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Canine Partners
Three Quick Canine Cool Down Tips
1. Cool off with the hose! Many dogs love to chase and bite at the water from a garden hose. Just make sure your dog doesn't drink too much or overexert himself playing this game. Karma, a 9-year-old mixed-breed, loves playing with the hose in her backyard in Hermitage, TN, with her owner Rebecca Lynch, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/three-quick-canine-cool-down-tips/
| August 5, 2015
Canine Partners
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
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
A Room With a View – Not Always a Good Thing
Some owners feel that when they leave their puppy or dog alone in a crate or enclosed area it would be best to give him a view outdoors so he will not become bored. Then they place the crate or exercise pen in front of a window or glass door so the dog can see out. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/room-view-not-good/
| August 4, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
AKC Event Updates
Event Operations is committed to providing clubs and exhibitors regular communication regarding new, changed, and clarified rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Several items at the July 2015 Board meeting were approved that have an impact on clubs and we wanted to take this opportunity to notify and explain some of them to you. Junior […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-event-updates/
| August 4, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet Adorable Norbert – Canine Good Citizen & Tricks Star!
Norbert is an adorable mixed-breed dog who has won the AKC Canine Good Citizen award, is a certified therapy dog, and loves to do tricks! Mixed-breeds and rescue dogs can qualify for the AKC Canine Good Citizen title through the AKC Canine Partners program.
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-adorable-norbert-canine-good-citizen-tricks-star/
| August 3, 2015
Canine Partners
Congrats to All-Americans Invited to 2015 Agility Invitational
They have been invited to the 2015 AKC Agility Invitational. The event will take place Dec. 11-13 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the AKC Obedience Classic. All-American Dogs compete in AKC Agility through the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues. Good Luck to: MACH4 Sally […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-to-all-americans-invited-to-2015-agility-invitational/
| August 3, 2015
Press Releases
Courtney Korff Named 2015 AKC/AVMF Veterinary Scholarship Recipient
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) continues its support of students pursuing veterinary studies with the presentation of the 2015 AKC/American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Veterinary Scholarship to Courtney Korff, a third-year student at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This $5,000 scholarship, offered since 2009, is designed to support individuals with a background in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/courtney-korff-named-2015-akc-avmf-veterinary-scholarship-recipient/
| August 3, 2015
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Lois J. Thomasson, Fleetwind Irish Wolfhounds: Establishing a Great Female Line
When pursuing success in breeding dogs, there is no substitute for hard work, and there is nothing more necessary in that endeavor than establishing a great female line. “Great bitches come from other great bitches” was the advice of my mentor, Alma J. Starbuck. And she knew of what she spoke, having produced one famous […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/fleetwind-irish-wolfhounds-female/
| July 31, 2015
Canine Partners
Preparing Fido for Tent Camping
Jake, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and Cobber, a mixed-breed dog, loved camping out in Mohican State Park with Kirsten Stewart of Columbus, OH. Summer is a great time to go camping, and sleeping out in a tent is a wonderful way to get close to nature. Dogs love to go with their owners and including […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/preparing-fido-for-tent-camping/
| July 31, 2015
Canine Partners
Touching Video about Rescue Pit Bull Bonding with Autistic Child
Xena is the former recipient of an AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence (ACE) honorable mention honor for her work as an exemplary companion dog to a little boy who has autism. Xena was found as a young puppy; she had been badly abused and it was uncertain if she would survive. But she […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/touching-video-about-rescue-pit-bull-bonding-with-autistic-child/
| July 31, 2015