Ready to register your mixed breed dog or other dog not eligible for AKC Purebred Registration in the AKC Canine Partners Program? It’s easy to enroll -- and before you know it, you and your dog will be able to participate in some of our most popular dog sports, earn title recognition, sign up for our […]

If you have a "challenging" dog, it can be easy to feel discouraged, especially if you dream of training and competing in dog sports.

Contrary to the old saying, you absolutely can teach an old dog new tricks, and you absolutely should. Get your adult dog involved in dog sports.

Training a dog to "speak," or bark on command is a fun trick that turns your dog's natural instinct into a controlled behavior. Learn how to teach "speak."

ENTRY FORMS FOR 2024 TRICKS COMPETITION Adult Junior ***NEW*** AKC now offers a quick and easy way to submit your Trick Dog Title Application! Try the new - Title Application Portal (TAP) System.  Check out 2022's Competition Winner and Outstanding Performances  CGC Evaluators Can Now Evaluate For AKC Trick Dog Titles Via Video CGC AND […]

Storm, a Black and Tan Coonhound, and her owner-handler Laura Beth Waldrep placed in the top 100 at the Rally National Championships.

'Breitling' the Bedlington Terrier Roars at 2024 AKC Rally National Championship Hannah Nordstrom chose a Bedlington Terrier for her first-ever dog...

With shaping, you don't teach the final behavior but rather break it down into smaller steps. Here's how to use shaping in dog training.

Eight state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors. It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”.  As introduced, the bill […]

Cold temperatures and inclement weather can make it hard to do normal activities outdoor with your dog. Learn how to keep your dog entertained indoors.