AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CROWNS WINNERS OF FIRST EVER AKC AGILITY PREMIER CUP PRESENTED BY EEM New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the first ever AKC Agility Premier Cup Presented by EEM which was held […]

As of August 1, 2022, the Virtual Scent Work Test became a permanent program. The VSWT Regulations provide all the details about this at home test. What is VSWT? The Virtual Scent Work Test (VSWT) provides dogs and owners a way to engage in an activity which utilizes a dog’s natural ability to detect search items […]

2026 AKC National Obedience Championship Thursday & Friday, July 16-17, 2026       News and Updates: The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that the 2026 AKC National Obedience Championship (NOC) and the AKC Rally®️ National Championship (RNC) will be held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio, on July 16–19, 2026. National Obedience Championship (NOC): July 16–17 Rally National […]

Applicants are required to sign a letter containing the following: I agree to: Ensure that the welfare of the dogs in my care is a priority, not only at dog shows but at home and on the road. Their well-being, security, and safety is to be placed above all other business considerations. The ultimate responsibility […]

Print a PDF of this document This document has been created for you by the American Kennel Club to help you understand the point schedule and how Championship points are counted. Learn more about conformation, here. The American Kennel Club requires a dog to obtain a total of 15 points with two major wins (a […]

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 […]

Since the inception of dog registries and the shift from dogs as functional livestock, divisions have occurred. I will not add to the debate that will never end, but will expand on the differences in finding dogs for detection roles in law enforcement. You can train many dogs to perform tasks both simple and complex. […]

Learning Objectives Students will understand how wolves were domesticated into dogs through natural selection.   Grade Levels 9-12   Next Generation Science Standard HS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.   Materials Needed Computers with access to internet My Ideal Dog Breed worksheet   Lesson Introduction […]

  The Confident Puppy [accordion] [accordion_panel title="The Confident Puppy (courses)"] Module 1: An Introduction to the Confident Puppy Program Module 2: Choosing the Right Puppy Module 3: Key Training Principles Module 4: Environmental Stability and Socialization Module 5: Introduction to Scent Work Module 6: Reward Engagement and Search Module 7: Fun Fitness and Assessment [/accordion_panel] […]

Dryer sheets are a danger for dogs, whether they're licked, chewed up and digested, or swallowed whole. What should you do if your dog ate a dryer sheet?