Learning Objectives Students will write an argument using clear reasons and evidence to support their claim.   Grade Levels 6-8   Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.   Materials Needed Articles from Family Dog Magazine July/August 2017 May/June 2017 January/February 2017 ACE Award Information Here AKC website […]

AKC Title Recognition Program – New Title Holders  The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC- registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association […]

The AKC offers four and five generation Research Pedigrees.  Research Pedigrees provide an online view of information about every dog in the pedigree, including name, registration number, colors and markings, competition titles, and any related health information, including AKC DNA registration information. Prices start at just $20 for a complete 4 generation Research Pedigree that […]

This lesson is intended to be used as a review of word order for sentences and questions, not as an introductory lesson. Skills practiced Use of “do” Word order in statements vs. questions Word order of adjectives and nouns Using question marks and periods ELL Level Advanced/Bridging Materials Needed Sample sentences printed and cut apart. (see below) […]

The North America Diving Dogs held regional competitions around the country in October 2020 in lieu of holding one national championship. The results of all the regionals were compiled, and the national champions and placers were named. The AKC Canine Partners program congratulates the All American dogs who placed in the Top 10 in their […]

Congratulations to these All American Dogs competing in the 2020 AKC Rally National Championship to be held December 11 in Orlando, FL. The RNC will consist of six classes; each Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent and Master entry will show twice, in two different rings, in the class entered. Each Rally Championship entry will show a […]

Congratulations to the Canine Partners who will compete in the 24th AKC National Obedience Championship and the 5th AKC Rally® National Championship! These events will take place in combination at the Roberts Centre Eukanuba Hall in Wilmington, Ohio June 29 – July 1. For details about the Obedience Championship, visit https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/events/national-championship/ For details about the […]

It looks so innocent. Three sides...a swinging gate....a quiet, empty, beckoning space... and a six foot rope. Why is it then, that sheep often hit an invisible barrier as they approach this inanimate object we call the free-standing pen? Why do they stop, lean back, then shy away and hesitate to enter? Could it be […]

Let's Look at the Lift by Lori Herbel Choose which best describes the term lift' in terms of herding: a) The second the stock jump straight up in the air when my dog gooses them from behind; b) The moment the stock split into two groups, with two going to the left, and three going […]

For most people, Thanksgiving means family gatherings with an abundance of delicious food for everyone. And even though we want to include our dogs in the celebrations, some of our holiday food is not safe for them. At Pet Poison Helpline, we believe that prevention is the best option for keeping our pets healthy — […]

Does your dog have hair or fur? A master groomer discusses why it's important to know the difference and best grooming practices for each coat type.

Bathing your puppy can be tricky, especially for new owners. Taking the process step by step will help to train your puppy to better tolerate bathtime.

A video of a three-year-old girl dashing through the snow on a sled pulled by a two-dog team of Siberian Huskies has gone viral on social media. What on the surface seems to be a sweet video is actually a sneak peek into the life of a multigenerational mushing legacy. Featured in the video is […]

Every sport has had its great ones. And the sport of dogs had Alva Rosenberg. Excruciatingly modest and correspondingly revered, Alva Rosenberg was, and arguably still is, the most respected judge in the history of dog shows in America, and perhaps the world. Even the British, who invented the conformation game and have no tendency to […]

Have a puppy at home who you hope will grow up to be a canine athlete? Here's how to safely get them started across different sports.

From double to single, long to hairless, and curly to wiry, dogs' coats come in different textures, lengths, and colors. So what's a double coat?

If Harry Whittier Frees were born in 1979 instead of 1879, he’d be the reigning king of dog memes and lolcats. These shots were taken 100 years ago, when the eccentric photographer’s work was going viral in the form of picture postcards. Like today’s Instagramers, Facebookers, and Photoshoppers, Frees built his fame by exploiting new […]

A sweet, calm nature, and a soft expression with distinctive markings on the coat and face, contribute to the majestic Bernese Mountain Dog's popularity. But this breed is also a hardworking farm dog, dating back in carting and drafting thousands of years.

College football season is once again upon us, and that means it's time to get your jerseys out and start planning your tailgate parties. College football is already great, but one thing that makes it even better? Live dog mascots on the sidelines. Even if you're not a football fan, you'll be sure to find […]

Can dogs eat pork? Find out how to feed pork safely to your dog and why cured, salted, or raw pork could be potentially dangerous to your pet.