Big congratulations to these All American Dogs who turned in great performances at the 18th AKC Agility Invitational held in Orlando, FL, December 16-17, 2023! 3rd place in the 12-inch class: MACH2 Cosmic Rayn Of Stardust MXS MJG XF DCAT owned by Sonja Davis of Chesterfield, MI And to this All American Dog who made […]

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Preventing Anticipation in the Rally Ring This issue’s tip is contributed by Samantha Scicchigno of Staten Island, NY, who has taught AKC Rally at Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club for 10+ years and frequently puts on workshops and seminars at other clubs in the NY/NJ area. Most recently, she and her All American Dog, […]

What information does the DNA testing provide? AKC DNA Profiling is for genetic identity and parentage verification purposes only. It does not provide information regarding genetic health, conformation, performance ability, coat color, etc. AKC DNA testing does not determine the breed of a dog. Can DNA testing determine the breed of a dog? No. AKC […]

Learning Objectives Students will use correct pronouns within conversational language about dog ownership. ELL Level Developing and Expanding Focus Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing Vocabulary My, your, his, hers, ours, mine, she, he, him, her Materials Needed Flashcards of dogs and dog/owner situations Optional: Canine Ambassador brings a dog to the ESL class to model how […]

(Originally edited and written by A. Hamilton Rowan, Jr.; updated by M. Sue Richey from material submitted by Evelyn Monte Van Horn and Lisa Brown as cited in the Poughkeepsie Journal.) American sportsmen used Spaniels for hunting game birds and waterfowl long before there were Spaniel field trials. The Cocker Spaniel, recognized by The Kennel […]

Frequently Asked Club Questions   Agility Rule Changes 1. What is an "Agility Online Entries System?" An Agility online entry system accepts entries into trial or accepts entries for the random draw. An online program that transmits entries to a trial secretary who makes the entry acceptance determination is NOT an "Agility Online Entries System." […]

Stewarding Webster's Dictionary defines a steward to be, among other things, either "one employed to manage domestic concerns, supervise servants, collect rents, keep accounts, etc.," or "one who actively directs affairs, a manager." Dog Show Stewards Individuals should be selected for stewarding who are familiar with the most current judging procedures, breed classifications, and the […]

In July 2024, The AKC Board of Directors voted to establish a policy to require all professional handlers and agents listed in dog show catalogs to successfully complete the Stewards of Children® training from Darkness to Light once every three years effective January 1, 2025. This action followed the AKC Board of Directors’ adoption of […]

  Qualification Period: December 1, 2014 - November 30, 2015 All dogs that have met the following eligibility requirements for the Rally Novice, Rally Advanced, Rally Excellent or Rally Advanced Excellent class levels are eligible to enter when the event opens for entries. Dogs should be entered at the highest level class for which they […]