For as long as I have been training animals, I have always found people want it to be simple and formulaic. IT ISN’T! Animal training is a dynamic process. With a developing puppy, it is even more dynamic. To build communication and trust, you must adapt to the individual needs of the dogs in front […]

The AKC Canine Partners℠ program not only provides valuable benefits but also connects you with other dog owners. You'll be able to participate in all kinds of exciting dog events like Agility, Tracking, AKC Rally® and Obedience. You'll learn about some great programs like AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® and AKC Canine Good Citizen®. Basically, you'll learn more, […]

For as long as I have been training animals, I have always found people want it to be simple and formulaic. IT ISN’T! Animal training is a dynamic process. With a developing puppy, it is even more dynamic. To build communication and trust, you must adapt to the individual needs of the dogs in front […]

Online Record Keeping Service (ORKS) is a secure repository for your breeder records. Log in to ORKS to create, maintain, and view your litter and puppy registration information and the mating and birth records for your dogs. Whether you can enter information for a dog depends on whether you are the registered owner of that […]

About Canine Good Citizen® Apply for a CANINE PARTNERS NUMBER What is Canine Good Citizen and who can participate? For Dog Owners Training Classes, Earning the AKC CGC Title Test Items and Pledge CGC as a Title After the CGC Getting Started in Training Getting Started in Training Finding Classes/Evaluators Finding Classes and Evaluators For Evaluators […]

About AKC Community Canine Advanced CGC; The "CGCA" Title For Dog Owners Training Classes, Earning the AKC Community Canine Title Test Items for AKC Community Canine℠ AKC Community Canine℠ Overview Finding CGC Evaluators For Evaluators Evaluator Guide Curriculum for Classes Test Summary Form Brochure: AKC Community Canine℠ Overview Test Kits   Getting Started in Training […]

Master Hunter Excellent Test Launched (Feb 2024) Tracking Device Changes (Jul 2023) Buddy Hunts / Flexible Judging Schedule  (May 2023) Amateur Walking Puppy Stakes at Hunt Tests (Feb 2023) Clubs Allowed to Use Waiting Lists (Jul 2021) Special Event Hunting Tests (Jul 2020) Grounds Defined/Bracemate Courtesy/JH Trainability- Condition of Bird (Apr 2020) Max 8 Hunts/Lifetime Achievement Title […]

By: Zach Simpson Zach Simpson is a16-year-old from Wadsworth, IL, who knows exactly what he wants for his future. An All Honors or Advanced Placement student, this Junior is heavily involved in competitive shooting as well as his Hunting Test activities with his Vizsla, Otis, who Zach trained and handled to his Master Hunter title. […]

Date of Webinar Subject July 28, 2026 Conditions of Class Divisions, Group & BIS Judging May 19, 2026 Applying for Additional Breeds March 24, 2026 Regular Status and Judging the 4-6 Month Best Puppy Competition & FSS Open Shows January 27, 2026 Ring Control & Recertification Update October 28, 2025 Disabled Handlers Policy & Code […]

If it seems that your dog sleeps a lot, don't worry. It is natural. Most dogs sleep an average of 12 to 14 hours a day - puppies sleep even more! Unlike people, who mostly sleep in one large block of time, dogs spread their snoozing through the day in "dog naps." It seems that Rowdy […]