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AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Return for the 19th Year: Host an Event!
--Annual Events Educate Public on How to Be Effective Dog Owners-- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is preparing for the 19th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Days). This summer and fall hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the dog-loving public about the responsibilities […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-return-19th-year-host-event/
| July 26, 2021
Sports & Events
AKC Virtual Programs
Getting involved in AKC Virtual Sports and Titling opportunities is an easy and exciting way to get started in dog sports! Whether you and your dog are looking to get active in AKC Agility, earn a training title in home manners, or plot a crowd pleasing AKC Trick Dog routine, the opportunities to get started virtually are endless. Virtual programs act as a great steppingstone to further in-person AKC Sports and Events, and participation allows […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-virtual-programs/
| October 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
LA Dog Training Group Earns AKC Titles, Changes Public Perception
When it comes to dealing with challenges, you can put the Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners’ (LARPBO) spirit and spunk right at the top of the list. In late summer, the non-profit organization began reaching into its deep toolbox to enhance local attitudes toward a breed battling a longtime stigma of bark, bite, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/la-responsible-pit-bull-owners-earn-akc-titles-change-public-perception/
| October 29, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Train a Cane Corso Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
Cane Corso puppies melt hearts with their floppy ears, wrinkly bodies, and sweet, squishy faces. But don't let all that cuteness fool you. Your Corso pup will quickly grow up into a very large and powerful dog, over 100 pounds of strong-willed attitude backed by solid muscle. While this breed can be an extremely loyal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-train-a-cane-corso-puppy-milestones-timeline/
| October 25, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Doberman Pinscher Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
The Doberman Pinscher has the distinction of being one of the only breeds in the AKC's Working Group that was bred specifically to be a companion to humans. The breed was created in the nineteenth century by German tax collector Louis Dobermann to accompany him in his thankless daily work. Drawing upon this breed legacy, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-doberman-pinscher/
| October 18, 2021
Products & Services
About Community Canine
Advanced CGC; The "CGCA" Title What is AKC Community Canine? AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. As with CGC, AKC Community Canine has a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title. This is a title that appears on […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-community-canine/about/
| October 26, 2017
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AKC Canine Partners
Want to get involved with AKC sports and events -- but your dog is a mixed breed? No problem! Here at the AKC, we embrace all types of dogs – purebred and mixed breeds alike. Our Canine Partners program is our enrollment program for mixed breeds and other dogs not eligible for AKC Purebred Registration. When […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/
| March 4, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
“What It’s All About”: Lily Bennett Wins Best Junior at Westminster, Inspires Thousands
One of the standout moments of Westminster 2021 was when 16-year-old Lily Bennett won Best Junior Handler and threw her arms around her Wirehaired Pointing Griffon "GCHG Whiskeytown Stonehenge Riding Shotgun" A photo of that hug—as Bennett realized she had won amidst fierce competition—touched viewers around the world. An active competitor, Bennett also has several […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lily-bennett-wins-best-junior-westminster-inspires-thousands/
| September 27, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
6 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know About Yorkshire Terriers
As one of the AKC’s top 10 breeds year after year, Yorkshire Terriers are popular toy dogs, offering a big personality in a tiny package. Here are six surprising facts about Yorkies and the people who love them: 1. Yorkies are called the “Tomboy Toy.” Don’t be fooled by this toy breed’s tiny stature—they are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/6-things-about-yorkshire-terriers/
| November 22, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Puppy Training Timeline for Your German Shepherd Dog: From 8 Weeks to 2 Years
A well-trained German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a joy to live with, one of many reasons why this is America's second-most popular dog breed. Making sure you bring out the best of this remarkable breed starts with puppy training, when your GSD is most impressionable. Finding a Puppy Who Is the Best Fit for You […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/puppy-training-timeline-for-your-german-shepherd-dog/
| July 2, 2020