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Take Your Dog Out to the Ball Game!
Above, he enjoys a San Franciso Giants baseball game during the team’s Giants Dog Day at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA. And this summer, he had a great time at the Bark in the Park event at the Oakland Athletics game (pictured below). Many sports teams now feature regular “dog day” events so owners […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/take-your-dog-out-to-the-ball-game/
| October 1, 2015
Canine Partners
Summer Cool-Down Tip: Easy Snack for Your Dogs
Fleury has decided the best way to keep cool is to lounge in the bird bath, as you can see in this funny shot submitted by her owner Christine Harrison of Ashland, VA. For an easy and fast way to cool down your dogs, try this easy recipe. Take non-fat yogurt and either chicken broth […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/summer-cool-down-tip-easy-snack-for-your-dogs/
| June 8, 2015
Canine Partners
Summer Adventures in Cape Cod with Canine Vacation Buddies
For the past 35 years, we have had the great pleasure of spending most or all of the summer at Cape Cod, MA, with our many generations of Golden Retriever and mixed-breed dogs. As we near the salt water, the dogs always sniff the air and eagerly look out the window at the many salt […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/summer-adventures-in-cape-cod-with-canine-vacation-buddies/
| July 8, 2015
Canine Partners
Staying Connected Through Muzzle Targeting
This training tip has been shared by Stacey Campbell, a dog trainer in San Francisco, CA, who owns and operates Go Fetch Dog Training. Stacey is also known as the human component of an agility team with her mixed-breed rescue dog, NAC MACH2 Roo! Stacey and Roo! are one of the most accomplished teams in the country, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/staying-connected-thru-muzzle-targeting/
| April 30, 2015
Canine Partners
Spring Fever – Dogs Can Have It Too
Cammie, a member of the AKC Canine Partners community, is loving spring time, relaxing in this beautiful field of yellow, in this photo submitted by her owner Laura Lang. Dogs and people love getting outside and enjoying the warmer weather and beautiful sites in spring, but don’t forget that dogs can be impacted by pollen […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/spring-fever-dogs-can-have-it-too/
| May 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Sport of Coursing Helps Shy Dog Gain Confidence
Hula Lula CAX owned by Susan Lewis of Wildomar, CA Hula Lula is a mixed-breed that was adopted from a local shelter when she was about 3 months old. She was born at the shelter and came from a very large litter. “She is a very sweet girl but shy,” Susan said. “I try to […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/sport-of-coursing-helps-shy-dog-gain-confidence/
| May 14, 2015
Canine Partners
Special Tribute to a Retired Competitor
He’s A PatchWork Puppy CDX CGC TDI OJP OAP OFP GN CD BN RAE Sheila Dempsey of Jane Lew, WV, wrote this special tribute to her amazing multi-titled All-American Dog, Patches, when he retired from competition at age 13 two years ago. Patches is now 15 ½ years old and enjoying his retirement, Sheila says. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/special-tribute-to-a-retired-competitor/
| May 1, 2015
Canine Partners
So You Want to Have a Therapy Dog? Here’s Some Helpful Info
AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Elizabeth Sandling teaches therapy dog classes and is a long-time therapy team volunteer with her Shetland Sheepdogs, Sandy and Nivy. Here she gives owners some helpful tips on becoming a therapy dog team with their canine partner. Why Volunteer As a Therapy Dog Team: Therapy dogs provide affection, support, and comfort […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/so-you-want-to-have-a-therapy-dog-heres-some-helpful-info/
| May 29, 2015
Canine Partners
Smart Shelter Pup Inspires Owners to Compete with Great Results
Greg & Mary Gouge of Florissant, MO, realized there was something special about Jada as soon as they met her at the shelter as a young puppy – and others noticed too. She excelled in her basic training classed and instructors encouraged them to pursue competitions. Even though, Greg & Mary had never shown dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/smart-shelter-pup-inspires-owners-to-compete-with-great-results/
| November 15, 2016
Canine Partners
Shelter Dogs Give Support to Veterans Thru Collaborative Program
Buster’s owners did not want him because he kept running away. Rather than provide secure fencing or a kennel, they dumped him at the shelter. Today, the 3-year-old Labrador mix still specializes in escaping without jumping over a single gait or slipping through any open doors. Buster helps a war veteran escape from his bad […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/shelter-dogs-give-support-to-veterans-thru-collaborative-program/
| April 16, 2015