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AKC Trick Dog
Welcome to the AKC Trick Dog Program! AKC Trick Dog is one of AKC’s most popular training programs because trick training is fun for both dogs and their trainers. You can teach your dog tricks yourself, or you can go to a training class. Tricks are behaviors that are designed to entertain others. AKC Trick […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/
| October 26, 2017

Sports & Events
Junior Resources
Children and teenagers are the future of the sport of dogs and responsible dog ownership. The more they learn, the more they will grow in dog sports and as a person. The values, attitudes, and responsibility learned while competing as Juniors serve children throughout their entire lives. Junior Showmanship Junior Showmanship offers children between the […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/
| November 27, 2017
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2023/
| June 8, 2023

Expert Advice: AKC Rally
At 15 Years Old, Cocker Spaniel ‘Chelsie’ Is the Oldest AKC RACH Invitational Competitor
At 15 ½ years old, Cocker Spaniel Chelsie is probably the oldest dog competing in the AKC Rally Championship (RACH) Invitational.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rach-invitational-cocker-spaniel-chelsie/
| December 9, 2024

Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Danish-Swedish Farmdog ‘Daisy’ to Add to Accomplishments at AKC RACH Invitational
Heading to compete at the AKC RACH Invitational are Deb Neufeld and her 5-year-old Danish-Swedish Farmdog, who have a long list of accomplishments already.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rach-invitational-danish-swedish-farmdog-daisy/
| December 9, 2024

Expert Advice: Obedience
‘Dreamer’ the Kromfohrlander Represents Rare Breed at 2024 AKC Obedience Classic
A memorable trip to Germany gave Cynthia Heyman an opportunity to visit family, tour the Rhine River, and meet her dream dog, aptly named "Dreamer."
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/obedience-classic-kromfohrlander-dreamer/
| December 9, 2024

Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handler Sophia Feid
Sophia Feid Junior Handler Feature Sassafras Patterdale Thirteen-year-old Sophia Feid of Apex, NC, is proof that you don't have to have a show dog of...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-sophia-feid/
| December 5, 2024
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2024 BREEDER OF THE YEAR GROUP HONOREES ANNOUNCED
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize extraordinary breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2024 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this array of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2024-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| November 13, 2024

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2020 AKC Paw of Courage Recipients
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Jackson, a Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton"] Jackson is an eight-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton. Jackson has been a Certified Therapy Dog for six years and completed more than 1,400 visits. He has also earned his CGC, Trick Dog Advance and Therapy Dog Distinguished titles. Jackson also holds Therapy Dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/akc-paw-courage/2020-akc-paw-of-courage-recipients/
| April 21, 2020

Expert Advice: Juniors
Your Child Wants To Show Dogs, Now What? Getting Started in Junior Showmanship
Your child has told you they want to get involved in dog shows, now what? Here's how to get involved, even if you don't know where to start.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-showmanship-getting-started/
| November 5, 2024