Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts The American Kennel Club® announced today that Oconee River Kennel Club, Inc (ORKC) of Watkinsville, Ga. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. ORKC received one of three awards this quarter - Susque-Nango Kennel […]

  Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts The American Kennel Club® announced today that the Rapid City Kennel Club (RCKC) of Rapid City, S.D. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. RCKC received one of three awards this quarter - […]

  -- Learn How to Handle, Groom, Show Your Dog and Compete in Agility -- The American Kennel Club® is offering a golden opportunity for Raleigh-area dog owners to learn about and get involved in AKC-sanctioned dog shows and sports. On Feb. 23, 2008, the AKC® will host the second annual "AKC Canine Experience" (formerly […]

  Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Encompasses Hundreds of Events New York, NY – Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance […]

  NEW YORK, NY– The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome four students participating in the 2008 AKC® Internship Program. The program is geared towards college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs and is designed to further their professional development, as well as help AKC identify potential employees with experience in […]

  The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome Invisible Fence Brand as a returning sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day). A nationwide initiative in its sixth year, AKC RDO Day engages dog-related organizations across the country to educate the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and […]

The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Elaine Shoe-Ezell has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for bringing the world of dogs to young people by teaching them about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs. Shoe-Ezell is a member of the Garden State Golden Retriever Club (GSGRC). She […]

The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Suzanne E. Benchoff has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for educating her community about responsible dog ownership. Suzanne Benchoff is a member of the Chambersburg Area Kennel Club (CAKC). She received one of three awards for the second quarter of 2008- […]

New York, NY – Are you interested in learning training and grooming tips from the pros? Or considering adding a new family member? Be sure to mark "AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day" on your calendar. This month-long celebration includes hundreds of organizations around the country holding free events filled with fun and engaging activities for […]

  -- It's Time to Make Your Pooch a Prime Priority -- Sometimes we need a reminder of everything that is required of us in return for the wonderful privilege of having a dog.  Dogs bring us love, affection, comfort, security and unrivaled devotion, despite our flaws or past mistakes.  So what do we owe […]