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AKC Trick Dog
ENTRY FORMS FOR 2023 TRICKS COMPETITION
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***NEW*** AKC now offers a quick and easy way to submit your Trick Dog Title Application! Try the new -
Title Application Portal (TAP) System.
Check out 2022's Competition Winner and Outstanding Performances
CGC Evaluators Can Now Evaluate For AKC Trick Dog Titles Via Video
CGC AND AKC [...]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/
| December 20, 2023
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Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives Dog Podcast
In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]
https://www.akc.org/about/down-and-back-akc-podcast/
| December 20, 2023
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Dog Lunge on a Leash?
Do you dread taking your dog for a walk because they lunge at other dogs, other people, or objects like cars or skateboards? Here's why they do it, and how to help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/lunging-on-leash/
| September 7, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Icelandic Sheepdog Facts You May Not Know
The Icelandic Sheepdog is as old as Iceland itself. The ancestors of these Nordic spitz dogs arrived on the island with its first human inhabitants in the late 800s, and were used to herd and guard sheep, horses, and cattle. Today, these small-to-mid-sized working dogs make loyal, loving family pets.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-icelandic-sheepdog/
| September 10, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Is Your Dog Too ‘Hyper?’ 5 Tips to Train Hyperactive Dogs
If you're the owner of an energetic or hyper dog, here are some tips to help calm them down and get to the root of the hyperactive behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/train-hyperactive-dog/
| August 30, 2021
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AKC Education Webinar Series
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. […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/
| June 8, 2018
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Eat Onions?
Can your dog eat onions? No: onions and onion products can prove toxic to dogs. Find out how to prevent onion toxicity in dogs here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-eat-onions/
| August 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Why Does My Puppy Refuse to Go on Walks?
Does your puppy refuse to go on walks? Here's how to leash-train your puppy and get them interested in walking.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-refuse-go-on-walks/
| September 29, 2020
Sports & Events
AKC Family Dog Program
4-H Dog Project Manual AKC Family Dog is a comprehensive good manners program for all dogs, whether purebred or mixed breed. While participating in enjoyable activities that are fun for both dogs and people, dogs become well-socialized and develop a lifelong bond with their owners. Within the AKC Family Dog organizational umbrella are programs that […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/
| September 9, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
How Preparing for AKC Canine Good Citizen Teaches Useful Life Skills
The AKC Canine Good Citizen test isn't just another title to add to your dog's collection. It also helps build crucial life and obedience skills.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/preparing-akc-canine-good-citizen/
| June 9, 2020