Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th. In these last days leading up to the election, candidates are vying for your vote. You may receive phone calls, visits from volunteer door knockers, or even a direct appeal from the candidate. As you walk to your polling place for early voting or on Election Day, you may […]

Dog owners are always thinking about their dogs' health and physical activity plays a big part in that. While light walks and pee trips are a regular part of having a dog, keeping your dog active can help improve their overall physical health and get out any restless energy. It can even help prevent or […]

When the Canine Dirt Diggers formed a Flyball team in 1992, options were limited. Without a proper training facility in rural New Richmond, Wisconsin, the group wound up practicing together in a horse barn, which offered a long enough stretch to practice the relay sport, hence the team name. “A lot of times it was […]

Named after an iconic British sports car, 1½-year-old Aston exudes a wow factor of his own. The 49-pound Canine Partners mixed-breed, who is blind and deaf, recently earned a coveted American Kennel Club Novice Trick Dog title. Finding a Home Aston’s owner, Miriam Scheinblum, of Winter Park, Florida, dubs herself his “guardian and teammate.” She […]

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Is this a whelping emergency? Am I jumping the gun? Am I waiting too long? Are the puppies in danger? Is the dam in danger? What should I do? Does she need a C-section? There's not a breeder alive who hasn't agonized over these same questions during a whelping. But take a deep breath, calm […]

by Claire Wiley VMD, DACVIM, Executive Director, AKC DNA Program and Mark Dunn, Executive Vice President Registration Management The AKC DNA Program, established in 1996, has the world’s largest canine DNA database with nearly one million samples. Harnessing the power of genotyping technology, the AKC DNA Program was established to ensure the integrity of its […]

Dogs rely on their owners for everything from food and veterinary care to grooming and exercise. When you see a friend or family member falling short in caring for their dog, it's only natural to have concerns. If someone is dealing with depression, they might be neglecting their dog's needs and their own. Even basic […]

Application Form Beginner Novice Signs Corresponding Date Table Obedience Events - Downloadable Forms Online Entry Management Online Plans Stewarding for Obedience Obedience Trial Event Kit for Clubs Links to the forms and materials you need to host Obedience Trials are listed below. Some forms require multiple copies as indicated below. Forms – please print the […]

Links to the forms and materials you need to host Rally Trials are listed below. Some forms require multiple copies as indicated below. Forms – please print the number of copies indicated to have when needed at your rally events. PDFs – please download and/or print these PDF documents to have available at your rally […]