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Previously Aired Webinars: 2023
Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2023. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link AKC DDTF Webinar: Robustness in Training, Part 2-A Discussion with Jay Crafter of Invictus […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-webinars-2023-2/
| January 10, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
Setting Dog Training Goals for the New Year
Here are ways to set dog training goals for the new year and how to go about keeping these resolutions and achieving these attainable goals.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/new-year-dog-training-goals/
| December 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Dog
When you're making your New Year's resolutions, consider your dog's goals, too. Here are five easy ways to make this year wonderful for you and your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/new-years-resolutions-you-and-dog/
| January 8, 2018
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful for Your Dog
The holidays can be overwhelming for your dog, but they don't have to be! Utilize these tips this holiday season to reduce your dog's stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/holiday-tips-and-tricks/
| December 1, 2020
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program is the gold standard of behavior for dogs in our communities. Almost one million dogs, both purebred and mixed breed, have participated in the program since it began in 1989. Canine Good Citizen is part of the AKC Family Dog Program and many dog owners choose CGC as their […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Feature
Border Collie ‘Wave’ Wins Exemplary Companion Award for Canine Excellence
If you go to a home football game at New Mexico State University, you'll likely see Wave the Wonder Dog running to grab the football tee. This Border Collie has become a local celebrity on- and off-campus, and his talents don't stop at the football field.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-exemplary-companion-wave/
| December 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
13-Year-Old Löwchen ‘Dino’ Competes at AKC Agility Invitational
Meet Dino, a 13.5-year-old Löwchen and one of the oldest agility competitors at this year's AKC Agility Invitational, held in Orlando on December 16-17.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-dino/
| December 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Q’ Represents Plott Hounds at the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Plott Hound 'Q' is not your average agility competitor. Known for their noses, Q is competing at the AKC Agility Invitational and representing her breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-q/
| December 8, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Training Tip Fall 2023
Training Tip: Teach Your Dog to Wave This month’s Training Tip comes from Deborah Hoeflich of California, who adopted California’s Little Orphan Annie NA OAJ OF THDN CGCA as a 4-month-old puppy from a rescue organization. Annie’s high energy and smarts have made her a talented agility competitor, working toward her MACH. She is the […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/training-tip-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023