Please note that AKC Meet the Breeds-Philadelphia has been postponed. You may still submit art. If you have questions, please contact us at publiced@akc.org. Do you love art, dogs and winning prizes? Then we have great news! The American Kennel Club is hosting an art contest for students in grades K through college. The top […]

This video pops up frequently in social media. What I like about it: -Time saving exercise with low requirement on the training knowledge of the care giver -Great use of social learning within the litter What I don’t like, based on my experience: – Difficult to capture performance data on the individuals in the litter […]

Consider a dog needed at a major airport- https://youtu.be/pD__EDBizj4 As the dog walks through the airport, every kiosk, vending machine, trash can, water fountain, piece of luggage, and person is a target to search for odor. As the dog searches they encounter every variety of flooring to walk on, constant distractions of overhead announcements, the […]

What is a conflict of interest? The Rules, Policies, and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges provides “A conflict of interest exists when a judge is influenced by any relationship or factor other than the merit of the dogs.” Essentially, a conflict of interest exists when the presence of an exhibitor or their dogs gives the impression […]

The National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes is a competition created especially for purebred dogs aged 6-18 months (Puppies 6-12 months/Juniors 12-18 months). The event is open to all AKC-registered breeds, including Miscellaneous breeds, and provides an opportunity for breeders and exhibitors to showcase their breeding program. This event creates a standalone moment in the […]

By Penny Leigh This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Friday nights about 20 miles outside of Chicago, people and dogs file into For Your K9 dog training school. They gather to train in the sport of agility, but they may be met with a red carpet; heart stickers to wear; or given […]

Can dogs swim safely? Learn how to use life jackets, prevent water intoxication, and keep your dog safe while boating.

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Advanced CGC; The "CGCA" Title What is AKC Community Canine? AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. As with CGC, AKC Community Canine has a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title. This is a title that appears on […]

Cleo overcame a serious medical condition as a puppy and has gone on to earn the top AKC Rally title of Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) and also AKC Obedience titles. Meet Cleo The Miracle Dog CD BN RAE CGCA, owned, handled and trained by Rose Ann Reggiano of Sandy Hook, CT Cleo is a 10-year-old […]