Newest in TrainingYour Dog Has the AKC Elite Performer Title. Here's How to Enter the 2024 Virtual CompetitionFrom the 6-minute routine limit to the October 1 deadline, these are the rules that govern the 2024 AKC Virtual Trick Dog National Competition.
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Newest in TrainingYour Dog Has the AKC Elite Performer Title. Here's How to Enter the 2024 Virtual CompetitionFrom the 6-minute routine limit to the October 1 deadline, these are the rules that govern the 2024 AKC Virtual Trick Dog National Competition.
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Retractable Leash Dangers: From Spooked Dogs to Broken Springs
A Texas dog owner's harrowing walk shows what can go wrong with retractable leashes.
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The Redneck Girls' Agility Triumph: 7 Factors Behind Their Championship Win
Gloria Krueger's all-female Border Collie squad outpaced 25 teams and 128 dogs in the Fall 2023 Agility League's toughest division, showcasing the strategy and skill behind their success.
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Muzzle Training: The Safety Skill Every Dog Owner Overlooks
A $15 first-aid tool can prevent bites and reduce panic during emergencies, vet visits, or unexpected stress.
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Six Minutes to Shine: Inside the 2024 AKC Trick Dog National Competition
The country's best trick-performing dogs will compete virtually this fall — and any Elite Performer titleholder can throw a hat in the ring.
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That Doorbell Trick For Dogs Can Backfire In Three Ugly Ways
A bell on the door sounds like a genius housetraining shortcut — but veterinarians and trainers flag problems that can set your pup's progress back months.