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Canine Partners
Congrats to First All-American Dog Rally Champions
Congratulations to the first and second All-American Dogs to become AKC Rally® Champions: RACH Chloe Wild Child UDX OM1 BN VER RM3 RAE3 SWN SCNE SCA SIA SEA THD CGC TKA owned by Nancy C. Nelson of Manorville, NY, and RACH Maxwell Ferguson Mullen Awtrey CD BN RM4 RAE3 FDC CGCA CGCU TKN owned by […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all/
| March 4, 2019
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Opinion Writing: Let’s Get a Dog!
Learning Objectives Students will write an opinion letter to their parents/guardians about why they should get a family dog. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the writing process, from start to finish. *Note: This is a multiple day lesson and can be adjusted for other grade levels. Grade Levels 3-5 Common Core English […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-3-5-lesson-plans/3-5-language-arts/opinion-writing-lets-get-dog/
| March 1, 2019
Legislative Alerts
North Carolina: Caswell County Considering Commercial, High-Volume Kennel Regulations on Monday (3/4)
February 28, 2019 The Caswell County (North Carolina) Board of Commissioners is considering a proposal on Monday, March 4, that would license and regulate those deemed commercial breeders or “high-volume private kennels”. Those who reside in Caswell County are encouraged to contact the committee prior to the hearing, or consider attending the hearing on March […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-caswell-county-considering-commercial-high-volume-kennel-regulations-monday-3-4/
| February 28, 2019
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Expert Advice: Training
How Your Dog Walker Might Be Undoing Your Training
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right in training your dog, but he’s not progressing? Sometimes, no matter how good we are at teaching our pups, other forces hinder our success. If your canine companion seems to do well for a bit and then backslides, or a problem behavior doesn’t seem to be going away […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-walker-might-undoing-training/
| February 22, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Want to Get Happy? Walk the Dog
We all know that our dogs need walks. They need exercise, as well as mental stimulation, to be content and stable. Of course, it doesn’t hurt us to get some outdoor physical exercise, as well. So every day, we leash our dogs up and hit the pavement or the trail. But it isn’t just our […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/want-to-get-happy-walk-the-dog/
| February 18, 2019
Press Releases
Dog Lovers Rejoice! The American Kennel Club Introduces the ‘AKC Puppy Pack’
[caption id="attachment_74109" align="alignnone" width="646"] Follow the lives of 7 growing puppies via social media[/caption] Make way for the puppies! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) introduces seven adorable puppies that will make up its first ever “AKC Puppy Pack”. The AKC will follow the story of these puppies as they grow, learn and wiggle their way […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dog-lovers-rejoice-american-kennel-club-introduces-akc-puppy-pack/
| February 14, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Super Bowl Commercials: What Breed Was That?
Did you miss any of the camera-ready canines who lit up the screen during Sunday's big game? From avocados to beer, this year's Super Bowl ads certainly seemed targeted at dog lovers. Check out some of the four-legged stars from the dog Super Bowl commercials and see if you recognize their breeds. Afghan Hound - […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-super-bowl-commercials-2019/
| February 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Dog Food Recall Alert: 9 Brands With Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Too much of a good thing — in this case, vitamin D — has sickened some dogs and prompted of recalls of dry dog foods, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Nutrisca and Natural Life Pet Products, both based in Saint Louis, issued voluntary recalls of their products when pet owners complained […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/recall-alert-nutrisca-natural-life-dry-dog-food/
| February 4, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
For This UPS Driver, Saving Dogs Has Become a Habit
In a typical day, Ryan Arens sees one dozen dogs along his Bozeman, Montana route. There are office dogs in the morning, and ranch dogs in the afternoon — sometimes as many as five or six dogs on one property. After 14 years with UPS and six years on this route, he knows them all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ups-driver-saves-multiple-dogs/
| January 29, 2019
Sports & Events
About the Competition
The 4 to 6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition is intended to introduce new exhibitors and their puppies to the show world in a stress-free and relaxed environment. It also provides an opportunity for puppies to socialize with people and other dogs at an optimal time of their development. Puppies may earn points towards a Certificate […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/4-6-month-puppy/about/
| October 26, 2017