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Canine Partners
Labeled as Untrainable, Harlie Proves Previous Owner Wrong & Brings Home the Ribbons
Sype's Harlie RN TD TDU THD CGCA CGCU, known as just Harlie, has so many dog sports titles now that they are longer than his name. But as a puppy, Harlie was abandoned by his owner in a vacant rental property with little food or water because she said the pup was “untrainable.” Harlie’s loving […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/labeled-as-untrainable-harlie-proves-previous-owner-wrong-brings-home-the-ribbons/
| February 22, 2016
Canine Partners
Senior Dog Rescued from Shelter Gets New Home & CGC Title
Simon was wandering the roads of Georgia when animal control picked him up and took him to the county shelter. The Aussie-mix was getting along in years and was in bad shape. The chances were slim that he would be adopted before his time was up, but Country Livin’ Pet Rescue pulled him out of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/senior-dog-rescued-from-shelter-gets-new-home-cgc-title/
| February 25, 2016
Canine Partners
Spring is Here – Get Outside & Get Active with Your Dog
This spring consider investing some time in training and spending time with the four-legged member of your family. With longer daylight hours and warmer weather, there's no better time. There are quite a few fun activities you can do with your dog, in addition to walking and hiking. Treibball, agility, and dock diving are just […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/spring-is-here-get-outside-get-active-with-your-dog/
| March 21, 2016
Canine Partners
Puppy Socialization Session Results in New Partner & Sport
MACH Sir Tucker MXB MJG MXF MFB T2B3 CGC owned by Scott & Denise Beaumont of Granite Falls, WA In November 2010, Scott & Denise helped “socialize” a litter of 8-week-old Aussie mix puppies at Lil’ Waif Puppy Rescue, not intending to bring one home. “But Tucker chose us that day. Thankfully he did,” Denise […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/puppy-socialization-session-results-in-new-partner-sport/
| March 29, 2016
Canine Partners
Multi-Talented Twins Share Love for Therapy Dog Service & Hunting
Multi-Talented Twins Share Love for Therapy Dog Service & Hunting Owned by Bonnie & Charles Bird of Bellingham, WA Jigi and Zuzu are All-American Dog twins, born on Bonnie's birthday and brought to their forever home on Charles’ birthday. They are both Grand Champion Barn Hunters and AKC Distinguished Therapy Dogs. Jigi is additionally the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/multi-talented-twins-share-love-for-therapy-dog-service-hunting/
| March 30, 2016
Canine Partners
New Knees Bring CAX5 & Make Kai the Most Titled All-American Coursing Dog
Iyong Tapat Kaibigan CAX5 owned by Stephanie Markgraf of Locust Grove, VA Photo by Kate Renner Kai, a 5 year-old Catahoula Leopard dog mix, loves lure coursing. There is no other way the rescue dog would rather spend his time than chasing the lure around the field. His great skill at the sport had earned […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/new-knees-bring-cax5-make-kai-the-most-titled-all-american-coursing-dog/
| April 15, 2016
Canine Partners
Given No Chance of Survival, Rescue Dobe Thrives & Becomes Sports Super Star
In 2002, I pulled a tiny, emaciated red female Doberman from a local shelter. She was just 13.5 weeks old, and had been in the shelter more than four weeks. Since I had a young male that was taking a lot of my time, I thought I would get her healthy, and find a great […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/given-no-chance-of-survival-rescue-dobe-thrives-becomes-sports-super-star/
| May 5, 2016
Canine Partners
Youth LIves Up to her Bargain to Train New Dog & Then Some
Courtney Kramer was just in seventh grade when she first saw Smoky and knew that they were meant to be together. Her parents did not think the same, however, but after days of pleading, Courtney brought Smoky home from a rescue group. She did not let her parents down with her promise to take care […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/youth-lives-up-to-her-bargain-to-train-new-dog-then-some/
| November 16, 2016
Chairman's Reports
February 2003 Chairman’s Report
Basic obedience training is the foundation upon which all canine activities are based, whether it be competition in conformation, conquering the obstacles on the agility course, sniffing out a suspect in law enforcement work or a service dog guiding a visually impaired person safely across the street. In 1933, when AKC Obedience competition began, the […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2003-02/
| February 26, 2003
Chairman's Reports
April 2003 Chairman’s Report
The American Kennel Club is delighted with the announcement of the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan by Pet Partners, Inc. AKC Pet Healthcare Insurance, underwritten by State National Insurance Company, an A rated company by AM Best, which features two comprehensive plans for fanciers and pet owners: the “Premier Plan” and “Premier Plus Plan.” The plan […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2003-04/
| April 26, 2003