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…

Atlas so kind, always sweet and happy. When someone was happy, Atlas waggled. When someone suffered, Atlas suffered and, Always tried to make it better. His joy, happiness, and love were as contagious as pink…

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.…

Dogs have been humanity’s loyal companions for thousands of years. They’ve been my best friends since I was 2 years old. I can’t remember a time when canines weren’t a part of my life and…

When I first saw Booker in a Facebook post, he was in bad shape. His leg was bloody, and he looked very sad. He was a stray who had been attacked by other dogs and…

My name is Daly Dodsworth, and I am thirteen years old. Three and a half years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, an incurable disease caused by the failure of the pancreas by…

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…