Teenager Excels at AKC Agility with Her Rescue Dog
JuliAnna Munden is a lifelong dog lover, but training classes and competitions never occurred to her. A bark in her backyard changed all that. One day five years ago, JuliAnna was trying to study but a persistent bark outside her home in Pasco, WA, kept interrupting. “I went out back and saw this dog inside […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/teen-ager-excels-at-akc-agility-with-her-rescue-dog/
| June 3, 2015
Meet Logan – A Sweet and Smart Fellow
Clark's Logan UD BN GO RN THDX CGCA owned by Kathy Clark of Chino, CA Logan is a rescue dog who has earned the AKC Obedience title of Utility Dog (UD) – the most advanced class level in competition obedience. Utility requires dogs to perform many difficult exercises, including Scent Discrimination in which the dog […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-logan-a-sweet-and-smart-fellow/
| June 3, 2015
Travels with Fido – High Altitude Trips
Travels with Fido – High Altitude Trips Judy Hunter, owner of mixed-breed dog, Maxsam, shared this story of when “Max” was a puppy a few years ago and traveled with Judy and her husband, Bob, on a cross country trip that included the Rocky Mountains. Dogs can suffer from high altitudes too if they are […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/travels-with-fido-high-altitude-trips/
| June 3, 2015
It’s Vacation Time – Let Your Dog Join in the Fun
Janie Semprevivo, owner of mixed-breed dog Tey-ha, tells how to give your dogs the ultimate vacation. Before rescuing Tey-ha in February of 2009, I never really went on any vacations as I own my own grooming salon that keeps me busy year-round. But Tey-ha changed my life. Now we go to Camp Gone to the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/its-vacation-time-let-your-dog-join-in-the-fun/
| June 2, 2015
Enjoy This Great Video of Murray’s Road to MACH!
We know you will enjoy this wonderful video of rescue dog Murray’s Road to the AKC Master Agility Championship! https://vimeo.com/104271983. MACH Paved With Good Intentions MXB MJB XF owned by Tamar Fuhrer & Jon Faria of Culver City, CA Tamar and Jon adopted Murray in March 2011 from LA Harbor Shelter. He had already been […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/enjoy-this-great-video-of-murrays-road-to-mach/
| June 2, 2015
Lilly: A Good Dog is a Happy Dog
Lilly of Kirschway RAE CGCA, owned by Jill Hubbard of Fairdale, KY, has earned the top title in AKC Rally competition – the Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) and also has passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen-Advanced test. It all started with puppy kindergarten! Lilly is a rescued Great Pyrenees mix that joined Jill’s pack of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/lilly-a-good-dog-is-a-happy-dog/
| June 2, 2015
Enjoy The Ride With Abbie – Most Awarded Surf Dog
Michael Uy put together this video about his ride with his rescue dog Abbie, a member of the AKC Canine Partners program. Michael adopted Abbie from Humane Silicon Valley. The Southern Californian loves surfing and he discovered one day that his dog does too! Abbie is one of the top surfing dogs in the world, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/enjoy-the-ride-with-abbie-most-awarded-surf-dog/
| June 1, 2015
Tally Overcomes Fears to Earn Top Agility Honor
MACH Werz’s Tallulah MXB MJS owned by Mary Ann Werz of Iowa City, IA Tally was found on a farm in Iowa and was fostered by Protégé Rescue. Mary adopted her in 2010 when she was about 4 years old to be a companion to her Jack Russell Terrier. Mary was already training her terrier in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/tally-overcomes-fears-to-earn-top-agility-honor/
| June 1, 2015
I’m Not Kidding – This is My Best Friend!
George seems to be winking over his joke. Yes, Theodore the Hamster is his best buddy, says owner Sherry Lam, who shared this adorable photo with the AKC Canine Partners News. Many dogs are friendly with cats and other small animals, but always proceed with caution when introducing your dog or puppy to a cat, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/im-not-kidding-this-is-my-best-friend/
| June 1, 2015
It’s the Weekend – Let’s Hit the Pool!
Sipper is ready for weekend warm weather fun with his shades and beach towel, in this cute photo sent in by his owner Wendy Marcus. If you and your canine buddy are heading for the outdoors, make sure your dog gets protection from the sun, the same as you. Dogs can get sunburned, especially short-haired […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/its-the-weekend-lets-hit-the-pool/
| May 29, 2015