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The Purpose of This Program
The purpose of this program is to recognize AKC dogs and their owners who have given their time and helped people by volunteering as a therapy dog and owner team. The AKC Therapy Dog™ program awards official AKC titles to dogs who have worked to improve the lives of the people they have visited. […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/title-recognition-program/therapy-dog-program/the-purpose-of-this-program/
| December 19, 2014
Canine Partners
Found on Street, Monkey Joe Develops into Agility Champ
MACH The One and Only Mini Great Ape Joe MXB MJB owned by Naci Berkoz of Tarzana, CA Monkey Joe was one of three pups that were found on the street with their mother, an American Eskimo, at roughly 4 weeks of age. Naci’s friend agreed to foster the puppies until they were old enough […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/found-on-street-monkey-joe-developes-into-agility-champ/
| December 28, 2016
Canine Partners
Baker Ties Record for Top Coursing All-American
Ingomar Di Mancini Torsione Pane CAX6 RN CGC, also known as Baker, recently earned his sixth AKC Coursing Ability Excellent title. This feat tied him for the top titled All American Dog in the AKC Coursing Ability Test (CAT) program. The CAX requires dogs to pass the coursing test 25 times so Baker has now […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/baker-ties-record-for-top-coursing-all-american/
| December 21, 2016
Canine Partners
Gabe Has Spent 10 Years Soothing Others as Therapy Dog
Gabe RN THDD CGC, owned by Joyce Kilgard of Coal Valley, IL, was a natural therapy dog from day one. He was already certified and started working at age 1 year. He recently earned the AKC Distinguished Therapy Dog award (THDD) for making more than 400 visits. Eleven-year-old Gabe is a very special dog who […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/gabe-has-spent-10-years-soothing-others-as-therapy-dog/
| November 17, 2016
Canine Partners
Guide Dog Does Double Duty as Therapy Dog
Mazie Grace THDD CGC was born to be a guide dog and faithfully serves her owner Beverly Hammett of Starkville, MS, enabling Beverly to live a more independent life. But Mazie’s service to others has not stopped there. In her off-duty, she works as a therapy dog in nursing homes and youth centers. She recently […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/guide-dog-does-double-duty-as-therapy-dog/
| July 28, 2016
Canine Partners
This Little Dog Hangs Ten!
Coppertone was near death when California residents Heather & Lori Sims rescued her as a young puppy. They spent nights feeding the Miniature Dachshund with an eye dropper because she was too weak to eat on her own. The veterinarian gave her little chance of survival, but the puppy pulled through. The Sims say […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-little-dog-hangs-ten/
| July 26, 2016
Canine Partners
Dino Continues Pulling in the Carting Awards
Drafting, or carting, is a sport most commonly associated with large draft breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs and Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. But all breeds can compete in the sport – and many dogs enjoy pulling their own weight! Former shelter dog Dino, formally known as Woodacre’s Court Jester, recently added three more titles in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/dino-continues-pulling-in-the-carting-awards/
| July 19, 2016
Canine Partners
Locked in Basement for Years, Rescued Dog Becomes Honored Therapy Dog
Coconut THDD CGC spent his first three years of life in a basement until his owner turned him over to a shelter. Dr. Elizabeth Lynch of Greenwich, CT, saw something special in Coco and took him home. With a lot of love, training and trust building, Coco has become a wonderful therapy dog and recently […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/locked-in-basement-for-years-rescued-dog-becomes-honored-therapy-dog/
| June 30, 2016
Canine Partners
Bella Cheers Everyone from Soldiers to Kindergarteners as Therapy Dog
Maine resident Deanna Wade served as a Hospice volunteer and shelter manager and noticed that residents always perked up when pets came to visit. This was especially true for people who once had pets and could no longer have them because of health or age issues. One time, Deanna and her husband, Laurence, had baby […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/bella-cheers-everyone-from-soldiers-to-kindergarteners-as-therapy-dog/
| June 24, 2016
Canine Partners
Congratulations to the 3rd All-American UDX!
Jasmine of Lindenbrook UDX and Nan Daley of Woodside, CA, have become just the third All-American Dog team to achieve the AKC Obedience title of Utility Dog Excellent (UDX). This challenging goal requires dogs to qualify in both Open B and Utility B classes on the same day 10 times. Jasmine achieved this in just […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-the-3rd-all-american-udx/
| June 28, 2016