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Veteran Trains Shelter Dog as Assistance Dog
Greeting people would top the list of things that Wilson least liked to do. The black Labrador Retriever stayed far away from visitors to the Johnston County (NC) Animal Shelter. He had no trust of human beings. That was before shelter volunteer Marcus Holland spotted him and saw something special in the young dog. A […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/veteran-trains-shelter-dog-as-assistance-dog/
| June 24, 2015
Canine Partners
Vacationing at the Beach with Your Buddy
Twelve-year-old Buddy loves spending vacation weeks by the sea shore in his favorite red, white & blue chair. The 12-year-old Chihuahua-terrier mix looks forward to beach trips with his owner, Michelle Antonio of Benicia, CA. Taking your dog to the beach can be a great way to spend a beautiful summer day. However, as a responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/vacationing-at-the-beach-with-your-buddy/
| July 6, 2015
Canine Partners
Two Dogs Become First All-Americans to Earn CAX3
The winter brought a major achievement in the sport of AKC Coursing Ability as two dogs became the first All-American Dogs to earned the Coursing Ability Excellent 3 (CAX3) titles, meaning they have achieved the feat of passing the test 75 times. The new CAX3 title holders are best friends, and their owners are neighbors […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-dogs-become-first-all-americans-to-earn-cax3/
| March 11, 2015
Canine Partners
Two All-American Dogs Named to World Agility Team
Congratulations to two dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program who will represent the AKC and the United States on the AKC European Open Agility Team. The world competition takes place July 24-26 in Germany. Dynamite Dynamite and Monkey Joe (white dog pictured exiting tunnel) both earned spots on the team during the AKC World […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-all-american-dogs-named-to-world-agility-team/
| May 6, 2015
Canine Partners
Tricks But Please No Treats For Dogs
Gaia is in her Halloween costume, posing with this trick-or-treat loot, but her owner, Bibi McCormick of Cary, NC, does not plan for her to eat any as chocolate and many ingredients found in candy are not good for dogs. Gaia is a 2-year-old mixed breed who is a member of the AKC Canine Partners […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/tricks-but-please-no-treats-for-dogs/
| October 30, 2015
Canine Partners
Tribute to a Canine Partners Trail Blazer
AKC Canine Partners is re-printing this story that originally appeared in the spring 2012 issue of the Canine Partners News newsletter in loving memory of Magi, also known as MACH Magic Carpet Ride and who passed away at age 12 in 2013. photo by Karen Moureaux Magi was one of the first mixed-breeds to earn […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/tribute-to-a-canine-partners-trail-blazer/
| May 13, 2015
Canine Partners
Travels with Fido – Summer Vacation Stops
A camper or motorhome make it much easier to take your dogs with you when you travel as you can take all the comforts of home with them – and you do not have to worry about finding pet-friendly lodging. Susan Robinson tell us about some of her family’s favorite stops with their four dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/travels-with-fido-summer-vacation-stops/
| June 4, 2015
Canine Partners
Three Quick Canine Cool Down Tips
1. Cool off with the hose! Many dogs love to chase and bite at the water from a garden hose. Just make sure your dog doesn't drink too much or overexert himself playing this game. Karma, a 9-year-old mixed-breed, loves playing with the hose in her backyard in Hermitage, TN, with her owner Rebecca Lynch, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/three-quick-canine-cool-down-tips/
| August 5, 2015
Canine Partners
Three Keys to Successful Dog Training
Contributed to AKC Canine Partners by Rexann Lemke Consistency, Patience, Fun – Remember those three words and you will develop a great relationship with your dog that leads to successful training. That is the advice of professional dog trainer Rexann Lemke who operates Rex’s Canine Training LLC in Wisconsin. Rexann is the owner, handler and […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/three-keys-to-successful-dog-training/
| March 24, 2015
Canine Partners
This Police Dog Might Surprise You
Meet Officer Sammy of the Walnut Cove Police Department, Walnut Cove, NC Did you think all police dogs were German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois? Not so! A mixed-breed dog who was abandoned by his owner is a valued member of a police department in North Carolina. Officer Sammy was not always deemed law enforcement material. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-police-dog-might-surprise-you/
| May 19, 2015