The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Program was established in 2006 to provide each AKC Member Club with an embossed AKC medallion to award on a yearly basis as an ongoing effort to celebrate its volunteer club members. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of […]

Emotional self-control, also known as impulse control, is something most dogs need to be taught. Here's how to teach your dog self-control.

September 9-10, 2024 Delegate Meeting Hotel July 2024 Delegate Standing Committee Self-Nominations Delegate Committee Self-Nomination Instruction Letter List of Delegate Committee members whose terms expire in September 2024 Delegates that were appointed to a committee following the September 2023 Delegate Committee Election will need to self-nominate. Self-Nomination Form due by July 19, 2024 Perspectives Editorial […]

  [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Current Apprentice List"]   Apprentice AKC Registered Handler/Employer Courtney Hartman Doug Belter Sydney Essebaggers Paul Catterson Paige Hartman Tara Hartman Rachel Koszegi Shane Hooper Ashley Dornak Angie Lloyd Corinna Ohrnberger Karen Mammano Yoon Jung Annie Choi Greg Strong [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Overview of the AKC RHP Apprentice Program"] The AKC Registered […]

The 2024 AKC Agility Premier Cup, presented by YuMOVE, which will premiere on Sunday, July 28 at noon ESPN, featuring some of the best Agility dogs.

Informal FREE clinics, conducted by AKC Registered Handlers Program members, and open to anyone interested in learning more about handling, with a special invitation to the Novice Exhibitor. The exact times and ring locations are posted at the superintendent's desk on the day of the event. No pre-registration necessary. Show up with a dog on […]

One of the more impressive dog tricks is the leg weave. Although it takes coordination, this remarkable move is easier to train than you might think.

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There are three main ways to teach your dog or puppy to kiss you on cue. Here's a step-by-step on how to teach this fun trick!

The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC Member Clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance Events. The American Kennel Club […]