Title Recognition Program
“A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” — Colin Powell
There are many reasons to put in the time and resources necessary to earn recognition of your dog’s abilities: You might do it to show off their superior abilities; or you might do it for the personal satisfaction that comes from hard work. Or both. Regardless, achieving a goal you’ve set out to do is something to be very proud of, and why we offer many titling programs for dog owners to have their dog’s accomplishment recognized by the American Kennel Club. Learn more about the types of Title Recognition Programs that are available. Almost all of these programs welcome all dogs, purebred or mixed breed.
- Barn Hunt
- Trick Dog
- Canine Good Citizen
- Therapy Dogs
- Dock Diving
- Parent Club and Working Dogs
- Flyball
- Search and Rescue
- Disc Dog
Earning a title means you can add it to your dog’s permanent AKC record but, most of all, it’s an excellent reminder of the hard work and determination that you and your have shared.
Your dog also must be registered or enrolled with AKC by any one of these options: If you are interested in having your organization’s titles recognized by the American Kennel Club, send your request to: performance_events@akc.org.
As with any sport, we recommend finding an AKC Club near you with a training facility for the sport you’re interested in. Once you’re ready, your Club can help you find events to enter.
Each title has its own requirements for eligibility. Chose the event you’re interested in to find eligibility rules: