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The American Kennel Club Announces 2017 European Open Junior USA Team
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the 2017 AKC European Open Junior USA team. These 23 junior agility handlers were selected from around the country and will represent the USA in Luxemborg July 14-16th. Led by head Coach Susan Cochran and Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Dreese, the team is comprised of members spanning over […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-announces-2017-european-open-junior-usa-team/
| May 24, 2017
Press Releases
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day
AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin Premieres On Animal Planet New Year’s Day At 7pm ET With Guest Host Jerry O’Connell Sportscasters Jason Knapp and Sam Ryan and AKC’s Gina DiNardo to Serve as Co-Hosts; U.S. Marine and K9 Handler Megan Leavey Joins the Nation’s Largest Dog Show Royal Canin, a global […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-by-royal-canin-premieres-on-animal-planet-new-years-day/
| December 1, 2017
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces Recipients of Junior Versatility Award
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Junior Versatility Awards through the AKC Junior Recognition Program. The program, which launched in March 2017, is designed to recognize Juniors that participate in a variety of sports. Juniors […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/the-american-kennel-club-announces-recipients-of-junior-versatility-award/
| December 28, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Club Snapshot: Red Dirt Agility Club
At a recent agility trial hosted by the Red Dirt Agility Club earlier this month, judge Cynthia Blanton (second row kneeling, far right) and the majority of the competitors wore blue to demonstrate their support for law enforcement officers. Red Dirt Agility, founded in March of 2009, is an AKC club located in the Oklahoma […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/red-dirt-agility-club/
| September 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational
The 2015 AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2015 in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. Obedience and agility competitions for junior handlers were held for the fifth year, and an AKC Rally® Junior competition was held […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-dogs-crowned-at-akc-obedience-classic-and-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 16, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Nation’s Top Agility, Obedience and Rally Dogs to Compete for National Titles in Tulsa, Oklahoma
More than 1,600 talented purebred and mixed-breed canines will jump, heel and retrieve their way to Tulsa, Oklahoma March 18-20, 2016 for a series of Championship events hosted by the American Kennel Club. Over the three days, these top dogs will compete in the AKC National Agility Championship, AKC National Obedience Championship and the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/national-agility-rally-obedience-championships-tulsa/
| March 11, 2016
Expert Advice: News
German Shepherd Missing for 4 Years Shows Up on Owner’s Doorstep
Amazing news for the McDonald family of Salisbury, NC. The couple was reunited with their German Shepherd, Molly, after she had been missing for four years, reports WBTV. They don't know how Molly found her way home, but when Joel McDonald opened his front door last Tuesday, he found a dog that looked a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/german-shepherd-missing-4-years-returns/
| April 4, 2017
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
World-Class Equestrian Goes to the Dogs—and Finds Many Similarities
Cleo and Gwen Blake practice at Family Dog Training Center in Kent, Wash., a Seattle suburb. “Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect,” says Blake. “And we need plenty of that.” Photo courtesy Kathy Lang. For Gwen Blake, it’s back to basics every time she steps into the obedience and rally rings with her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/world-class-equestrian-goes-to-the-dogs/
| January 26, 2018
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Expert Advice: Training
What You Need to Know About AKC Scent Work
On October 1, the AKC rolled out Scent Work, a new titling event open to all dogs. Before the AKC introduces a new sport, staff methodically evaluates, adapts, and develops the event. The process can take several months, sometimes years. Stephanie Kennerley is Sports and Events Projects coordinator. Her department creates and implements new AKC sports […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-you-need-to-know-akc-scent-work/
| February 15, 2018
Expert Advice: News
11-Year-Old Girl Donates Allowance to Buy K-9s Bulletproof Vests
In January, the Canton Police Department laid to rest one of its K-9 officers. Jethro, a three-year-old German Shepherd Dog, was mortally wounded while responding to a burglary. The department received an outpouring of support from around the country, including more than 2,000 letters sent to Jethro’s handler, Ryan Davis. Officer Davis, who was partnered […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/girl-donates-allowance-for-vests/
| March 17, 2016