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Canine Partners
Multi-Talented Rescue Knows all the Tricks
Boone of the Big House BN RE CGC TKE owned by Sandra Muench of Plant City, FL Found wandering in Georgia, Boone, a 14-month-old probable pointer/Catahoula mix, was emaciated with evidence that showed he had been tied outside. He was fostered through a Florida rescue group before adoption. After seeing his online photo and bio Sandra knew […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/multi-talented-rescue-knows-tricks/
| May 28, 2019
Canine Partners
Therapy, Agility & Tricks Star Succumbs to Cancer
Hailey and her owner New York resident Karen Profenna were a wonderful team and not only were successful in dog sport competitions, but also brought cheer to thousands through their therapy dog work. Hailey’s achievements included winning the top scoring All-American Dog at this year’s Westminster Master Agility Championship. The Beagle- Boston Terrier mix also […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/therapy-agility-tricks-star-succumbs-to-cancer/
| November 3, 2016
Canine Partners
Meet Tanis Rapoza – A Junior Off to a Great Start in Dog Sports
In 2018, when Tanis was 3 years old, the Rapoza family received a text message with a photo from Debby Chaplic of the Animal Rescue League of Boston. They had a coonhound-beagle mix with “their name written all over her.” The Rapoza family went with a leash to the shelter and returned home with Skippy. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-tanis-rapoza-a-junior-off-to-a-great-start-in-dog-sports/
| March 11, 2026
Products & Services
CGC: Have Fun With Your Dog – Teach a Simple Trick
Teaching tricks is a great way for dog owners to have fun with their dogs. Tricks are best taught using positive reinforcement and the behavioral procedure called “shaping” where successive approximations to a desired behavior are reinforced. Here is a trick that lends itself to being taught at home because it will most likely involve […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/articles/have-fun-with-your-dog-teach-a-simple-trick/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Rules For 2024 AKC Virtual Trick Dog Competition
Attention AKC Trick Dogs! We are pleased to announce the 2024 Virtual AKC Trick Dog National Competition. AKC Elite Performer Trick Dogs everywhere can participate in this exciting annual event. How it works: Submit a video of your dog’s AKC Trick Dog routine. As long as your dog has the Elite Performer Trick Dog title, you […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/rules-akc-virtual-trick-dog-competition/
| June 9, 2021
Sports & Events
Applications
***NEW*** AKC now offers a quick and easy way to submit your Trick Dog Title Application! Try the new - Title Application Portal (TAP) System. Our Trick Dog Program is officially underway and we have begun to process titles. The response has been amazing! Thank you for your interest in the new AKC Trick Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/resources/trick-dog-applications/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Elite Performer Videos
We are pleased to provide you with some examples of outstanding Elite Performer Trick Dogs as they perform for audiences. Sharon Page and “Dash”
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/elite-performer-videos/
| March 29, 2019
Pages
Junior Spotlight Spring 2019
Meet Allison Coolidge: Dog Training is her World Name: Allison Coolidge Age: 17 Hometown: Stuart, FL Grade: 11th Family: Parents, Jeannie and Rick; sister, Melissa, and brother, Ryan Allison was 9 years old when her family adopted Dharma -- Allison’s first dog. They started training for agility using furniture in the house, until Allison’s father […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-spring-2019/
| July 2, 2019
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Competition Update Summer 2020
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. Many of you have had great success taking advantage of AKC’s Virtual Titling programs too! Agility Master Agility Championships (MACH) Multiple Master Agility Champions Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more MACHs: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-summer-2020/
| August 6, 2020