King, “Alligator Stroll” starring Josh Turner, and “Tyrannosaurus Funk” (animated) sung by Samuel L. Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning “One Shoe Blues” starring B.B. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold) and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced six albums of renegade children’s music. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, “mostly to friends and family,” she says. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five children’s books and seven general audience books, including five New York Times bestsellers. No matter which dog training program or activity you choose, from basic training to competition, one thing is for sure: You and your dog will develop an even deeper bond than you ever thought possible.Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, children’s author, songwriter, producer, and director. And our Expert Advice training section offers information and guidance for teaching your dog that you can apply on your own. The GoodDog! Helpline provides telephone consultation with our team of expert trainers who can offer instant information for immediate concerns. The AKC Family Dog Program is our comprehensive good manners series that can improve behavior and form the foundation your dog needs to participate in other AKC Sports that can be found at AKC clubs or many private training facilities.

The good news is the AKC is here to help, whatever you and your dog need. It’s also a lot of fun for both people and dogs.ĭog training is also a considerable part of responsible dog ownership, but getting started in training might be confusing. Whether your goal is puppy socialization and or participating in dog sports, training is key to making your dog more confident and comfortable in a variety of situations. Puppies can begin very simple training starting as soon as they come home, usually around 8 weeks old. A well-behaved dog is a joy to live with, and proper dog training helps ensure that your pup can participate in almost everything you do together.

Snuggle Puppy! by Sandra Boynton