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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Agility Competitor’s First Time Tips
Adrienne McLean of Richardson, TX, is the owner, handler and trainer of one of the most agility titled dogs in the AKC Canine Partners program -- MACH5 James Albert McLean also known as "Jimmy." Jimmy has qualified for the AKC Agility Invitational as one of the top five All-Americans in the country and also qualified […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/agility-competitor-first-time-tips/
| May 22, 2015
Canine Partners
Getting Dressed Up for the Holiday – Keep These Tips in Mind
Sasha is ready for the upcoming patriotic holiday in her red, white and blue dress and matching ribbons in this cute photo of this Canine Partners enrollee submitted by her owner Denise Daughtery. Note that Sasha is playing it safe by wearing her collar and identification tags too. It’s fun to get your dog dressed up for […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/getting-dressed-up-for-the-holiday-keep-these-tips-in-mind/
| May 22, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Ask Illinois Senate to Support Bill to Help Lost Pets
May 22, 2015 A bill is advancing in the Illinois Senate that would create new requirements for shelters that will help streamline the process to get lost animals home more quickly. House Bill 4029 could be considered by the Senate as early as Tuesday, May 26, Illinois residents are strongly encouraged to contact their State […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-illinois-senate-to-support-bill-to-help-lost-pets/
| May 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
The Practical Benefits of a Down-Stay
The sounds of "Stars and Stripes Forever" were blaring from a CD player in the backyard and children splashed in the pool. Matthew and Susan were hosting their annual Fourth of July cookout. As guests arrived in festive red, white and blue attire, they would ring the doorbell and immediately hear a few quick barks […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/practical-benefits-down-stay/
| May 22, 2015
Canine Partners
Dog Rescued from Thailand Excels in AKC Sport
Woodacre’s Soidog Mali CAX (“June”) owned by Jackie Phillips of San Leandro, CA Jackie adopted June from Soi Dog Foundation, a Thailand rescue group, in February 2012. “She is a dog meat trade survivor and was on a large flatbed truck with 350 other dogs stuffed into tiny cages, bound for Vietnam,” Jackie said. “The […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/dog-rescued-from-thailand-excels-in-akc-sport/
| May 21, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Does Your Dog Greet You with a Body Slam?
To put this in to practice don’t push your dog away if she jumps on you, rather, stand up, don’t make eye contact. If she still won’t stop jumping, then you need to turn away. The minute her paws hit the ground pat her and tell her she’s good. If she jumps again, repeat the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-jump-owners/
| May 21, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Introduces New Online Legislative Action Center
AKC is pleased to announce the launch of a new online legislative action center. The microsite, designed by the AKC Government Relations Team and hosted by CQ Roll Call Inc., is designed to make it easier for dog lovers to learn more about and advocate on key issues that impact dogs and dog ownership. The […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-introduces-new-online-legislative-action-center/
| May 21, 2015
Canine Partners
Let Your Dog Join in Holiday Fun
Many people have a long weekend ahead and extra time on their hands – so make sure you spend some of it with your best canine buddy. Dogs love to be with their owners and getting extra attention is the best treat for them. Tucker, a member of the AKC Canine Partners program, is showing […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/let-your-dog-join-in-holiday-fun/
| May 20, 2015
Canine Partners
Teach Your Dog to Give You a Hug!
This trick tip is brought to you by AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Milena Barreto. Milena and her Standard Poodle, Phoebe, are a therapy dog team and entertain many people with their large repertoire of tricks. Here, Milena tells us how to get your dog to give you a hug on cue! Playing outside with your […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/teach-your-dog-to-give-you-a-hug/
| May 20, 2015
Canine Partners
Teach Your Dog to Catch a Disc!
Heidi’s Bella RA THDD loves to play disc and is quite accomplished at her favorite past time, as you can see by the photo of her graceful leap to make that catch. Bella’s owner, Heidi Armstrong of Austin, TX, taught Bella to retrieve, starting with a tennis ball when Bella was just a puppy. Bella […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/teach-your-dog-to-catch-a-disc/
| May 20, 2015