If you enjoy doing obedience and playing with your dog but competing in obedience seems daunting and strict, consider participating in AKC Rally.

If your dog is a well-behaved companion, why not brag about it with a certificate, ribbon, and official title with the American Kennel Club?

Most of how dogs speak to each other and us is through body language. It would be much easier if they spoke English, but if you know what to look for, their ears, eyes, and tails can tell you everything you need to know.

How much do you know about the food your dog eats?

Aside from conformation, the most common dog sport people are familiar with is agility.

Does your dog love the water? Is he crazy about fetch? Dock diving may be the sport for you!

One of the best ways to test your dog’s ability to pay attention to you and respond to commands is by doing an obedience trial.

Do you enjoy teaching your dog tricks? Thanks to the American Kennel Club trick dog titles, you can show them off with titles and ribbons!

We love having dogs because they make great companions for our everyday lives. They make great hiking, swimming, and couch buddies, but did you know that there are sports you can compete in with them?

For many people, road trips are not complete without the family dog. It’s fun for the whole family to go hiking, especially when the dog can join in, too. However, traveling can often be stressful with a canine companion.

Do you ever wish your dog would just hang out on her bed and relax? Maybe you don’t need a “stay”, necessarily, and you don’t want her in a crate, you just need her out of the way. Enter: the “place” command.

We all want our dogs to accompany us wherever we go. We want to take them on walks in the park, we want them to come with us to the beach. That can be hard to do, though, when there are badly-behaved dogs around. Here are a few tips on how to have a good canine companion!

Four of the six most popular dog breeds in 2020 require regular professional grooming. While some dogs can be fine with a quick brush and nail trim, breeds like golden retrievers and poodles need to see a professional in order to be shed out, bathed, and trimmed for them to stay clean and healthy.

The secret to a well socialized dog

Pay attention to when you're petting your dog. You may be reinforcing bad behaviors.

If you’re working from home these days, you may be tempted to adopt a furry home office companion. Go for it! Dogs enrich our lives in countless ways. While they could be a lot of work, they provide many years of unconditional love and unwavering support. But first, make sure you do your research because adopting a dog is a huge responsibility that requires a lot of careful planning. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips and resources to ensure your adoption goes smoothly.

Have you ever sat home with your dog ad wondered what else you could do with them? Well, I've got a few ideas for you to do more with your dog that will be fun for both you and your dog!

What is Littermate Syndrome? The more the merrier does not apply when talking about puppies. What's better than one puppy? How about two puppies? NOPE.

I want to take my dog with me everywhere but what should I take with me?

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What the hell is piloerection?
Why does my dogs hair stand up on his back?
What does it mean when my dogs hackles are up?

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OMG! Guys! If you haven't gotten to hang out with your dog in the taproom of Heavy Seas Beer, you're missing out! They are always so wonderful to us and our dogs when we visit.

PLEASE make sure your dogs follow the basic rules of respect of this amazing establishment so that we can continue to frequent.

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