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Junior Spotlight Winter 2025
Meet Lauren Ecker: Keeping the Fun in a Successful Agility Career Lauren was accompanying her mother to an agility training class while she was training her dog, Scout. One day Lauren wanted to try her hand at the sport, and that was the beginning of a great agility career. Scout became Lauren’s dog. She handled […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2025/
| February 14, 2025
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Competition/Titles Update Winter 2025
We have big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) AGCH MACH5 Zoey Woofta Crow MXB2 PAD MJB2 PJD MFB TQX MFPS T2B3 T2BP FCAT2 TKN owned by Anjie Crow […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-winter-2025/
| February 14, 2025
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Canine Partners Spotlight Winter 2025
Senior Rescue Pup Becomes Much Loved Therapy Dog Sparky was 11 years old when his family turned him into rescue. They had to move and could not keep him. Sparky was small and adorable, but he also had health issues that were a deterrent to his adoption. Enter Colleen Colenso who was looking for another […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-winter-2025/
| February 14, 2025

Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
9 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special for Your Dog
Valentine's Day is a perfect time to show love to those in your life, including your dogs. Here are some ways to give your dog a special Valentine's Day.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/doggie-valentines-day/
| January 27, 2023

Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
Got Nerves? A Legendary World-Class Athlete Offers Tips on Conquering Ring Stress
What do six seconds (an average dive takes around three) in a super athlete's life have to do with you as you step up to the line with your novice dog?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/greg-louganis-ring-stress/
| February 12, 2025

Expert Advice: Training
Chin Rests: Practical Uses and Teaching Your Dog
The chin rest is a useful behavior for stress-free grooming, exams, procedures, and helping your dog relax. Follow these steps to teach the behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-chin-rest/
| February 6, 2025
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Previously Aired AKC Education Webinars
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2025"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2025. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link Neonate Navigation: Is that Normal? Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Coming Soon […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-akc-education-webinars/
| March 15, 2024

Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Introduce Your Dog to New Neighbors
Here are strategies to help your dog get more comfortable greeting strangers, especially new neighbors or children, in an appropriate manner.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-introduce-your-dog-to-new-neighbors/
| July 22, 2022

Expert Advice: Agility
How Do Dog Agility Competitions Work?
Ever wonder what goes on at a dog agility competition? We've made a beginner's guide — including a breakdown of the obstacles!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-competition-101/
| March 9, 2023

Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Lick Me?
What's better than a kiss from a happy dog? Many dog owners interpret licks from their dogs as a sign of affection, but that might not always the case.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-is-my-dog-licking-me/
| September 21, 2022