Training Tip: Send to a Target  This issue’s tip is from Lindsay Clark of LC’s Competitive Edge Dog Training in Reddick, Fla. Lindsay is owner and trainer of “Sooper Cooper,” an All American Dog who has titles in rally, obedience, agility, scent work, barn hunt, coursing and more. The rescue dog won top scoring mixed-breed at the 2020 AKC Rally National Championship. One of the first things I teach my dogs […]

AKC National Detection Dog Conference Returns to Durham, NC August 14, 2026 The American Kennel Club’s National Detection Dog Conference returned to Durham, North Carolina, August 4–6, 2026. The conference brought together researchers, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, law enforcement professionals, and industry experts to discuss advancements and challenges across the detection dog field. Pre-conference activities began […]

https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2016/09/clicker-training-vs-treat-equally-good.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR364x-TTI8MTQrLHU5pr3X0hY5ZWpKv5f4U4d4dwIKxOIjo5sD-SesUV9U This article gives some interesting perspective about using a clicker or verbal marker to teach behaviors. Marking and clicking are tools, and like any tools they have uses and limitations. From my experience training marine mammals they are highly valuable tools. I also like them for teaching new trainers how and when to mark […]

We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Master Agility Champion (MACH) MACH George G RN MXB MJB XF TKP owned by Sophie Janavs of Studio City, CA George is Sophie’s […]

MACH Sir Tucker MXB MJG MXF MFB T2B3 CGC owned by Scott & Denise Beaumont of Granite Falls, WA In November 2010, Scott & Denise helped “socialize” a litter of 8-week-old Aussie mix puppies at Lil’ Waif Puppy Rescue, not intending to bring one home. “But Tucker chose us that day.  Thankfully he did,” Denise […]

  On June 29, an All-American Dog who started life with his owner as “unpleasant to live with” and who “could not be taken anywhere” made good by winning the Advanced Class at the 2018 AKC Rally National Championship. Keep reading to learn about how this dog and his owner became a successful team. Super […]

Photo courtesy of Houston PetTalk Magazine/Rebecca Burwell It is rare for even the most experienced competition obedience dog to earn a perfect score of 200. But recently, an All-American Dog achieved a flawless performance in his first time in the Novice class. Super Cooper Trooper CD BN RN and his owner Josh Wiggins of Spring, […]

1st Preferred Agility Championship (PACH): PACH Cooper Casey AX AXJ MXP3 MXPB MJP5 MJPS PAX OF XFP & Vicke Casey of Hydesville, CA Rescue dog Cooper struggled in new situations after Vicke adopted him. She worked to try to lessen his stress and then one day someone recommended agility. “I got involved in agility to […]

In summer 2009, Shelley stopped by her local shelter in Princeton, NJ, in search of a new companion. “I had just lost my dog and was looking for a large, friendly dog to adopt,” she said. “The staff showed me the dogs they thought I might like, but there wasn't a match. Then they brought […]

When it comes to our own, no dog is more perfect. Nothing can beat our dog's cool look and cool personality, so it's only fitting to have a cool dog name to match. When coming up with a name, give it some thought. Make sure it's easy to pronounce and understand (did you know you […]