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The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is the final profile on the six mixed-breed dogs that received invitations to compete in the 2016 AKC Agility Invitational. The event takes place Dec. 17-18 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship and AKC Obedience Classic. Name: PACH5 Harvey’s Casper AX AXJ MXP19 MXPG2 MJP21 MJPC2 PAX6 CGCA Call Name: Casper […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-meet-the-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-11/
| December 10, 2016
Canine Partners
Honored Therapy Dog Earns AKC Rally Top Title
Gra’Nola Doodle CDX RAE OA OAJ AXP NF OFP THDX owned by Ingrid Schillebeeckx-Rice of Barnegat, NJ Nola’s career started as an animal assisted therapy dog in the Little Egg Harbor School District. Nola worked with both the general and special education population, serving as a catalyst for therapists, teachers and counselors to accomplish […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/honored-therapy-dog-earns-akc-rally-top-title/
| August 25, 2016
Canine Partners
This Little Dog Hangs Ten!
Coppertone was near death when California residents Heather & Lori Sims rescued her as a young puppy. They spent nights feeding the Miniature Dachshund with an eye dropper because she was too weak to eat on her own. The veterinarian gave her little chance of survival, but the puppy pulled through. The Sims say […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-little-dog-hangs-ten/
| July 26, 2016
Canine Partners
Locked in Basement for Years, Rescued Dog Becomes Honored Therapy Dog
Coconut THDD CGC spent his first three years of life in a basement until his owner turned him over to a shelter. Dr. Elizabeth Lynch of Greenwich, CT, saw something special in Coco and took him home. With a lot of love, training and trust building, Coco has become a wonderful therapy dog and recently […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/locked-in-basement-for-years-rescued-dog-becomes-honored-therapy-dog/
| June 30, 2016
Canine Partners
Former Stray Loves Active Life in New Home
Kumala CAX owned by Michelle Jung of Daly City, CA Michelle adopted Kuma from the San Francisco SPCA in 2014 when he was around a year and a half. He was a stray dog from a neighboring county before being picked up and turned into a shelter. “I've had him for about two years now, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-stray-loves-active-life-in-new-home/
| June 23, 2016
Canine Partners
Make Next Year Your Dogs Best Ever: 5 Great Dog Training Resolutions
Make Next Year Your Dog’s Best Ever: 5 Great Dog Training Resolutions AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Breanne Long says don’t forget your dog when you are making your New Year’s resolutions for 2016, like try something new and fun with your dog. Kurtis of Kingfisher CAX DJ RATN CGC, (pictured) a member of the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/make-next-year-your-dogs-best-ever-5-great-dog-training-resolutions/
| December 31, 2015
Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is the final profile in a series on the six top mixed-breed dogs that received the invitations to compete in the 2015 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 11-13 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships in conformation and the AKC Obedience Classic. Mixed-breed dogs, known as All-American Dogs, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-meet-the-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-5/
| December 8, 2015
Canine Partners
Watch this Cute Dog Make His Rally Debut
Ferris,a mixed-breed dog in the AKC Canine Partners community, went to his first AKC Rally trials in September and on his second try, he earned a score of 95 out of a possible perfect score of 100 in the Rally Novice A class for beginning handlers and dogs. Rally is a very fun sport in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/watch-this-cute-dog-make-his-rally-debut/
| November 4, 2015
Canine Partners
So You Think You Can Dance – What About Your Dog?
Watch this great canine freestyle performance by junior handler and 4-H member Claire Wilcox of Wichita Falls, TX, and her Chihuahua mix, Shadow. Canine freestyle is also known as "dancing with your dog" and requires off-leash control, obedience training and tricks. Shadow is a member of the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/so-you-think-you-can-dance-what-about-your-dog/
| October 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Cute Dog in Training Shows Off Her Tricks
A great look at early tricks and sports training for this then 15-month-old mixed-breed dog. Mixed-breed dogs can compete in AKC sports through the AKC Canine Partners program for all dogs, including rare breeds and rescues.
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/cute-dog-in-training-shows-off-her-tricks/
| October 15, 2015