American Kennel Club

05/15/2026

Looking to get out and have fun with your dog this spring? 🌸 The AKC Spring Scurry is a non-competitive virtual 5K that you and your dog can do together!

Learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/4u9Twk2

05/15/2026

Hold off on this leafy vegetable. ⚠️

Can your dog eat kale? No, and here's why. Learn how consuming kale can cause plenty of health issues for your canine companion.

05/15/2026

Create a challenging brain puzzle! 🧩

Did you know dogs can learn the names of their toys? Here is a step-by-step method to teach your dog this impressive brain-building trick.

05/15/2026

These sleek and racy, lean but muscular hounds work dusk to dawn in pursuit of the wily raccoon. The sight of the American English Coonhound tearing through the moonlit woods, all sinew and determination, bawling their l***y night music, is coon-hunter heaven.

Why do you love the breed?

05/14/2026

This breed was named after a character from a Sir Walter Scott novel!

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier owes its name – and arguably its continued existence – to a peripheral character in an 1815 novel.

05/14/2026

Miniature Bull Terriers are high-energy and goofy companions. 🐾

Goofy, fearless, and full of personality. The Miniature Bull Terrier is one of a kind. Find out if this breed is the right fit for you.

05/14/2026

The high-spirited Irish Setter is known for grace, swiftness, and a flashy red coat. The breed's sweet temperament has made them famously good family dogs who are always up to fetch a ball.

A setter is a type of dog bred to locate game birds by using their keen sense of smell. The setter shows a hunter they've found birds by “setting” down on its belly.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pdo8C0

05/14/2026

The Great Pyrenees is a large, thickly coated, and immensely powerful working dog bred to deter sheep-stealing wolves and other predators on snowy mountaintops.

Why do you love the breed?

05/13/2026

Listen closely! 👂

Besides barking, there are several different dog sounds that canines use to communicate. Understanding when and why sounds are made is important for owners.

05/13/2026

From heroic search and rescue dogs to life-changing companion canines, don’t miss a brand-new episode of AKC Good Dog TV celebrating the incredible winners of the 2025 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence.

- Meet Flint, a FEMA search and rescue dog who brings skill, heart, and comfort to first responders during disasters, presented by NexGard.

- See how Syd, a Golden Retriever, instinctively helps her owner navigate daily life after a leg amputation, presented by AKC Pet Insurance.

- Follow Keva, a Bloodhound with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, as she assists in missing person recoveries and suspect searches.

- Learn how Crisis Response Canines provides comfort and emotional support to communities after critical incidents.

Check your local listings for more AKC Good Dog TV.

05/13/2026

Making the crate their happy place is key!

Crate training doesn't have to be stressful. Follow this step-by-step guide to teach your dog or puppy to love their crate at their own pace.