AKC Pet Insurance Blog Directory

Pet Insurance

• A-Framework of Dog Agility
• AKC Pet Insurance Takes on AKC National Championship 2016
• Are Pre-Existing Conditions Covered?
• DIY Halloween Costumes for Your Dog
• Dog Birthday Cake Recipes and Other Cake Options
• Dog Birthday Presents for All Ages!
• Fourth of July Safety for Our Four-Legged Friends
• Hero Dogs of 9/11
• Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
• North America Diving Dogs
• Pet Insurance Information: Myth Vs. Fact
• Pet Memorials to Keep for Life
• Pre-Existing Conditions: Understanding Pet Insurance
• Shopping for Pet Insurance
• The Amazing Crusades of Working Dogs, Therapy Dogs & Service Dogs
• The Road to AKC Full Recognition
• Top 9 Pet Insurance Misconceptions
• Veterinary Specialists
• Volunteering with Your Dog
• What Is Pet Insurance and What Does It Cover?
• Why Buy Pet Insurance?
• Why Pet Insurance Is Necessary

Pet Health and Safety

• 3 Natural Ways to Offset the Pain of Hip Dysplasia
• 5 Natural Remedies to Help Your Itchy Dog
• 5 Potential Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs
• 6 Most Common Eye Problems in Dogs
• 7 Tips to Curb Pet Hair Problems
• 7 Ways to Prevent Canine Injuries at Home
• 8 Common Household Products Dangerous to Cats
• 8 Easy Steps to Bathing Your Dog Outside
• 8 Effective Home Remedies for Dog Constipation
• 10 Must Have Life Hacks for Pet Owners
• 10 Things to Consider When Looking for a Boarding Facility
• A Guide to Canine Arthritis
• A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean Dog Ears
• Acupuncture for Dogs
• Are Hairballs a Symptom of a Larger Problem in Cats?
• Are Motorized Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes Worth the Cost?
• Arthritis in Senior Dogs: It Can Be a Real Pain
• Basic Grooming Skills for Dog Owners
• Best Exercises for Overweight Dogs
• Building Your Pet’s First Aid Kit
• Canine Cook Out Cautions
• Canine vacation: Packing for your pooch
• Can My Dog Donate Blood?
• Can Dogs Get Skin Cancer?
• Can My Dog Still Get Fleas and Ticks in the Winter?
• Caring for Hunting Dogs After the Hunt
• CBD Oil for Dogs
• Celebrate Super Bowl LI Safely with Your Pets!
• Cooking with Your Dog
• Create Excellent Pet Sitting Instructions
• Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard
• Deafness in Dogs
• Dealing With Canine Obesity: The Foods and Habits That Help
• Deep-Chested Dog Breeds and Breathing Problems: When to See a Vet
• Dental Disease Prevention for Pets
• Diabetes in Cats: Prevention and Long-Term Care
• Do Dogs Need Clothes?
• Does My Dog Need Shoes?
• What You Should Know About Dog Ticks
• Dog Ear Infection Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
• Everything You Need to Know About Canine Influenza
• Hands Healing Hounds: The Power of Canine Massage
• Help for the Canine with Motion Sickness
• Heat Safety for Your Pets
• Holiday Safety Tips for Pet Owners
• Home Remedies for Dry Dog Skin
• Hot Paws
• How Technology Is Changing Veterinary Medicine
• How to Celebrate National Specially-Abled Pets Day
