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This Dog Trots for Treats
MACH Trots for Treats MXB MJB XF T2B owned by Kristin Dujardin of Fishkill, NY Kristin adopted Patches, a Shetland Sheepdog mix, in August 2009. “He was 5 months old and quickly settled into our home, showing us just how much drive and energy a herding dog can have,” she said. “Agility quickly became his […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/this-dog-trots-for-treats/
| May 24, 2016
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All-American Dog is First in Country to Earn Air Retrieve Excellent Honor
Rayne, a Belgian Malinois-Labrador mix, is the first dog in the country to earn the Air Retrieve Senior Excellent title from the North America Diving Dogs association (NADD). She achieved this “first” on April 15, 2016, in Perry, GA, at a NADD competition held as part of the Peach Blossom Dog Show circuit. Air retrieve […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-american-dog-is-first-in-country-to-earn-air-retrieve-excellent-honor/
| April 29, 2016
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Congratulations to a Versatile All-American Dog!
Harry of SharonDale VCD1 PCDX GN RE OAP OJP has become the fifth mixed-breed dog to earn the AKC’s prestigious Versatile Companion Dog (VCD) title. The program honors dogs who earn titles in three of the AKC Companion Events: Obedience, Agility and Tracking. From being found wandering down a country road in fall 2008 as […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-to-a-versatile-all-american-dog/
| May 3, 2016
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Former Shelter Dog Overcomes Fears to Win Top Rally Title at Age 12
Jamie Ohman of Camillus, NY, tells us how her fearful rescue dog gained confidence and became the multi-titled Dancing Cavy’s Pain in the Butte RAE BN CA. Risa is my first dog. I adopted her from a shelter when she was 2.5 years old, and I had dreams of competing with her in dog sports. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-shelter-dog-overcomes-fears-to-win-top-rally-title-at-age-12/
| April 27, 2016
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More than 20 All-Americans to Compete in Rally Nationals
There are 28 All-American Dogs entered in the 2016 AKC Rally National Championship. The event takes place March 18 in Tulsa, OK, in conjunction with the AKC National Obedience Championship and AKC National Agility Championship. Competition takes place in four different divisions with winners crowned in each: Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE); Rally Excellent; Rally Advance; […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/more-than-20-all-americans-to-compete-in-rally-nationals/
| March 9, 2016
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Scrawny Stray Blooms into Beloved Agility Champ
Ruby was a wormy, skinny puppy when Judy Finley of Edina, MN, adopted her from the local shelter. Once she got her health back, Ruby had a lot of energy so Judy thought she better channel it productively and took her to agility class. Ruby loved the sport and is now an AKC Agility champion […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/scrawny-stray-blooms-into-beloved-agility-champ/
| March 1, 2016
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Shadow Earns Rally Title at 6 Months & Top Title by 2 Years
Shadow Earns Rally Title at 6 Months & Top Title by 2 Years Sandy River Casts a Shadow BN RAE, owned by Jan Treharne of Brush Prairie, WA, has been a fast learner since she adopted him at age 8 weeks. The Lab/Border Collie mix entered his first AKC Rally competition at age 6 months […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/shadow-earns-rally-title-at-6-months-top-title-by-2-years/
| February 23, 2016
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Calling Dr. Jake – Special Rescue Lab Serves as Therapy and Service Dog
Calling Dr. Jake – Special Rescue Lab Serves as Therapy and Service Dog Sliwa’s Jake CD BN RE THDD CGC is known as Dr. Jake in his community. Adopted from a shelter just three years ago by Dr. Wayne Sliwa of Bluegrass, IA, Jake has become a therapy dog and service dog, as well […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/calling-dr-jake-special-rescue-lab-serves-as-therapy-and-service-dog/
| February 17, 2016
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Make Next Year Your Dogs Best Ever: 5 Great Dog Training Resolutions
Make Next Year Your Dog’s Best Ever: 5 Great Dog Training Resolutions AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Breanne Long says don’t forget your dog when you are making your New Year’s resolutions for 2016, like try something new and fun with your dog. Kurtis of Kingfisher CAX DJ RATN CGC, (pictured) a member of the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/make-next-year-your-dogs-best-ever-5-great-dog-training-resolutions/
| December 31, 2015
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The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is the fourth in a series of profiles on the six top mixed-breed dogs that received the invitations to compete in the 2015 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 11-13 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships in conformation and the AKC Obedience Classic. Mixed-breed dogs, known as All-American […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-meet-the-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-3/
| December 4, 2015