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Rebecca Ann Gerevics Receives 2014 AKC/AVMF Veterinary Scholarship
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce that Rebecca Ann Gerevics, a second-year student at the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University, is the recipient of the 2014 AKC/American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Veterinary Scholarship. First offered in 2009, this $5,000 scholarship is designed to […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/rebecca-ann-gerevics-receives-2014-akc-avmf-veterinary-scholarship/
| August 5, 2014
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AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program Turns 25
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) groundbreaking Canine Good Citizen® program is proud to announce its 25th birthday! Long considered the gold standard for dog behavior in communities across the country, CGC® is getting #social to celebrate with its human and canine friends across the country. The two-part training program, which stresses […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akcs-canine-good-citizen-program-turns-25/
| September 18, 2014
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AKC Adds New “Urban CGC” Title to Popular Canine Good Citizen Program
New York, NY – Giving responsible owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the launch of “AKC Urban CGC” to the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training program. The new title focuses on city-dwelling dogs and the special skills they require. Since 1989, more than […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-adds-new-urban-cgc-title-to-popular-canine-good-citizen-program/
| April 13, 2015
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The American Kennel Club Celebrates Responsible Dog Ownership with the 13th Annual AKC RDO Days
Join the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and host an AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days event this year. Dogs give us so much: excitement when a favorite person arrives home, company on the couch at night, and full effort on the obedience or agility course. Give back to them by being a responsible dog owner and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-2015/
| June 23, 2015
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AKC Expands its Digital Footprint with Four New Microsites
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club continues to expand on AKC.org with four new sections dedicated to Training, Government Relations, AKC Family Dog, and AKC Gazette. These mobile-optimized, digital content platforms mark the next exciting phase of AKC’s digital transformation and their goal of being the educational and entertainment destination for all dog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-expands-its-digital-footprint-with-four-new-microsites/
| May 20, 2015
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The American Kennel Club Introduces New Farm Dog Certified Test
New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce a new program called the Farm Dog Certified test. The test provides for a series of twelve exercises that represent situations a dog may encounter in a farm environment. The basic test […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-introduces-new-farm-dog-certified-test/
| June 7, 2016
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AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Returns For Its 14th Year: Host an Event!
New York – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is gearing up for the 14th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days (AKC RDO Days) this summer and fall when hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the public about the responsibilities and unlimited joys of dog ownership. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-returns-for-its-14th-year-host-an-event/
| June 27, 2016
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The American Kennel Club Announces the Launch of the AKC Canine College
New York, NY (September 27, 2016) – The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred registry and advocate for all dogs, joins the world of online learning as it announces the launch of its online learning platform, the AKC Canine College. The Canine College is an initiative that will allow the AKC to extend […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-canine-college/
| September 27, 2016
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Canine Shopping Gets a Personal Touch with New AKC Shop
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce a new online shopping experience with the launch of The AKC® Shop. The online store features products that leverage the AKC’s extensive knowledge in dog breeds, health & training. In addition to traditional products to best suit dogs' individual needs, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-shop/
| November 1, 2016
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The American Kennel Club Launches New Trick Dog Titling Program
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the launch of the AKC Trick Dog program. The program will include four levels allowing dogs with any amount of experience the ability to participate. Teaching their dog tricks is enjoyable for owners, mentally stimulating for their dogs and can take place at any time or place […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-launches-new-trick-dog-titling-program/
| March 7, 2017