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Rescued from Death on the Roads, Clyde Becomes Agility Champion
MACH Clyde MXB MJB owned by Mary Ann Werz of Iowa City, IA Mary Ann first spotted Clyde running in the middle of a busy street on her way to work. “Every rib was showing. I pulled over and called to him, and he wouldn't come. Called again, and he jumped into my arms,” Mary Ann said. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescued-from-death-on-the-roads-clyde-becomes-agility-champion/
| June 19, 2015
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Is That a Lion on the Loose?
No, just Bayley putting on his lion's mane and doing an amazing impression of the King of the Jungle. Bayley, a member of the AKC Canine Partners community, is owned by Donna Parkman, who submitted this great picture! The AKC Canine Partners community is for all dogs, including mixed-breeds and rescues. For more information look […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/is-that-a-lion-on-the-loose/
| June 22, 2015
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Canine Partners Member Moonlights as Model
Congratulations to Mack whose cute face is featured on the box of the Purina Alpo Variety Snacks treat box! Four-year-old Mack was once a stray dog, but thanks to his owner and trainer Mary Mackenzie of E. Carondelet, IL, he is now a beloved pet, as well as an agility competitor and a professional model […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/canine-partners-member-moonlights-as-model/
| June 19, 2015
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Rescue Dog Honored for Therapy Work
Amstel Thresher THDD, owned by Alison Thresher of Port Chester, NY, has earned the AKC Therapy Dog Distinguished title for making more than 400 visits to help others. Alison adopted Amstel from the North Shore Animal League in November 2004 at the age of 7 ½ weeks. She had such a great temperament and did […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dog-honored-for-therapy-work-1/
| June 15, 2015
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Former Street Dog Now Rally Superstar
Dog trainer Brian Burton rescued Sammy and recognized his extreme intelligence which has been channeled into amazing performances in AKC Rally. Enjoy this video of one of Sammy’s perfect score AKC Rally trials: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjvQn54xZH0 Read more about Sammy's story: It was nearly Christmas 2009 when the New York City Animal Control picked up the terrier […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/former-street-dog-now-rally-superstar/
| June 10, 2015
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Kids & Dog Playtime – Parental Supervision Required
Kids & Dogs Playtime – Parental Supervision Required Ajax did not mind riding in the shopping cart of his best buddy, Cassandra Saunders, in this cute photo submitted by mom Noel Saunders of Albrightsville, PA, for a 2012 issue of the AKC Canine Partners News. The two loved to play together. Children and dogs belong together and can […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/kids-dog-playtime-parental-supervision-required/
| June 4, 2015
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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
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Dogs Have Feelings Too – Book Strives to Improve Child-Dog Relationships
Dogs Have Feelings Too – New Book Strives to Improve Child-Dog Relationships We recently spoke with certified dog trainer and behaviorist Michelle Godlevski of Raleigh, NC, about her new book, Dogs Have Feelings Too. Michelle wrote the children’s book to teach youngsters to recognize dog body language and to promote empathy in children on how […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/dogs-have-feelings-too-book-strives-to-improve-child-dog-relationships/
| May 21, 2015
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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
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A Guide to Toy Shopping for Your Pup
This article is brought to you by Christie Canfield of the AKC GoodDog! Helpline training team. The helpline is a seven-day-a-week telephone support line staffed by experienced dog trainers. It can be bewildering. Enter a pet supply shop to buy your dog a present and face aisle after aisle of different toys. Which one and […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/a-guide-to-toy-shopping-for-your-pup/
| May 13, 2015