• How to Clip Dog Nails: A Step-by-Step Guide
• How to Find the Perfect Veterinarian in My Area
• How to Prepare for Your Dog's First Litter of Puppies
• How to Quell the Canine Smell
• How to Reduce the Risk of Bloat in Large Breed Dogs
• How to Stop Dog Farts
• How to Tell if Your Dog Is Sick: 11 Common Symptoms
• Human Medications Fatal to Pets: How to Keep them Safe
• Hurricane Safety for Dogs
• Interactive Toys Your Dog Will Love for the Holidays
• Is Canine Genetic Testing for You?
• Is Fresh Delivery Food Right for Your Dog?
• Is my dog overweight?
• Is My Dog Overweight? A Step-by-Step Guide to Canine Weight Loss
• Is My Dog Suffering from Anxiety?
• Itching in Dogs: Flea Allergic Dermatitis
• Itching in Dogs: Seasonal Allergies
• Knowing When to Say Goodbye: A Word on Aging Pets and Lovingly Letting Go
• Lumps, Bumps, Redness, and Rashes: When to See the Veterinary Dermatologist
• Lumps on Dogs: What They Are and When to Get Help
• Master Nail Trimming: Part 2 of 2
• National Pet Fire Safety Day
• Natural Flea and Tick Prevention
• Natural Remedies for Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
• Nighttime Safety for You and Your Walking Buddy
• Pet Health Round-Up: The 9 Best YouTube Channels About Dog & Cat Health
• Pet Theft Prevention
• Physical Therapy for Dogs FAQ
• Planning your Pup-Safe Beach Vacation
• Preparing to Fly with Your Dog
• Pupsicles
• Reading and Understanding Dog Body Language: How to Train Your Dog to Interact with Other Dogs
• Reduce Your Dog's Motion Sickness in Cars
• Signs & Symptoms of Cancer in Dogs
• Silent Killers for Pets: Dental Disease
• Silent Killers for Pets: Feline Cardiac Disease
• Specialty Veterinary Service Trends That Will Benefit Your Pet
• Spring Safety for Your Pup
• Thanksgiving Recipes with Dog-Friendly Ingredients
• The Doggie Massage, A New Wave in Spa Treatment
• The Top 5 Reasons You Have a Stinky Dog in the Spring Months
• Three Common Puppy Illnesses
• Tips for Healthy Canine Teeth
• Top 7 Signs Your Dog Is Sick from Something They Ate in the Yard
• Visiting the Vet with an Anxious Pet
• Water Intoxication: What You Need to Know This Summer
• Wet Weather Worries
• Winter Prep for Your Pooch: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know
• What Is Cold Tail Syndrome?
• What Is a Compounding Pharmacy?
• What's Better for Your Dog: Brown Kibble or Human-Grade Subscription Food?
• What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Chicken Bone
• What to do When Your Dog Has Cancer
• When Should I Worry About My Dog’s Diarrhea?
• Why Is My Dog Limping?
• Women in Veterinary History
• 9 Ways to Prepare for Summer Travel with Your Dog
• Canine Acupuncture
• How to Comfort Your Dog During Fireworks
• How to Keep Your Cat Cool This Summer
• How to Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
• Is There Really a Difference Between Puppy, Adult, and Senior Dog Foods?
• Itching in Dogs: Food Allergies
• Pets Are a Woman’s Best Friend
• Calculating Dog Years to Human Years

