By William Given Inbreeding and linebreeding facilitate our ability to establish our own strain within our chosen breed. These breeding...

The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program provides a perfect framework for training your dog to become a polite member of society. CGC...

We know that puppies should be handled often to get them comfortable with human touch. Going further by teaching them to enjoy grooming...

As safe circumstances and AKC Events return, Motel 6 will continue to support Clubs, exhibitors and our dog sports. Safe, clean and...

There’s much to celebrate when welcoming home a new puppy. However, anyone who’s ever cared for a four-legged bundle of joy can tell you...

Key Points Crates are an important puppy housetraining tool that can make your life easier. Puppy pads and paper training offer a...

There is considerable confusion about Co-efficient of Inbreeding. Alas, sorry, this article probably will not unravel all the mysteries,...

Here are some tips to help make bringing home your puppy the best experience possible. Bring your puppy home on a long weekend or when...

There are so many new experiences and things to think about when you bring home your puppy that you may forget one of the most important...

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Dog Trainer Kate Naito works with thousands of dogs throughout the New York area. She...

As a breeder-owner-handler, I always feel like overwhelmed by my hectic schedule between daily care of our Akitas, breeding & puppy care,...

When you are becoming an active dog fancier, you go to dog shows more often with more than one dog. Learn to set up a grooming & exercise...

One of the top handlers, Amy Booth, demonstrates step by step how to bath a double coat, from the head to the toes.

It is important to understand the proper terminology in the dog showing world. Start with filling out an entry form either through mail...

Many dog exhibitors have made mistakes preparing the bait. What is the proper way to cook it and which material?

Nail clipping and dremeling always sound like Mission Impossible for most of the pet owners. It is actually a piece of a cake once you...

For serious dog fanciers who travel to dog shows several times a year, you learn quickly how important it is to own a durable,...

The secrets of sparkling smile are knuckle bones and weekly brushing. From the top professional handler, this is how to get the job done!

Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows are one of...

Compared with golden retrievers, less thinning is needed for Akitas. Overall this is the best tutorial I have found that teaches...