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AKC Adds New Advanced Level Community Canine Title To Popular Canine Good Citizen Program
Giving responsible dog owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) has developed a new advanced level title – AKC Community Canine – as part of the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC®) training program. Since 1989, the CGC program has rewarded more than 600,000 dogs and their owners who […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-adds-new-advanced-level-community-canine-title-to-popular-canine-g/
| August 28, 2013
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Group Honorees Named for the 2013 American Kennel Club Breeder of the Year Award
In an ongoing campaign to recognize the hard work and commitment of breeders dedicated to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs, the American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2013 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award. “The AKC Breeder of the Year Award celebrates several of AKC’s […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/group-honorees-named-for-the-2013-american-kennel-club-breeder-of-the/
| September 3, 2013
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Get Involved – USDA/APHIS Regulations
Tomorrow (September 18, 2013), the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) will publish the final new federal regulations that narrow the “retail pet store” exemption under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), triggering a 60-day countdown to enactment (November 18, 2013) of those regulations. The purpose of the new rule is […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/get-involved-usda-aphis-regulations/
| September 17, 2013
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AKC Launches Dog Training Support Hotline
Is your dog driving you crazy with rambunctious behavior you just can't control? Puppy training giving you the blues? No time to search the Internet for advice you can trust? Promoting responsible dog ownership is at the heart of the American Kennel Club, and the launch of its newest service, the Good-Dog!SM Helpline, gives dog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-launches-dog-training-support-hotline/
| September 19, 2013
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AKC Announces Recipients of the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Awards
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards: Pat Hastings (Conformation), Lynn Eggers (Companion Events) and Dr. Ray Calkins (Performance). The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions on a national level. This year’s recipients have contributed […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-recipients-of-the-2014-lifetime-achievement-awards/
| November 1, 2013
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Don’t Put A Puppy Under Your Tree! AKC Offers Tips For Safe Holiday Season With Your Dog
New York, NY – Nothing tops a holiday wish list more than an adorable puppy – but with the hustle and bustle of the season, the family pet can get lost in the shuffle. The American Kennel Club (AKC®) reminds those considering adding a dog to their home this holiday season that puppies are […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/dont-put-a-puppy-under-your-tree-akc-offers-tips-for-safe-holiday-seas/
| December 2, 2013
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Trap Falls Kennel Club, Northwest Obedience Club, Inc. and Black Hills Dog Training Club Honored
New York, NY –Trap Falls Kennel Club (TFKC), Northwest Obedience Club, Inc. (NOCI) and Black Hills Dog Training Club (BHDTC) have each been honored with an AKC Community Achievement Award for the fourth quarter of 2013 for hosting exceptional AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day events. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/trap-falls-kennel-club-northwest-obedience-club-inc-and-black-hills-do/
| January 16, 2014
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AKC National Owner-Handled Series Expanded to Specialty and Group Clubs
Hosted exclusively by All-Breed clubs during the first two years of its existence, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) has now been opened to local and national Specialty clubs as well as Group clubs. “After Specialty clubs saw the success All-Breed clubs had with the NOHS at their events, we received inquiries […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-owner-handled-series-expanded-to-specialty-and-group-club/
| March 4, 2014
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AKC Chairman of the Board Alan Kalter Shares AKC’s Future Direction In Dog News Q&A
New York, NY – A Q&A between AKC Chairman of the Board Alan Kalter and Dog News’ Matthew H. Stander originally appeared in the April 11, 2014 issue of Dog News. The contents of the interview about the future direction of the AKC are reprinted here with permission of the publisher. What steps do […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-chairman-of-the-board-alan-kalter-shares-akcs-future-direction-in/
| April 23, 2014
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Highlights From The April 2014 Meeting Of The AKC Board Of Directors
New York, NY - Highlights from the April 21-22, 2014 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. In accordance with the requirements of the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-april-2014-meeting-of-the-akc-board-of-directors/
| April 25, 2014