It’s well known that dogs increase happiness, reduce stress levels, and improve overall health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, dogs have been a source of relief: whether they’re cuddling on the couch beside us, in cute online videos, or in refreshingly positive news headlines. We’ve rounded up the most positive dog-related stories from the week of March 30-April […]

There are so many books about dogs that a dog-loving reader could spend years engrossed in them. Here are the ones you won't want to miss and some worth trying. Such a short list is bound to omit someone's favorite. What are some of the books you would recommend to other dog lovers? Classics for […]

When the human's away, the dog ... does what, exactly? Thanks to the wonders of technology, we don't need to guess anymore. With pet cameras and monitors, you can keep tabs on your pup from work or wherever else your day takes you. And peace of mind isn't all you get. As well as helping […]

There are lots of ways to be active with your dog while staying home. It is important to spend quality time with your dog and provide them attention and exercise. Here are some great ways to do that! Dog Art Create a portrait of your dog.  Try focusing on just your dog’s face or play […]

Learning Objectives Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object. Predict the effect of a given force or change in mass on the motion of an object. Grade Levels Grades 3-5 Grades 3-5 Next Generation Science Standards  PS2.A: Forces and Motion Each force […]

This lesson is intended to be used as a review of word order for sentences and questions, not as an introductory lesson. Skills practiced Use of “do” Word order in statements vs. questions Word order of adjectives and nouns Using question marks and periods ELL Level Advanced/Bridging Materials Needed Sample sentences printed and cut apart. (see below) […]

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2020. Founded by the American Kennel Club on February 21st, 1995 as an independent, 501c3 non-profit organization, CHF has grown into the world’s largest funder of health research focused solely on dogs. By funding high-quality, humane scientific research and sharing health information, CHF works […]

Competition & Title Updates  We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Tracking. AGILITY Congratulations to the winners at the 2019 AKC Agility Invitational AKC Canine Partners congratulates the All-American Dogs and their owners who competed and won honors at the AKC […]

THE FOLLOWING DOGS HAVE EARNED VCD TITLES ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW:   4/29/2018 VCCH High Times Special Ed UDX8 OGM RA MXB MJB NF RET-GOLD. Owned by: Virginia Addington 1/6/2018 VCD1GCH CH CT Samamari N April's The Dark Knight VCD1 BN RN TDU OAJ OF CGC SPAN-CKR BLACK. Owned by: Colleen Keough/Randall Lake of SOUTH PASADENA, CA. 1/6/2018 VCD1Betruf […]

The top 10 owner-handled dogs from each breed came to compete at the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals on December 14, 2019. The 791 competitors entered represented 199 breeds and marked the highest entry in the competition's history. After intense competition at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, the NOHS Best in Show honors went […]