The 2026 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup aired on ESPN2. See which dogs took top honors in Distance and Air Retrieve.

When your dog eats something that they are not supposed to, you may think: "how do I make my dog throw up?" Here is what to know to make a dog throw up.

Expressing dog anal glands is a gross and smelly task, but it can relieve some serious discomfort. Here's how to express anal glands at home.

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] March 2026 Charles Wallace - JH Annabelle Stevenson - JH Tullus Arthur - DCAT Penellope Pecho - SIE Kirbie Allen - CA, CAA, DCAT, FCAT13 Cleo Struve - SEN, SIN Evelyn Cunningham - SCA Abigail Potter - BCAT Kaylee Wagoner - BCAT Sarah Benson - CA February 2026 Madalee Ella Kasperski - […]

The Companion Events staff is pleased to encourage Junior Handlers in the sports of Obedience, Agility, Rally and Tracking. In these Companion Events, any Junior Handler up to the age of 18 is eligible to compete as a Junior. They exhibit in the regular classes and in the field along with all other exhibitors at […]

Common Resources: Find a Club/Trainer Find an Event Agility Regulations Online Entry System Downloadable Forms Titles and Abbreviations Versatile Companion Dog (VCD) Title News & Updates Agility FAQ [accordion] [accordion_panel title="General"] Agility Field Representatives Participants with Disabilities [/accordion_panel] [accordion_panel title="Getting Started in Agility"] A Beginners Guide to Companion Events (PDF) Agility FAQs What is Agility?  […]

[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2026"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2026. 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 AKC Dog Sports: Agility Foundations Part 2 Tuesday, April 29, 2026 […]

The AKC Education Webinar Series provides an opportunity for club members, judges, breeders, trainers and the general dog-owning public to learn more about topics that are of interest to them. Do you have an idea for a topic you would like covered as part of the AKC Education Webinar Series? Tell us about it here. […]

Visiting the Library & Archives Research & Reproductions Donating Materials Club Records & Archival Deposits Visiting the Library & Archives Do I need an appointment to view or research collections? Yes. Research visits are by appointment only, so that staff can pull and prepare your requested materials. Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice, and […]

Canine Good Citizen®, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® and/or AKC Community Canine℠ An AKC club near you can provide you and your dog with training classes and testing for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC and AKC Community Canine. You will be able to earn official AKC titles in Canine Good Citizen (the "CGC" title) and AKC Community Canine […]