The AKC Rally National Championship took place in Wilmington, Ohio, on June 16-17, with over 600 dogs competing. See the 2023 winners!

When Canaan Dog "Ari" competes in AKC Rally, he excels at listening. His skills have brought him to the AKC Rally National Championship in Ohio.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is known for the unique "ridge" on its back, but why is it there? How does their fur get this way?

Grief, and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it, is something we have all likely felt at one time or another, whether it's after the loss of a friend, family member, or beloved pet. What's harder to know is whether grief, as we understand it, is something that our canine companions feel when they lose […]

June 2023 AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) events and activities are in full swing! The DDTF and Patriotic Puppy Program (PPP) are planning several exciting events. The first hands-on training seminar is scheduled for July at K2 Solutions, Inc. in Southern Pines, North Carolina. At this event, K2 Trainers and AKC Patriotic Puppy Program […]

This issue’s tip is from trainer Lindsay Clark of LC’s Competitive Edge Dog Training in Reddick, Fla., and captain of AKC Agility League teams, LC’s Competitive Edge 1 & 2. Lindsay tells us how to use targeting to enhance your dog’s performance in agility and other sports. One of the first things I teach my dogs […]

Photo Courtesy of Ben Lonergan The spotlight shines on Pixel, who is not only a talented agility dog, but has an amazing nose. Earlier this year, the Border Collie was crowned the 2023 North American Joriad Truffle Dog Champion, which required her to go into the Oregon forest and locate truffles. Pixel competes on the […]

If your dog listens well and is eager to please, you might be keen on taking their talents to the Obedience ring. After meeting several qualification requirements, your dog may be eligible to receive an invitation to compete on the national stage. One of the dogs competing this year at the 2023 AKC National Obedience […]

While home from the shows this summer, in-between catching up on paperwork and purging projects, I found myself attending webinars and other learning opportunities online. AKC CHF sponsored continuing education presentations on VetVine offer a variety of topics at different technical levels. Revival Animal Health has a large library of papers and recorded webinars on breeding and other topics. I encourage enquiring […]

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. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]