A New Canis Familiaris_ Develop a New Dog Breed Sensory Challenge: Human vs Canine The Ecology of Dog Food – What’s in it and were did it come from? Learning about Energy through Canine Sports

Below you will find the recordings and resources for webinars aired in 2020. Once you click on the link to view the recording, you will be required to enter your name and email address to view the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link Resources FSS and Miscellaneous Class January 29, 2020 at 8:00pm Mari-Beth O’Neill, AKC Vice […]

Erin Rezmer is an Agility League competitor who fills a special role for her teams – Spirit Captain. You may have seen her posts on the League Facebook Group of the wonderful theme nights that she creates for her teams at For Your K9 in Illinois. The school came up with the idea of a […]

The first new Earthdog title since the program's inception in 1993 was announced on November 30, 2009. Five double qualifications in master and senior are the basis of the new title and the effective date was March 1, 2010. Up to four double qualifications earned prior to March 1 can be applied to the EE […]

2017 AKC Scholarship Recipient Samantha Van Buren I am currently attending the University of Minnesota. I am studying environmental studies and animal science. I plan to pursue a career in these fields. I also plan to stay involved with AKC dog events, as it is my passion and I think I can contribute positively to […]

The AKC Agility Department is excited to welcome Ronda Bermke of Wisconsin to the AKC Agility Field Representative team. Ronda started her new role on May 4. Ronda brings a wealth of experience to this position as a competitor, instructor and former judge. Canines and the sport of purebred dogs have been a central part […]

Badger is a mixed-breed rescue dog who lives with his owner in Australia. He has learned dozens of cute tricks through positive reinforcement training and aspires to be named Australia's most talented pup! In America, mixed-breed dogs can compete in AKC sports and programs through the AKC Canine Partners program.

During the week, Billie might be taste-testing goodies at Three Dog Bakery in Kansas, but on the weekends, she's excelling in dog sports.

Virtual titling opportunities have made dog sports significantly more accessible to everyone, especially those who are geographically isolated or are living with disabilities. They're also great for people whose dogs have behavioral issues like reactivity or anxiety that might struggle in a traditional show environment. But while the virtual competition is a good way to […]

Melinda was about to step into the ring at her first-ever Agility trial on a September day when two-year-old Silver Miniature Poodle Tate alerted for an oncoming aura migraine that would cause Melinda to lose vision temporarily. Agility trials are nerve-wracking, high-stress environments. It takes hours and hours of training to prepare for a trial […]