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AKC Announces New Program for Mixed Breeds
New York, NY – For the past 125 years, the American Kennel Club® has been the nation's premier advocate for dogs and the people who love them. The AKC's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to proceed with a program for mixed breed dogs which will allow it to act even more broadly and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-announces-new-program-for-mixed-breeds/
| April 14, 2009
Press Releases
AKC and Cat Fanciers’ Association Debut ‘Meet The Breeds’ At New York City’s Javits Center
Click here for more information World's Largest Showcase of Cat & Dog Breeds to be Held in October in New York City; Unique Event Presented by PetPartners, Inc. New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®), in conjunction with the Cat Fanciers' Association® (CFA®), is pleased to announce that "Meet the Breeds™" will […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-cat-fanciers-association-debut-meet-the-breeds-at-new-york-cit/
| March 20, 2009
Press Releases
AKC Community Achievement Award Highlights AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
$1,000 Presented to AKC Affiliated Clubs Hosting Exceptional AKC RDO Day Events The fourth quarter Community Achievement Awards will solely honor AKC clubs holding exceptional AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day) events in September 2009. AKC RDO Day aims to educate first-time dog owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-community-achievement-award-highlights-akc-responsible-dog-ownersh/
| March 20, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Offers New Training Program to Make Your Puppy the S.T.A.R. of the Community
The arrival of a new puppy is an exciting time for any household. But what happens if your cute, cuddly pup turns into a chewing, barking, digging, and eating machine? Before long it becomes clear that your new arrival means there's a lot for you to do, and even more for him to learn. To […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-offers-new-training-program-to-make-your-puppy-th/
| February 23, 2009
Chairman's Reports
February 2009 Chairman’s Report
-- New AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program -- The AKC Canine Good Citizen® program debuted in 1989, with 1,392 dogs taking the CGC test. Today, nearly 40,000 purebred and mixed breed dogs per year participate in all 50 states. To date, we have enrolled more than 9,000 official CGC evaluators in communities across the country to […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2009-02/
| February 6, 2009
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Teams up with Activ8 to Seek Sponsorship Opportunities
The AKC® announced today that it has arranged for Activ8 Marketing, LLC., a full service media and sponsorship representation company, to identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities on its behalf. They will be working to match sponsors with AKC’s numerous mission-driven programs such as AKC Meet the Breeds®, AKC Canine Good Citizen®, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-teams-up-with-activ8-to-seek-sponsorship-opportun/
| January 26, 2009
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Does the AKC Like Mixed Breeds?
A common question we hear from dog lovers is "Does the AKC like mixed breeds?" The AKC stands for the love of all things dog, including mixed breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/does-the-akc-like-mixed-breeds/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Barking While Home Alone
A common problem but an annoying one: Your dog is well-behaved when you're home, but as soon as you leave, he can't seem to keep his mouth shut. It's driving your neighbors nuts. Instead of being ousted from the neighborhood, try these tricks, courtesy of Mary Burch, Ph.D., AKC's Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Director, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/help-my-dog-wont-stop-barking-while-home-alone/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: News
Dog from Michael Vick’s Fighting Ring Makes Huge Turnaround
To see him now, whippy tail wagging as he greets a group of children or takes a treat from his old pals at the waterfront, it’s hard to believe that he once cowered at the sight of a human hand. To see him now, as he zips from weaves to jump, to tunnel, to tire, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/from-vick-to-victory/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Office Dog for Hire
The search is over. We have found the dreamiest of dream jobs. There's just one catch... humans need not apply. The Vine offices in New York City are looking to fill a very exciting position: Office Dog. This position may be cutesy, but it's nothing to laugh at. This is a real human resources effort, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/office-dog-for-hire/
| January 1, 2009