Team and handler/dog enrollment is now open for the Winter 2024 Season of the AKC Agility League, sponsored by Purina Pro Plan, YuMove and AKC Pet Insurance. Winter enrollment remains open through Jan. 7. Competition starts on Jan. 15, and the season concludes on April 7. Teams run six courses over the 12- week season, […]

  Pointing Breed Field Trials - Judges’ Eligibility Current Requirements For all Judges Information please review Chapter 5 of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds Prior to Apprenticeship Minimum Age: 18 yrs. Seminar: Strongly recommended Handling Experience: Must have placed a dog at the level they intend to apprentice Prior to […]

You can now sign up teams, handlers and dogs for the Winter 2026 Season of AKC Agility League. Enrollment opened on Dec. 15 and continues through Jan. 5. Competition launches on Jan. 12. Captains should first enroll their teams here: https://akc.jotform.com/253167375264866 Once teams are signed up, please let your handlers know that they can enroll their […]

By Dr. Lyndsay Klemens DVM Training during the dark winter months can be challenging because of low temperatures and drier environments. Turf and carpet conditions can add an extra layer of difficulty due to static electricity that can build up in both the canine athlete and handler. As we run along the surface, we pick […]

Don’t miss out on the fun and great training! The Agility League will open enrollments for the Winter 2026 season on Dec. 15! The Fall Season kicked off on Sept. 17 with a record number of competitors: more than 350 teams and nearly 2,000 dogs. Fall Season winners will be announced soon after the season […]

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Learning Objectives Students will learn about the impacts of group behavior on animals, specifically dogs.    Grade Levels 9-12   Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS2-8: Evaluate evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce.   Materials Needed Computer with Internet Access Microsoft Power Point AKC Article- Meet […]

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. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]

AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All American Dogs and their owners who took home honors from Orlando this past weekend. We already reported that Phelan took home the Fastest Dog in the Country top honor in the first-ever AKC Fast CAT Invitational. Other All Americans placed in the AKC Agility Invitational, AKC National Rally Championship, […]