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Legislative Alerts
Representative David Lewis Honored for CGC® Work
The American Kennel Club welcomed Representative David Lewis to its operations center in Raleigh on Tuesday, November 22nd. Rep. Lewis, who represents Harnett County in the North Carolina General Assembly, was instrumental in getting a Canine Good Citizen Proclamation passed in the Tar Heel state this year. The proclamation officially recognizes the AKC's Canine Good […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/representative-david-lewis-honored-for-cgcr-work/
| November 22, 2005
Press Releases
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 Calls on All Dog Organizations to Spread Responsible Dog Ownership Message this September
- Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Comprised of Hundreds of Events - Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance of […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-calls-on-all-dog-organizations-to-spread-responsible-dog-ownership-2/
| May 6, 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
Clubs & Delegates
Tips for Garnering Media Coverage
Ways to Increase the Chance of TV News Coverage for Your Dog Show TV crews are eager to cover local stories and your hometown dog show easily fits the bill. Even if there may be a bigger dog show, your local show can serve as a lead-up, building anticipation toward larger shows. Luck sometimes plays […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/promote/media-resources/tips-for-garnering-media-coverage/
| October 26, 2017
Products & Services
CGC: Curriculum Sample
Teaching Responsible Dog Ownership A sample CGC course outline (for an 8 week class) is provided at the bottom of this page to help instructors who are planning a class. Please remember that the CGC concept applies to both ends of the leash and all CGC classes should include training for the owner on responsible […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/links/curriculum-sample/
| October 26, 2017
Products & Services
CGC: Contact CGC Staff
The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is rapidly growing. The numbers of CGC tests being offered and dogs passing the test are increasing. Dr. Mary Burch is the Director of the Canine Good Citizen Program. You can reach the CGC program by calling (919) 816-3637, e-mailing cgc@akc.org or mailing: American Kennel Club CGC Department […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/links/contact-us/
| October 26, 2017
Products & Services
CGC: Collar Tags
CGC, CGCA and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Show everybody you are a responsible dog owner and protect your dog at the same time. To go directly to the order page, click here.
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/links/collar-tags/
| October 26, 2017
Products & Services
Three Steps to Making Your Dog a Therapy Dog
Basic Training: The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Test All therapy dogs need to be under control and have basic training. Some therapy groups require that the dog pass the Canine Good Citizen test before taking the group's therapy test. CGC is a great starting point for all potential therapy dogs because your dog will learn […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/articles/three-steps-to-making-your-dog-a-therapy-dog/
| October 26, 2017
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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is part of a series of profiles on the six top agility mixed-breed dogs that received the invitations to compete in the 2017 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 15-16 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship and the AKC Obedience Classic. Name: MACH8 Moses Raphael York UD […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-road-to-orlando-meet-the-akc-agility-invitational-contenders-12/
| December 4, 2017