15-year-old Sophie Weaver, from Parrish, Florida, is one of the brightest young talents on the US competitive agility circuit. Despite this, she remains remarkably humble about everything she and “Violet,” her 4-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, have achieved together. At the AKC Agility Premier Cup in Philadelphia this June, the teenager will stand out for being the […]

Danish-Swedish Farmdog 'Atreyu' and owner Dae Grodin are flying to the 2026 Diving Dogs Challenge. Learn more about this team!

As a child, Dresden Graff remembers being terrified. First, there was the fear that loomed over him in Baptist school: What if I'm gay? What will my parents think if they find out? Then, there was the scarier question: How would my parents handle me coming out as transgender? Coming into his own identity as a teen was […]

Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.

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Socializing puppies has traditionally been considered the responsibility of the new owner. Breeders instruct them to take the puppy to classes and make sure they are exposed to a variety of people and situations. In This Article The First Three Weeks of a Puppy’s Life What Is Early Neurological Stimulation? How Early Neurological Stimulation Works […]

Spring/Summer Season Enrollment Has Closed Enrollment for the AKC Agility League Fall 2026 Season will open in mid-August. Check back for dates and more information.   Current Rankings The AKC Agility LeagueTM adds a fun and exciting way for agility enthusiasts to train and compete on teams, giving a new aspect to what is an […]