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Guide Dog Does Double Duty as Therapy Dog
Mazie Grace THDD CGC was born to be a guide dog and faithfully serves her owner Beverly Hammett of Starkville, MS, enabling Beverly to live a more independent life. But Mazie’s service to others has not stopped there. In her off-duty, she works as a therapy dog in nursing homes and youth centers. She recently […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/guide-dog-does-double-duty-as-therapy-dog/
| July 28, 2016
Canine Partners
This Little Dog Hangs Ten!
Coppertone was near death when California residents Heather & Lori Sims rescued her as a young puppy. They spent nights feeding the Miniature Dachshund with an eye dropper because she was too weak to eat on her own. The veterinarian gave her little chance of survival, but the puppy pulled through. The Sims say […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-little-dog-hangs-ten/
| July 26, 2016
Canine Partners
Congratulations to All-Americans Invited to 2016 AKC Agility Invitational
Congratulations to the top five All-American Dogs in AKC Agility in Regular competition, plus the number one All-American in the Preferred division. Pictured is Casper, who is the top ranking Preferred All-American for the past year! All six dogs have been invited to the 2016 AKC Agility Invitational based on the rankings taken from Master […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-all-americans-invited-to-2016-akc-agility-invitational/
| August 5, 2016
Canine Partners
Former Shelter Dog Wins Top AKC Rally Title
Moroughan’s Roxy CDX BN RAE CGC, owned by Vicki Moroughan of Hurlock, MD, did her best to attract a new owner by standing on her hind legs and grinning at people who walked through the shelter. It worked as Vicki could not stop thinking about her and adopted her. Together, the two learned about the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-shelter-dog-wins-top-akc-rally-title/
| August 4, 2016
Canine Partners
Novice A Dog Earns Rare Perfect Score in Obedience Competition
Photo courtesy of Houston PetTalk Magazine/Rebecca Burwell It is rare for even the most experienced competition obedience dog to earn a perfect score of 200. But recently, an All-American Dog achieved a flawless performance in his first time in the Novice class. Super Cooper Trooper CD BN RN and his owner Josh Wiggins of Spring, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/novice-a-dog-earns-rare-perfect-score-in-obedience-competition/
| July 18, 2016
Canine Partners
Dino Continues Pulling in the Carting Awards
Drafting, or carting, is a sport most commonly associated with large draft breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs and Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. But all breeds can compete in the sport – and many dogs enjoy pulling their own weight! Former shelter dog Dino, formally known as Woodacre’s Court Jester, recently added three more titles in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/dino-continues-pulling-in-the-carting-awards/
| July 19, 2016
Canine Partners
Teen & Her Dog Persevere to Win Master Agility Championship
Teen & Her Dog Persevere to Win Master Agility Championship Vermont resident Haley Bouchard was just 13 when she and her dog Willow entered the AKC Agility ring in 2011 – one year after the launch of the AKC Canine Partners program. “Their first few years in competition were tough. There are lots of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/teen-her-dog-persevere-to-win-master-agility-championship/
| July 6, 2016
Canine Partners
Locked in Basement for Years, Rescued Dog Becomes Honored Therapy Dog
Coconut THDD CGC spent his first three years of life in a basement until his owner turned him over to a shelter. Dr. Elizabeth Lynch of Greenwich, CT, saw something special in Coco and took him home. With a lot of love, training and trust building, Coco has become a wonderful therapy dog and recently […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/locked-in-basement-for-years-rescued-dog-becomes-honored-therapy-dog/
| June 30, 2016
Canine Partners
Bella Cheers Everyone from Soldiers to Kindergarteners as Therapy Dog
Maine resident Deanna Wade served as a Hospice volunteer and shelter manager and noticed that residents always perked up when pets came to visit. This was especially true for people who once had pets and could no longer have them because of health or age issues. One time, Deanna and her husband, Laurence, had baby […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/bella-cheers-everyone-from-soldiers-to-kindergarteners-as-therapy-dog/
| June 24, 2016
Canine Partners
Congratulations to the 3rd All-American UDX!
Jasmine of Lindenbrook UDX and Nan Daley of Woodside, CA, have become just the third All-American Dog team to achieve the AKC Obedience title of Utility Dog Excellent (UDX). This challenging goal requires dogs to qualify in both Open B and Utility B classes on the same day 10 times. Jasmine achieved this in just […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-the-3rd-all-american-udx/
| June 28, 2016