The Public Education department offers many resources to teach children about purebred dogs, dog sports, responsible dog ownership, and safety around dogs. If you are looking for a resource on a specific topic please email publiced@akc.org. The links below contain valuable resources that can be accessed for free at any time.
Teachers Pay Teachers Store
Link to the Public Education storefront containing over 90 free resources that can be downloaded.
Kids News Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter containing activities for kids and articles on dog sports.
Canine Corner Newsletter
Monthly newsletter with monthly themed resources for educators and parents.
Juniors Department
Have questions on how to get your child started with dog sports? Visit the Juniors department website or contact them at juniors@akc.org.
Dog Groups Poster
Poster showing the seven dog groups and a short explanation of each.
Dog Sports Coloring Pages
Coloring pages explaining several different dog sports.
Safety Around Dogs Parent Guide
A parent’s guide to keeping their family safe around dogs.
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