Accommodations | Overnight RV Parking | Ground Transportation   Exhibitors and Attendees will receive Special Rates, Discounts and Pet Policy when they reserve in the AKC National Championship Group block at these hotels in Orlando, Florida. Events will be held in the North/South Building of the Convention Center (9899 International Drive) NOTE - Each Hotel has specific COVID-19 safety information […]

There are several levels of competition available to you and your dog. If you aren't sure which class is best for you, please see our resources: Class Eligibility Chart Click Here for information on transfers. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Regular Classes - Regular Titling Path"] NOVICE For the dog just getting started in obedience that can work on- […]

AKC Agility Policy and Measuring Procedure Guidelines Who can perform official AKC agility measurements? Volunteer Measuring Officials (VMO) approved by AKC.** AKC Agility Field Representatives** AKC Director of Agility**   Measuring Procedures -- Who has to be measured by the Judge of Record at an event? Any dog that has never been measured by an […]

You can literally feel the anticipation in the air as the dogs line up and wait for a Flyball relay race to begin. As soon as the gun fires, each dog dashes over a line of low hurdles to reach a box. Once there, they use their paws to push a spring-loaded pad and release […]

Responsible dog ownership includes training your dog to be a well-mannered and happy companion. Obedience training is the foundation for all the fun activities and performance sports available to you and your dog. The American Kennel Club Virtual Obedience Test program provides an opportunity for exhibitors to train their dogs, evaluate their skill and teamwork, […]

By Joyce Hughes -- Event Secretary and PKC Treasurer The Coursing Ability Test (CAT) is a new AKC coursing event for all dogs -- purebreds and mixed breeds. It's an event filled with amusement, entertainment and comical antics from our beloved canines. Pocatello Kennel Club, Inc. in Southeast Idaho, held its first CAT Event in […]

We're facing a national security issue: there aren't enough working dogs. As the need for explosives detection dogs skyrockets, the U.S. struggles to keep up, producing only 7 percent of U.S. government dogs domestically. New research backs our suggested solution: breed more working dogs locally by overcoming the current barriers. New Research on U.S.-Bred Working […]

I was fortunate enough to meet Dr Jaak Panksepp at the Art and Science of Animal Training Conference in March 2014. His basic view of behavior before considering the primitive emotional states is that all behavior is built upon a very simple thought. Most animals generate behavior on a single axis (valence) that avoids fear/stress/pain […]

Homegrown terrorism and mass shootings have sadly become everyday news in the United States. As a result, the demand for explosives detection dogs as a deterrent against such crimes is on the increase with one major problem: there are not enough dogs to meet the growing need. The US Government purchases 80 to 90% its […]

In a recent discussion by the AKC Detection Dog Task Force, the costs of raising a detection dog were brought up for consideration. I would first say that your return of investment is based on your effort. Your effort will be both your time and in having sufficient infrastructure to raise a dog. It brings […]