Written for AKC by Sassafras Lowrey, CTDI Dogs thrive on consistency and benefit from knowing what to expect. Routines can support every...

Written for AKC by Harriet Meyers Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the...

Written by Claire Epting for Bustle.com Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could speak our dogs’ language? Luckily, we have the next best...

Written for AKC by Anna Burke and Harriet Meyers One weekend last winter, my neighbor managed to schedule a relaxing getaway to soak up...

Written by April Harris If you’ve ever owned a dog, then you will understand the meaning of “man’s best friend.” Their soothing,...

Written for akc.org by Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT Just when you think your puppy should be settling down for the night, boom, your...

Written by akc.org staff Dogs, like humans, do not tolerate significant variation of body temperature. On average, a dog’s normal body...

Written by Anna Burke for akc.org Whether it’s raining, snowing, or just plain dirty out, nothing will stop your dog from wanting to...

Written by Susan Paretts for AKC.ORG Key Points Some puppies continue growing up until 24 months Larger dog breeds take longer to reach...

Written by By Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT for AKC.ORG It happens every day. Dogs escape from the yard, slip their leash, or in some way...

Written by The Farmers Dog for AKC.ORG This is an advertorial article and is not written by the American Kennel Club. All views and...

Written by By Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT for AKC.ORG When you’re raising a puppy, there can be a parade of behavioral issues that...

By Jan Reisen for AKC Heartworm is a potentially deadly parasite that is transmitted only by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms,...

Written for Shotkit by Alex Caerns I love photographing all animals, but dogs would have to be my favourite subjects. They’re our best...

Written by: American Veterinary Medical Association Social distancing efforts create special challenges for dog owners striving to ensure...

Written for Smithsonian Magazine by Jeff MacGregor This is a love story. First, though, Winston is too big. The laboratory drapery can...

Written by AKC.org With unusually cold weather across much of the country, daily dog walks may be more uncomfortable than ever, for both...

Unconditional love. Devoted companionship. Constant entertainment. Most of us dog lovers know that life is better with a dog.

Written by Sarah Firshein for the NYT Neither house sitters nor jetting off for the weekend are possibilities for most dog owners who...

Written for AKC With wildfires ravaging regions of the Western U.S., both humans and pets are at risk of being displaced and inhaling...