get started.

Training begins the day you bring them home!

Puppy Training Timeline: Teaching Good Behavior Before It's Too Late Puppies, like human babies, do a lot of learning in their early months. Follow this puppy training timeline to get your dog off to a good start.

A diminutive satin-coated terrier with an amusing toy-dog personality, the Toy Fox Terrier is, as breed fanciers say, “truly a toy and a terrier.”

Why do you love the breed?

It's perfectly safe for them in small amounts.

Can Dogs Eat Corn? 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?

Keep your dog away from dead birds, bird f***s, and wild birds.

What to Know About Bird Flu and Dogs H5N1 can infect dogs, as well as humans. So, while it helps to be aware of infectious disease outbreaks, dog owners don’t need to be overly alarmed since there are so few cases of bird flu in dogs and people.

A consistent training routine will keep your working dog happy, driven, and fulfilled.

Channeling Your Working Dog's Energy Into Dog Sports The powerful dogs of the Working Group were bred for a variety of jobs, including guarding property, pulling sleds and carts, water rescue, and protecting livestock. Channeling their instincts and energy into dog sports can be especially fulfilling for these dog breeds.

Aspen shows that deaf dogs can excel in agility with just as much skill and flair. ✨

AKC Agility League Competitor 'Aspen' is a Deaf Dog Ambassador "Aspen" and her owner Kassie Schmid competed at the 2024 AKC Agility League Championship, and Schmid showed just how capable deaf dogs are.

Mealtimes are a perfect way to schedule daily training sessions.

How to Fit Dog Training Into Your Busy Life Life gets busy sometimes. Follow these tips from AKC's dog training experts to ensure you're making the most of your time to train your dog efficiently.

From a touching ceremony to a special keepsake, honoring a dog's memory is a unique, personal journey. 💙

Ways to Honor and Memorialize Your Dog Dogs mean the world to us, even when they're gone. Here are some traditional (and not-so-traditional) ways to honor a dog that’s crossed the rainbow bridge.

With their sporty weatherproof coat and can-do attitude, the noble German Wirehaired Pointer is a versatile, sturdy hunting dog who thrives on outdoor activity.

Why do you love the breed?

The answer depends on your dogs health, breed, and the weather.

How Long Can You Keep Your Dog Outside? Dogs get an unmistakable twinkle in their eyes the minute you reach for their leashes or open the back door. Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.

Transitions are difficult for all of us, even dogs!

Preparing Dogs for Back-to-School Time For pets, the sudden switch from long summer days of playing with the kids to back-to-school can be a tough adjustment. Here are tips to make it easier.

Big, powerful, and built for hard work, the Bernese Mountain Dog is also strikingly beautiful and blessed with a sweet, affectionate nature.

Why do you love the breed?

Hand signals are a great way to communicate.

How to Train a Deaf Dog With the proper knowledge, positive training, and patience, owning a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Check out these tips for training a deaf dog.

We're here to help you put the pieces back together.

When Training Falls Apart: Does Your Dog Need to Go Back to School? Sometimes, your dog may need to go back to school. Here's what to do if your training falls apart and your dog regresses in behavior.

A true Greyhound in miniature, the elegant Italian Greyhound is an alert, playful, and highly affectionate toy companion.

Why do you love the breed?

There CAN be too much of a good thing.

Water Intoxication in Dogs: Can Dogs Drink Too Much Water? Stay hydrated! Especially during hot weather. But is it possible for your dog to drink too much water? Here are the dangers of water intoxication in dogs.

"Service dog placements were associated with 66% lower odds of a clinician PTSD diagnosis..."

NIH Study Underscores Benefits of Service Dogs for Veterans With PTSD A new study providing proof of the power of service dogs for veterans with PTSD could lead to more people benefiting from these positive partnerships.

Stock up on back-to-school essentials with a dog lovers twist! 📚🐾

10 Adorable Back-to-School Supplies for Dog Lovers Love dogs? As you stock up on back-to-school supplies, these dog-themed backpacks, pencils, and lunch boxes are the perfect things to add to cart.

Bergamasco Sheepdogs are bright, loyal, loving, and trainable with a dash of mountain-dog independence.

Why do you love the breed?

Use large toys to keep those sharp puppy teeth from nipping you.

Expert Tips on How to Stop Puppy Mouthing Puppy mouthing and play biting hurts, but with patient, consistency, and these expert tips you can teach your puppy not to mouth humans.

They might think it's not worth their effort.

Reasons Why Dogs May Not Listen Dogs that don't listen or obey are called stubborn dogs, but there are often simpler reasons for their behavior such as confusion or distractions.

Thanks to their powerful noses, dogs are able to pick up on different scents resulting from pregnancy.

Can Dogs Sense Pregnancy? We can’t know for sure the exact moment a dog senses a pregnancy. However, we do know that not much gets by the canine nose. Although your dog can detect a change in scent, it’s unlikely they comprehend the reason for the change.