New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club (SMKC) has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its longtime dedication to educating the public about the responsibilities of dog ownership. The SMKC received one of three awards for the third quarter of 2008– […]

New York, NY – Are you interested in learning training and grooming tips from the pros? Or considering adding a new family member? Be sure to mark "AKC® Responsible Dog Ownership Day" on your calendar. This month-long celebration includes hundreds of organizations around the country holding free events filled with fun and engaging activities for […]

The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Elaine Shoe-Ezell has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for bringing the world of dogs to young people by teaching them about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs. Shoe-Ezell is a member of the Garden State Golden Retriever Club (GSGRC). She […]

The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce that Suzanne E. Benchoff has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for educating her community about responsible dog ownership. Suzanne Benchoff is a member of the Chambersburg Area Kennel Club (CAKC). She received one of three awards for the second quarter of 2008- […]

  The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome Invisible Fence Brand as a returning sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Day). A nationwide initiative in its sixth year, AKC RDO Day engages dog-related organizations across the country to educate the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and […]

  NEW YORK, NY– The American Kennel Club® is pleased to welcome four students participating in the 2008 AKC® Internship Program. The program is geared towards college students with a background and interest in purebred dogs and is designed to further their professional development, as well as help AKC identify potential employees with experience in […]

  Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Encompasses Hundreds of Events New York, NY – 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 Day. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance […]

The AKC Board, staff and the fancy often talk of the importance of public relations and advertising in fostering a positive public image of the AKC and the sport. We have made great strides in both of those areas in recent years and our message is often delivered via both editorial and advertising content in […]

Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts The American Kennel Club® announced today that Oconee River Kennel Club, Inc (ORKC) of Watkinsville, Ga. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. ORKC received one of three awards this quarter - Susque-Nango Kennel […]

  Club Wins $1,000 for Responsible Dog Ownership Day Efforts The American Kennel Club® announced today that the Rapid City Kennel Club (RCKC) of Rapid City, S.D. has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership. RCKC received one of three awards this quarter - […]