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Expert Advice: How to...
4 Fun Ways to Teach Kids & Dogs to Play Together
Whether you remember Petey from The Little Rascals, Lassie and Timmy, Benji, Beethoven, or Clifford the Big Red Dog, images of kids hugging and kissing dogs are burned into our minds. For dog trainers, that imagery makes us cringe. We’ve seen some of the painful results of such interactions in real life—the kinds that won’t […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/4-ways-teach-kids-dogs-play-together/
| December 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
Top Dog Athletes Awarded at 2020 AKC Agility Invitational
Dogs of all sizes, breeds, and ages jumped, weaved, and ran at the 2020 AKC Agility Invitational. The 2020 AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-dogs-awarded-2020-agility-invitational/
| December 15, 2020
Press Releases
Top Dogs Crowned at AKC Agility Invitational
The 2020 AKC Agility Invitational took place December 12-13, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, demonstrating the highest level of training and teamwork between dog and handler. The top five dogs in each breed received an invitation to compete in this prestigious event. Agility competition for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-agility-invitational/
| December 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Boundary Training: Keeping Your Dog Inside the Yard or Outside a Room
Keeping your dog out of certain rooms can prevent problem behaviors, such as counter-surfing in the kitchen. Alternatively, there are times you might want to keep your dog within a certain space, like an unfenced yard. Whether you're keeping your dog inside one area or outside another, you can accomplish this with boundary training. The Benefits […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-keep-out-boundary-training/
| December 12, 2020
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Expert Advice: Events
Nation’s Fastest Dogs Crowned at AKC Fast CAT Invitational
Which dog is the fastest dog in the nation? Now we know. The 2020 AKC Fast CAT Invitational took place December 9-11, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/nations-fastest-dogs-fast-cat-invitational/
| December 11, 2020
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Canine Partners
All American Dog Crowned the Fastest Dog USA!
Wailin’ Phelan The Bearded Lass CAX FCAT3 owned by Krista Shreet and Ted Koch of Crownsville, MD Phelan was crowned Fastest Dog USA at the 2020 AKC Fast CAT Invitational, December 9-11, in Orlando FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The fastest dogs from each breed, based on […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/american-dog-crowned-fastest-dog-usa/
| December 11, 2020
Press Releases
Top Dogs Crowned at 2020 AKC Fast CAT Invitational
The 2020 AKC Fast CAT Invitational took place December 9-11, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to participate in the inaugural AKC Fast CAT Invitational for the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-2020-akc-fast-cat-invitational/
| December 11, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Finding the Right Dog Show Mentor
Most of us can remember a special school teacher who had a profound influence on our lives during those formative years. In our lives breeding and showing dogs, a great mentor can have an equally powerful influence: teaching us, guiding us, and inspiring us. Talk to the iconic figures in our sport and they will […]
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| December 10, 2020
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Canine Partners
Congrats to All American Dogs Going to the Inaugural AKC Fast CAT Invitational
Which dog is the fastest in the country? The AKC Fast CAT Invitational will answer that question, as the speediest canines gather for this inaugural, invitation-only event. Fast CAT is a coursing event in which dogs chase a lure for a 100-yard dash. Their time in seconds is calculated into miles per hour. The fastest dogs of each […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-american-dogs-going-inaugural-akc-fast-cat-invitational/
| December 9, 2020
Press Releases
Five Heroic Dogs Honored with 2020 AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 21st annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. The five winners were carefully chosen from a pool of more than 800 impressive nominations. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-2020-akc-humane-fund-awards-canine-excellence-ace/
| December 9, 2020