Learning Objectives With support from the teacher, students will organize, represent, and interpret data. Students will ask and answer questions about the total number of data points and how many are in each category.   Grade Levels K-2   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.MD.C.4 Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to three categories; ask and […]

Common Core Math Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g., by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with symbols >, =, […]

Kids love helping in the kitchen (with proper supervision, of course) and making homemade dog treats in a fun way to work together! You can make these treats for your own dog or as a gift!   What you’ll need: A blender or food processor 1 ½ Cups of Dry Oatmeal 1 Large Banana ½ […]

Learning Objectives Students will make anatomical comparisons between humans and dogs.   Grade Level Grades 9-12   National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Practices Addressed Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data High School Specific: Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization […]

This training tip is contributed by Julie Kirkland of Swansea, IL, owner and trainer of OTCH Sophie Sparkle Gypsy UDX4 OM6 RN. Julie and Sophie, a former shelter dog, have made many achievements in Obedience, including winning High in Trial and being only the second All-American Dog team to earn the Obedience Trial Championship. They […]

Cash shows that service dogs do not have to be retrievers! The wonderful calm Pit Bull assists his owner with mobility needs and, here, he accompanies her on a trip to the grocery store. Cash is wearing a head halter - not a muzzle - and his service dog working vest.

The Redwood Shores Dog Rodeo put mixed-breed dogs in the spotlight with a fun competition to select the most unusual mix of breeds. Oscar Hutton, a Labrador Retriever-Dachshund mix, took home first prize. All  mixed-breeds can join the American Kennel Club and compete in AKC events and participate in fun programs through the AKC Canine […]

Originally ran in the "Dogsport 101" column of AKC Family Dog Dog sports aren't only for purebreds. Since 2010, the AKC has awarded thousands of titles to mixed-breeds. Why shouldn’t your clever, athletic mix join the fun? And why shouldn’t you enjoy the bragging rights that come with putting an AKC title on your dog? […]

Sunday’s Judging Panels View Sunday’s judging panels for the all-breed show and specialty judging by breed. All-Breed Panel Specialty PanelsAustralian ShepherdFrench BulldogGolden RetrieverPomeranianRottweiler

WINNER Tracy Dulock & Gryff SEMI-FINALISTS Laura Morefield & Carly Sharon Page & Dash Outstanding Performances from the 2019 AKC Trick Dog National Competition In addition to the competition winners listed above, here are 20 other submissions (in random order). Each of these has something special about the performance. Some of the performances included fabulous […]