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Stray Puppy Found on Walk Becomes Multi-Titled Performer
One day in April of 2010, I was walking past a cemetery with my Standard Rat Terrier, Lucky, when a puppy came from behind a house across the street and began following us. Despite my efforts to shoo her off, she followed us for about three blocks. When she nearly got hit by a car, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/stray-puppy-found-on-walk-becomes-multi-titled-performer/
| August 4, 2015
Canine Partners
Staying Connected Through Muzzle Targeting
This training tip has been shared by Stacey Campbell, a dog trainer in San Francisco, CA, who owns and operates Go Fetch Dog Training. Stacey is also known as the human component of an agility team with her mixed-breed rescue dog, NAC MACH2 Roo! Stacey and Roo! are one of the most accomplished teams in the country, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/staying-connected-thru-muzzle-targeting/
| April 30, 2015
Canine Partners
Spur of the Moment Adoption Results in Lifelong Partner
Valerie Aaron of Yulee, FL, was just running in the store to pick up some dog food shortly before the store closed. But a little puppy with sad eyes resulted in Valerie coming home with more than kibble. Norman won her heart and a place in dog competitions through the AKC Canine Partners program. Now […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/spur-of-the-moment-adoption-results-in-lifelong-partner/
| February 5, 2016
Canine Partners
Spring Time Makes Us Smile!
Fawkes and Miro are enjoying the final days of spring in this beautiful garden. They spend their days smiling with owner Maile Hirano of Duvall, WA. Fawkes and Miro are members of the AKC Canine Partners community for all dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues.
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/spring-time-makes-us-smile/
| June 17, 2015
Canine Partners
Spring Fever – Dogs Can Have It Too
Cammie, a member of the AKC Canine Partners community, is loving spring time, relaxing in this beautiful field of yellow, in this photo submitted by her owner Laura Lang. Dogs and people love getting outside and enjoying the warmer weather and beautiful sites in spring, but don’t forget that dogs can be impacted by pollen […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/spring-fever-dogs-can-have-it-too/
| May 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Sport of Coursing Helps Shy Dog Gain Confidence
Hula Lula CAX owned by Susan Lewis of Wildomar, CA Hula Lula is a mixed-breed that was adopted from a local shelter when she was about 3 months old. She was born at the shelter and came from a very large litter. “She is a very sweet girl but shy,” Susan said. “I try to […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/sport-of-coursing-helps-shy-dog-gain-confidence/
| May 14, 2015
Canine Partners
Special Tribute to a Retired Competitor
He’s A PatchWork Puppy CDX CGC TDI OJP OAP OFP GN CD BN RAE Sheila Dempsey of Jane Lew, WV, wrote this special tribute to her amazing multi-titled All-American Dog, Patches, when he retired from competition at age 13 two years ago. Patches is now 15 ½ years old and enjoying his retirement, Sheila says. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/special-tribute-to-a-retired-competitor/
| May 1, 2015
Canine Partners
Special Therapy Dog Helps Children Learn to Read
Caroline Miller of McKeesport, PA, tells how she found her mixed-breed dog, Molly, in the shelter and how she knew she had the right stuff to be a therapy dog. Miller’s Molly THDD has now earned the AKC Therapy Dog Distinguished title for making at least 400 visits to help others. Her specialty is helping […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/special-therapy-dog-helps-children-learn-to-read/
| January 27, 2016
Canine Partners
So You Want to Have a Therapy Dog? Here’s Some Helpful Info
AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Elizabeth Sandling teaches therapy dog classes and is a long-time therapy team volunteer with her Shetland Sheepdogs, Sandy and Nivy. Here she gives owners some helpful tips on becoming a therapy dog team with their canine partner. Why Volunteer As a Therapy Dog Team: Therapy dogs provide affection, support, and comfort […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/so-you-want-to-have-a-therapy-dog-heres-some-helpful-info/
| May 29, 2015
Canine Partners
Smart Shelter Pup Inspires Owners to Compete with Great Results
Greg & Mary Gouge of Florissant, MO, realized there was something special about Jada as soon as they met her at the shelter as a young puppy – and others noticed too. She excelled in her basic training classed and instructors encouraged them to pursue competitions. Even though, Greg & Mary had never shown dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/smart-shelter-pup-inspires-owners-to-compete-with-great-results/
| November 15, 2016