Rescue Moms & Pups Get Second Chance Through Special Program
This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Alaska wags her tail and wiggles her body every time a person approaches. She has a great grin and calm demeanor but, turned in as a stray to a small rural shelter, her adoption chances were slim. She was an adult. She was black (the least […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-moms-pups-get-second-chance-thru-special-program/ | May 6, 2015
Go Sit on the Bench!
This training tip is contributed by dog trainer Kay Lackey of Lodi, OH, owner of Katie’s Ark Dog Training. She is the owner of an AKC Canine Partner named Rocky, a pitbull mix who is a certified therapy dog and rally competitor. Lackey, who has a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science, has worked with animals […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/go-sit-on-the-bench/ | May 6, 2015
Two All-American Dogs Named to World Agility Team
Congratulations to two dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program who will represent the AKC and the United States on the AKC European Open Agility Team. The world competition takes place  July 24-26 in Germany. Dynamite Dynamite and Monkey Joe (white dog pictured exiting tunnel) both earned spots on the team during the AKC World […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-all-american-dogs-named-to-world-agility-team/ | May 6, 2015
The Touch Game for Fun & Focus
This training tip offers great advice on teaching and building desire to play the “touch” game – a great way to get your dog’s attention even in distracting situations. It is brought to us by Shannon Jones, AKC Rally Judge. She also teaches basic obedience, competitive obedience and rally obedience at two training centers in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-touch-game-for-fun-focus/ | May 5, 2015
Which One is the Real Pup?
Can you find Lilly, one of our AKC Canine Partner members, in this adorable photograph submitted by her owner Jeannie Battagin? The photo is just one of many great pics in the My Favorite Toy gallery in the current issue of the AKC Canine Partners News newsletter. The newsletter is distributed quarterly to owners of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/which-one-is-the-toy/ | May 5, 2015
A Memorial to An Amazing Therapy Dog
KOKO HERZ ... JAN. 3, 2003 - FEB. 19, 2015 Steven Herz of New Jersey wrote this moving memorial for Koko Herz who was the first All-American Dog to earn the AKC Therapy Dog title and who passed away from cancer in February at age 12. We are honored to share it with you. "I […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/a-memorial-to-an-amazing-therapy-dog/ | May 5, 2015
Go, Go, Go – Helpful Tips for Teaching “Go Out”
This training tip is contributed by Julie Kirkland of Swansea, IL, owner and trainer of OTCH Sophie Sparkle Gypsy UDX4 OM6 RN. Julie and Sophie, a former shelter dog, have made many achievements in Obedience, including winning High in Trial and being only the second All-American Dog team to earn the Obedience Trial Championship. They […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/go-go-go-helpful-tips-for-teaching-go-out/ | May 4, 2015
Rescue Dog Gains Fame for Surfing Sizzle
Photo by Michael Blake Southern Californian Michael Uy lives for the outdoors and luckily his canine companion keeps up with him. Abbie holds her own with Uy whether jogging, mountain biking, hiking or even paragliding. One of their favorite stops is the local dog beach where they both like to swim in the ocean. During […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dog-gains-fame-for-surfing-sizzle/ | May 4, 2015
A Nose for Ooze: Dogs Put Scent Skills to Good Work
When Aryn Hervel met Crush, her first thought was “this dog needs a job.” The petite cattle dog mix had gone through two owners who couldn’t live with her energy until dog trainer Hervel adopted her and put her to work. Hervel channels Crush’s exuberance into agility with great success. The former shelter dog has […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/a-nose-for-ooze-dogs-put-scent-skills-to-good-work/ | May 1, 2015
Special Tribute to a Retired Competitor
He’s A PatchWork Puppy CDX CGC TDI OJP OAP OFP GN CD BN RAE Sheila Dempsey of Jane Lew, WV, wrote this special tribute to her amazing multi-titled All-American Dog, Patches, when he retired from competition at age 13 two years ago. Patches is now 15 ½ years old and enjoying his retirement, Sheila says. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/special-tribute-to-a-retired-competitor/ | May 1, 2015

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