New Pet Owners

• 6 Tips to Control Dog Shedding
• 7 Ways to Keep Your New Christmas Kitten Healthy
• 9 Questions to Ask During Your Puppy's First Vet Visit
• Best DIY Pet Stain Removers
• Christmas Puppy Blues: Handling Post-Puppy Depression
• Does Your Puppy Have Cabin Fever?
• How to Improve the Bond Between Your Existing Cat and New Puppy
• How to Find a Responsible Dog Breeder
• New Puppy Essentials to Make Your Life Easier
• Speaking Puppy: Communicating with Your New Dog
• The 7 Steps to Bringing Home a New Dog for Your Kids
• The AKC’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021
• The Big Day: Puppy's First Vet Visit
• The Cost of Puppy's First Year
• The Truth About Getting Two Puppies at Once
• The Whys and Why Nots of Getting a Pet for Valentine’s Day
• Top 8 New Puppy Questions
• Which Breed of Dog Best Suits Your Lifestyle?
• Which Style of Dog Bed Is Best?
• Why Your Dog Smells So Bad and What to Do About It
• Is Having a Pet with Young Children a Good Idea?
• May Is National Pet Month

Behavior and Training

• 5 New Ways to Entertain Kittens in 2022
• 5 Reasons to Practice Fitness with Fido
• 7 Tips for Better Communication with Your Canine
• Age and Exercise Routines
• AKC Hunt Tests and Field Trials for Sporting Dogs and Hounds
• AKC Tracking: Put Your Dog's Nose to Work
• Baby-Steps Teaching Your Dog to Swim
• Behavioral Issues in Dogs as We Return to Work
• Best Dog Toys to Spoil Your Pup in 2022 (So Far)
• Bookworms: Read These Training Books!
• Calming Signals: What Your Dog Says with Gestures
• Canine Copilots: Being Polite in the Car
• Canine Door Etiquette
• Canine Fatigue: 6 Signs It's Time to End a Training Session
• Canine Fitness: Teach Your Dog Lateral Walking
• Canine Fitness with Paw Pods
• Chester the Akita and His Unfortunate Amish Buggy Accident
• Choosing the right canine “tools!”
• Christmas Dog Toy Guide
• Competition Obedience – A Test of Teamwork!
• Could Your Dog Be a Therapy Dog?
• Counter Surfing Solutions
• Dogs Are Athletes Too!
• Dogs and Fur-niture
• Dog Trick Fun: Start with the Nose Touch
• Dog Trick Fun: Teach Your Dog to "Pout"
• Dog Trick Fun: Teach your dog to turn left and right
• Dog Park Safety Tips and Rules to Observe
• Does Your Dog Drink Toilet Water? Here’s How to Break the Habit
• Educational Dog Toys: An End to Boredom for Smart, High-Energy Pups
• Equip Your Dog's Home Gym
• Family Dog Obedience: Use the "Elevator" Method
• Five Tips for Dog Training as a Family
• Flyball: Drag Racing for Dogs!
• Herding Dogs: How to Keep Your High-Energy Shepherd or Cattle Dog Active When They're Not Working
• Hit the Ground Running with Trick Dog Training
• How to Add Years to Your Senior Dog's Life
• How to Choose a Dog Trainer and Training Class
• How to Create Canine Barriers in Your Home
• How to Fit Train at Home: Treadmills
• How to Have a Well-Mannered Dog with Houseguests
• How to Keep Your Dog from Eating Too Fast
• How to Reduce Anxiety During Doggy Bath Time
• How to Teach Your Dog to Speak
• How to Teach Your Dog to Swim
• How to Train a Farm Dog
• KLIMB™: Platform Training With Your Dog
• Loose Leash Training
• Make Veterinary Visits Fun!
• Many Breeds Can Compete in Herding
• My Dog Eats Everything! What Should I Do?
• Nip "Nipping" in the Bud: Help with Puppy Teething
• Poles and Pups: Cavaletti Training
• Polite Greetings (No Jumping!)
• Preventing Resource Guarding
• Puppy Housetraining 101
• Raising a Service Dog Puppy
• Resolve Barking
• RDO Day: AKC Trick Dog
• Safely Socializing Your Puppy
• Should I Warm-Up and Cool-Down My Dog Before and After Exercise?
• Teach Your Dog Door Manners
• Teach Your Dog Party Manners
• Teach Your Dog: Paw Targeting
• Teach Your Dog: Sit, Stand, Push-up
• Teach Your Dog: Shake, Chin Touch, Crawling
• Teach Your Dog: Sphinx, Play Bow, Nose Touch
• Teach Your Dog to Shake
• Teach Your Dog: Walk Backwards & Lateral Stepping
• Teach Your Dog to Wrap a Cone
• The Yellow Dog Project
• Train Your Dog to Behave in Public
• Train Your Dog to Stop Chasing Your Cat
• Your Dog Digs Digging? Try AKC Earthdog!
• Wean Your Dog Off Treats
• What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You
• Why Does My Dog Do That?
• Gearing Up for Summer Travel with Your Cat
• What to Know if You're Boarding Your Dog This Summer
• Do Dogs Dream?