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Ten Easy Steps For Program Participants
1. Understand the end goal for a detection dog. This is where behavior assessments and statements of work for purchase are very important (more info available on the website). 2. Use the educational resources on this website. – The blog is short snippets of information that should inspire questions via email or via the Face […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/blogs/overview/ten-easy-steps-program-participants/
| August 14, 2020
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Ten Easy Steps For Program Participants
1. Understand the end goal for a detection dog. This is where behavior assessments and statements of work for purchase are very important (more info available on the website). 2. Use the educational resources on this website. – The blog is short snippets of information that should inspire questions via email or via the Face […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/blogs/key-concepts/ten-easy-steps-program-participants/
| August 14, 2020
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Competition Update Summer 2020
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. Many of you have had great success taking advantage of AKC’s Virtual Titling programs too! Agility Master Agility Championships (MACH) Multiple Master Agility Champions Congratulations to these dogs who have earned more MACHs: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-summer-2020/
| August 6, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Airedale Terrier History: Behind the Breed
Heroism during wartime can propel an average Joe into the spotlight. Just ask the Airedale Terrier. Called the “King of Terriers” because he is the largest in that family of earth dogs, the Airedale is believed to be the result of crossing various terriers with another British original, the Otterhound. That shaggy-haired hound contributed not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/history-of-the-airedale-terrier-behind-the-breed/
| July 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Erica Max of Des Montagnes Berger Picards
Erica Max lives on a 35-acre horse ranch outside of Durango, Colorado, where for the past 22 years, she has bred Danish Warmblood Sport Horses. She and her husband had an Airedale Terrier and two Giant Schnauzers, but one day, when he was at an outlet mall in New York, he saw a dog that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-erica-max-des-montagnes-berger-picards/
| July 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
‘Dogtor’ Loki and the GO TEAM Honored with AKC Paw of Courage Awards
The AKC Paw of CourageSM is an award given to show appreciation for the work that dogs do in the service of humankind. This award recognizes dogs who serve their communities, making great impacts in the lives of their human counterparts. Paw of Courage awards can be presented to Police K-9s, Military Working Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogtor-loki-go-team-honored-paw-of-courage/
| July 7, 2020
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Canine Heroes with AKC Paw of Courage Awards
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to honor ‘Dogtor’ Loki and the Go Team Therapy Dogs with the AKC Paw of CourageSM awards. The AKC Paw of Courage shows appreciation for the work that dogs do in the service of humankind. These awards […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-canine-heroes-akc-paw-courage-awards/
| July 7, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Summertime Pet Poisoning Hazards
This is an advertorial article and is not written by the American Kennel Club. All views and opinions expressed here are the independent views/opinions of Nationwide® Pet Insurance. Dr. Justine Lee, a veterinary emergency critical care specialist and the author of two books on pet care, warns pet owners about several overlooked toxins that can threaten the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/summertime-pet-poisoning-hazards/
| July 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: News
We Scoop to Conquer: 40 Years Since NYC’s Poop-Scoop Law
Four decades have passed since the dawn of New York’s poop-scoop law. Has it changed the world? In 2019, a Denver homeowner posted a sign on her lawn. It was a cry of frustration, her version of “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore.” Unlike the insane newscaster from the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/we-scoop-to-conquer-40-years-since-nycs-poop-scoop-law/
| June 10, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Military Working Dogs Through History
On Oct. 27, 2019, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog named Conan took part in the Barisha raid, which resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS. Conan joined a long list of heroic military working dogs. Call ‘em what you want — war dogs or military working dogs — they have been around for centuries […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/war-dogs-military-history/
| May 21, 2020