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Invisible Fence® allows dog owners to create virtual boundaries both indoors and outdoors. This works to keep your dog safe while reinforcing training.

Proposed updates to Palm Beach County’s Animal Care and Control Ordinance and fee schedule would expand breeder regulations; add new rules for hobby breeders, exhibitors, and people who own unaltered dogs or cats; and increase the cost of a hobby breeder permit by 166.7%. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is concerned that these changes could […]

  [accordion] [accordion_panel title="In the Zone - August 2026"] AKC Agility League Spotlight: Basset Hounds Show Their Breed Can Do It All Meet the Teams: Young at Heart AKC Agility League Fall Season Enrollment is Open [/accordion_panel] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="In the Zone - July 2026"] Wall Jump Soon to Be Allowed in Lower Levels Welcome […]

Don’t miss out on the great fall weather to get in competitive agility practice on the fun League courses. The AKC Agility League is accepting enrollments for the Fall 2026 Season through midnight ET Monday, Sept. 7th. Competition starts on Sept. 14th. Captains should first enroll the team or teams, then let their handlers know […]

We are pleased to feature Young at Heart – one of the original teams in the AKC Agility League pilot program. This team is located in Southern California and based out of the Agility Club of San Diego (ACSD) – the first agility club in that city, founded in 1986. Their team name reflects the […]

The spotlight shines on two hounds that are proving their breed can do it all, including Agility! Basset Hounds, Gus and Wylie, love the sport and running on their Freshman Agility League teams in New York, where they deliver super performances. Their owner, Brooke says it is not true that Bassets are sleepy, laid-back dogs. […]

The AKC NOHS Regional program provides Owner-Handler enthusiast the opportunity to compete against Owner-Handled dogs for NOHS Regional wins. The event recognizes the quality dogs being exhibited by owner handlers across the country. Look for a NOHS Regional Event coming to a location near you during the 2026-2027 season! Cornhusker Kennel Club Location: Sand Hills […]

Calling all teachers and parents of young artists! American Kennel Club Public Education is hosting an art contest for students in grades K-12 in the NYC area!   Art is due December 12, 2026, for the 2027 NYC Meet the Breeds Art Contest! See the FAQs below for more information. If you have further questions, […]

Virtual monthly webinar learning experiences created by breeders for breeders. Join renowned experts in these educational opportunities for breeders! 2026 Schedule Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 – 7:30 pm (EST) “Prepaid Registration Made Easy with AKC Breeder Toolkit” Presented by the AKC BRET Team Discover a smarter way to register your puppies and see why […]

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