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AKC Detection Dog Task Force Educational Resources

AKC Detection Dog Task Force Educational Resources

 

The Confident Puppy

The Confident Puppy Course draws on the combined expertise of the AKC Detection Dog Task Force and the Patriotic Puppy Program to help dog owners, breeders, trainers, and puppy raisers develop resilient, well-socialized, and confident puppies. It provides practical, science-based education designed to support both future working dogs and well-rounded family companions.

Developed in partnership with AKC Public Education/Canine College staff, this seven-session e-learning course distills key lessons from the DDTF and Patriotic Puppy Program into an accessible format for all dog owners.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore seven core areas of puppy development that set the foundation for success—whether aiming for a career in detection work or simply raising an exceptional pet. Each session explains what these areas are, why they matter, and how to apply them in everyday training and socialization.

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