If your dog loves water and retrieving, then they are a natural for the exciting sport of dock diving. AKC recognizes the titles of the North America Diving Dogs (NADD) association, and there are many NADD events going on around the country every weekend. There are competitions this coming weekend (June 20-21) in New York, […]

Seven years ago, Jane Broido’s son-in-law presented a fuzzy little puppy to Jane’s daughter as a surprise gift. “However, both found their work schedules didn’t allow the proper time to care for a puppy no matter how cute,” said Broido, a resident of Sands Point, NY. “They asked me to take her and although I was […]

The inaugural AKC RACH Invitational will be held December 12 - 13, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This event is for RACH titled dogs only, who have earned the RACH title on or before July 30, 2024. Join us in wishing the best of luck to these All American Dogs […]

These All American Dogs turned in impressive performances at the inaugural AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Competitions were held December 12-13, 2024. 1st Place: AGCH MACH5 PACH RACH Shani of Ingleside UD BN RM2 RAE2 MXS2 PAD MJC2 PJD MXP3 MXPB MJPB PAX MFB […]

As far back as the 1700’s, dogs have been used in therapeutic settings to provide comfort. In the 1970’s, several national therapy dog organizations emerged in the United States. These organizations registered handler and therapy dog teams who most often volunteered in nursing homes and facilities for people with developmental disabilities. Over the past few […]

On July 9th, one hundred dogs and their handlers converged on Columbus, Ohio, at the beautiful Historic Crew Stadium for the invitation-only AKC Agility Premier Cup, presented by The Farmer’s Dog and YuMOVE. This all-star competition brings teams together from all over the country who have had a remarkable achievement or achievements in the year leading […]

Traveling on the subway with your pup? Here's how to prepare your dog for a safe ride and where to look for public transit rules and regulations.

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Scott loves to say, “don’t confuse process with progress.” But what does that mean?? Today I read an interesting study that illustrates this point perfectly. Here’s their conclusion: “For dogs learning a given skill, weekly training results in better learning performance than training five times a week, when performance is measured in the number of […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – SB 2 seeks to prohibit inmates from participating in training of dogs for tracking humans. AKC is monitoring this legislation, which has not yet received a committee assignment. Arkansas – HB 1591, a bill supported by AKC that limits a local […]