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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Need a Dog Walker or Sitter? There’s an App for That
Nowadays, you can get nearly everything via an app: movies, taxi service, a room to sleep in, groceries delivered to your house, etc. So it's no surprise that has extended to the world of dogs, with walking and pet-sitting services now available with just a few taps on your phone. Dog Services On-Demand It's all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/need-dog-walker-or-sitter-theres-an-app/
| October 6, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
A New AKC.org for Dog Lovers
The new AKC.org is here! Our website has been completely redesigned with special features just for dog lovers. Here's what's new on the site: New organization. Looking for information on finding the right dog for you? Or maybe you just want to read entertaining dog articles. Our new content organization makes it quick and easy to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-akc-org-dog-lovers/
| March 5, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: URGENT! Bill Would Criminalize Using Cords/Tethers to Safely Secure Dogs in an Emergency
House Bill 1909 is a problematic bill that could criminalize the actions of dog owners who use a cord, tether, or “similar device” to keep their dogs safe during emergency situations. This bill has been placed on the consent calendar in the Tennessee House of Representatives for Monday, March 19. If dog owners do not […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-urgent-bill-would-criminalize-using-cords-tethers-safely-secure-dogs-during-emergency-emergency/
| March 15, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breed Spotlight: A Devoted Clown, the Toy Fox Terrier
AKC Gazette breed column, Toy Fox Terriers This talented little dog is a smart, adaptable companion. The Toy Fox Terrier, or TFT, is a truly American breed of dog. We have heard so many stories from people of all ages who lovingly remember growing up with one of these devoted little clowns. Always willing to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breed-spotlight-devoted-clown-toy-fox-terrier/
| February 1, 2018
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Expert Advice: Feature
Aggressive Street Dog Turns into Agility Athlete
While her daughter took a tennis lesson, jogger Vicky Kaseorg of Charlotte, N.C., put her wait time to good use with a run around the neighborhood. A lifelong animal lover, Vicky forced herself to look away when she spotted a skinny mud-covered dog lying in a parking lot. Surely some kind-hearted person would help, she thought. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/former-street-dog-turns-into-agility-champ/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Events
Tex Wins Westminster Kennel Club Masters Agility Competition
Tex, the Border Collie from Long Valley, New Jersey, was fantastic in winning the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Masters Agility competition. Over 330 dogs competed at Pier 94 in New York City and the event was televised live on Fox Sports 1. "He doesn't have a foot out of place— he's amazing," owner and handler […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tex-wins-westminster-kennel-club-masters-agility-competition/
| February 16, 2015
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
Junior Spotlight: The 2015 Junior Agility Competition
by Faith Rogers, Junior Handler Agility is in every sense of the word a team sport, a combination of speed, consistency, and trust. This is a sport filled with magical runs, but also frustrating disappointments. Perseverance builds character when training plans don't succeed and the only choice is to try again. The dedication and commitment […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/junior-spotlight-the-2015-junior-agility-competition/
| January 8, 2016
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