How to Earn the Title: Qualifications   To earn an AKC Therapy Dog™ title, you and your dog must meet the following criteria: Certified/registered by an AKC recognized therapy dog organization. Perform the required number of visits for the title for which you are applying. For your convenience in helping you track your visits, you […]

Dear Rally Enthusiasts, We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Rally Ranking System. This system is designed to recognize the accomplishments of our Rally teams by highlighting participants in the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, Master, and Choice classes, as well as dogs who have earned the RACH title. There are two types […]

To earn an AKC Therapy Dog™ title, you and your dog must meet the following criteria: Certified/registered by an AKC recognized therapy dog organization. Perform the required number of visits for the title for which you are applying. For your convenience in helping you track your visits, you can use the Therapy Dog Record of Visits […]

September 2025 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 Championship (RNC): July 18–19 The Roberts Centre offers a convenient central location, excellent facilities, and accommodations […]

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 […]

  Financial Conflict of Interest It is the policy of The American Kennel Club that all members of the AKC Board of Directors will avoid any conflict between their interests, direct or indirect, and those of AKC or any organization affiliated with the AKC. The fundamental principle guiding implementation of this policy is that no […]

Document your dog's proud purebred heritage We offer 2 types of pedigrees: a handsomely printed AKC Certified Pedigree up to 4-generations and an Export Pedigree for registering or showing your dog in a foreign country. Costs of Pedigrees: Up to 4-generation: $36.00 Provides registered names, registration numbers and available coat colors for up to 30 […]

Learning Objectives Students will make anatomical comparisons between humans and dogs.   Grade Level Grades 9-12   National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Practices Addressed Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data High School Specific: Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization […]

What is included in the AKC DNA + Health Kit? The AKC DNA + Health Kit includes the original AKC DNA Profile of 201 markers for genetic identity and parentage verification, as well as the new 328+ markers for health & traits, including color markers. Customers will receive 2 pdfs for results: 1) AKC DNA […]

Hernias are a common ailment in dogs and can, at times, be life threatening. Learn to recognize the signs of the five types of hernia.