The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is delighted to announce the keynote speakers for the 2019 DWAA Awards Banquet: Jill Rappaport and Steve Dale. “We’re thrilled that these two luminaries in the dog writing…

DWAA is grateful to the volunteer judges for the annual writing competition. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us! 2018 Dog Writers Association of America Contest Judges Mary Abram Cara Sue Achterberg…

Each year, I get excited about the annual writing competition hosted by the Dog Writers Association of America. At its core, the DWAA Writing Competition is all about celebrating outstanding media that involves dogs. It’s…

The Dog Writers Association of America’s annual writing contest is open for entries! Journalists, authors, bloggers, photographers, illustrators and editors can compete in a variety of categories for the coveted Maxwell Medallion, named for dog…

Journalist Reeder Named #Germinder20 #PowerofPinkHonoree Honoree Story Focuses On A Family Legacy of Journalism & Storytelling (Kansas City, MO and New York – July 2, 2018) Germinder + Associates has named Jen Reeder, journalist and…

I’ve been reeling from the journalists being gunned down in Maryland and I’m sure all of you have been, too. I just want to send love and support to all of our members and colleagues.…

Dr. Marty Becker inspired DWAA members with his rousing keynote address at DWAA’s Awards Banquet earlier this year … now he’s going to inspire readers with his new book “From Fearful to Fear Free: A…

The National Dog Show’s blog is active again – check out the latest post from intern and social media coordinator Casey Saladino or visit http://thenatldogshow.blogspot.com/ for all the latest news. My Checkered Flag Pups by…

We are delighted that John O’Hurley congratulated David Frei on his recent induction into the DWAA Hall of Fame at the start of the broadcast of the Beverly Hills Dog Show! Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/160756357403215/videos/1373688222776683/…

Congratulations to Norway-based DWAA member Turid Rugaas for receiving His Majesty King Harald of Norway’s Medal of Merit for her work as a dog trainer, educator and writer for the past 50 years! We are…

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) has selected David Frei as the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee for outstanding contributions to the field. He will accept the award on February 10, 2018 at the…

Many thanks to our contest judges for volunteering their time and expertise for this year’s writing contest! Terry Albert Mary Abram Tracy Ahrens Skye Anderson Joanne Anderson Teoti Anderson Dee Andersson Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Esq. Mary…