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AKC Companion Animal Recovery Awards Over $400,000 In Grants To K-9 Search and Rescue Teams
More Than 140 Grants in 45 States to Support Volunteer Teams Raleigh, NC — The AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) Canine Support and Relief Fund recently awarded $413,000 in grants, the majority to K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. Since 2002, AKC CAR has proudly supported the crucial role these volunteers play during […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-companion-animal-recovery-awards-over-400000-in-grants-to-k-9-sear/
| May 30, 2013
Press Releases
Host An AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Event And Celebrate 25 Years Of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen
New York, NY – AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (RDO) returns for 2014 celebrating a very important American Kennel Club® (AKC) milestone – the 25th birthday of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program! Join in on the birthday fun by hosting an AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days event that includes a Canine Good Citizen […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/host-an-akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-event-and-celebrate-25-year/
| June 10, 2014
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The American Kennel Club Celebrates Responsible Dog Ownership with the 13th Annual AKC RDO Days
Join the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and host an AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days event this year. Dogs give us so much: excitement when a favorite person arrives home, company on the couch at night, and full effort on the obedience or agility course. Give back to them by being a responsible dog owner and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-2015/
| June 23, 2015
Press Releases
2016 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2016-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2016
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AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Returns For Its 14th Year: Host an Event!
New York – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is gearing up for the 14th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (AKC RDO Days) this summer and fall when hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the public about the responsibilities and unlimited joys of dog ownership. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-returns-for-its-14th-year-host-an-event/
| June 27, 2016
Press Releases
2017 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2017-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 14, 2017
Press Releases
AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAYS RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR: HOST AN EVENT!
AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAYS RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR: HOST AN EVENT!
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-returns-for-its-15th-year-host-an-event/
| June 28, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Do You Live in a Dog State or a Cat State?
There are cat people; there are dog people. Well, guess what? States divide along those same furry lines. The majority of Americans love their pets — 68 percent of U.S. households have one. So do you live in a dog state or a cat state? Which beloved domestic animal reigns supreme by state? To find […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-you-live-in-dog-state-or-cat-state/
| September 5, 2017
Expert Advice: Basic Training
The Name Game – Does Your Dog Like Her Name?
Many dogs hate their names because their owners always use their names as part of a verbal correction. Make sure your dog likes its name. Here is a fun game to play to increase the positive association. They constantly hear: “Rover, No!” “Rover, Down!;” “Rover, Quiet!” The list goes on and on. It might be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/name-game-dog-like/
| July 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
10 Great Gifts for Puppies and the People Who Love Them
We bet you want to shower your new pup with gifts, so why resist temptation? Choose from our 10 great gifts for puppies! There are ideas for the dog lovers on your list, too. Personalized Puppy Pack A gift for you and your new pup, the Puppy Pack has toys and treats he'll love, his […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-gifts-puppies-and-people-who-love-them/
| November 8, 2017