It’s that time of the year — the AKC National Obedience Championship is coming to your screens from Wilmington, Ohio! If you’re not in the area and can’t catch the AKC National Obedience Championship in person, you can still catch all of the action via livestream. The AKC National Obedience Championship is taking place in conjunction with the AKC Rally National Championship, which will take place the weekend of July 18 – 21. AKC Rally will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 18 and 19, and Obedience will be held on that Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21.
What is Obedience?
Obedience is a popular dog sport that’s continuing to grow across the country. It’s one of the oldest dog sports, developed in the 1930s. If you think your dog is a great listener and follows cues well, you may want to consider obedience competitions, known as obedience trials.
Different skills, like walking on and off leash, retrieving, jumping, or testing different skills like “stay,” obedience showcases the teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience trials show that your dog isn’t just well-behaved at home, but also in public places and around other dogs.
All dogs, regardless of breed or age, are invited to participate in obedience. Purebreds and mixed-breed dogs alike! Obedience is a great starting point for people and dogs who are new to dog sports who still want a challenge. Check out the winners of the 2023 AKC National Obedience Championship!
How to Watch the AKC National Obedience Championship
The 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship brings together the best obedience teams across the country to compete. The top scorers will be named the 2024 AKC National Obedience Champion. All of the action will be livestreamed on AKC.tv, which you can stream free on the AKC.tv app on any supported devices, or on your computer at AKC.tv. View the full schedule of events for the AKC National Obedience Championship so you don’t miss a beat!
2021 AKC National Obedience Championship, Wilmington OH.
How to Get Involved in Obedience
If you’re watching the AKC National Obedience Championship and thinking of getting involved with your own dog, it’s the perfect time to start! Obedience skills are perfect for everyday life, not just in the ring. Every dog owner should consider some form of obedience training to help establish good communication skills between you and your dog.
Put you and your dog’s skills to the test by signing up for your local obedience club, talking to your local club members about AKC obedience events, or going to an AKC obedience training class. You can even get started on your own at home to sharpen up your skills!
Don’t miss the AKC National Obedience Championship on July 20-21 in Wilmington, Ohio! You can livestream all the action day-of through AKC.tv.