Choosing a Dog Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: Choose the Right Breed for You Video Computers with Internet Access The Best Breed for You Worksheet Dog Breed Selector Quiz Lesson: Explain to students that each breed has specific characteristics that may make one breed better suited for a particular family than another breed. Show students […]

Dogs with Jobs Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: Working Dogs Video Working Dog Examples Blank Paper for Each Student Coloring Utensils Lesson: Explain to students that there are many ways that working animals help people. Ask students to brainstorm what they think it means to be a “working dog.” Working dogs are dogs that are […]

Dog Training Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: AKC Good Citizen Lesson: Ask students the types of behaviors a well-trained dog demonstrates. Write their ideas on the board or another central location. Ask students to share why they think it is important for a dog to be well-trained. Show students the video about the AKC Canine […]

Dog Shows and Events Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: Best in Show Video Road to Best in Show Diagram “Best in Show” by Karen LeFrak AKC YouTube AKC Events Word Search Lesson: Invite a Canine Ambassador to visit your group to teach this lesson. They have excellent resources available to them. OR Show students the […]

Careers in Dogs Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: “Careers in Dogs” bingo sheet Blank bingo squares Computer with internet access for teacher Lesson: Invite a Canine Ambassador to visit your group to teach this lesson. They have excellent resources available to them. OR Ask students to raise their hand and share some things they know […]

Responsible Dog Ownership Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: Sticky Notes Responsible Dog Owner's Tip Sheet 2 Cones (or similar item) 2 (or more) Plush Dogs (preferably different breeds) Required Materials: Food Dish, Dog Food, Leash, Bed, Brush, Collar, ID Tag Random Items for Relay (i.e. textbook, board eraser, etc.) Responsible Dog Ownership Bookmarks Bailey Goes […]

Introduction to Canine Club Time: 45-55 minutes Resources Needed: All About Canine Club Document Supplies for Discussion (depending on your choice of activity-i.e. ball, paper, etc.) Lesson: Distribute the “All About Canine Club” document to students. Quickly review the document and expectations of the club. Invite students to share why they decided to join the […]

AKC Canine Clubs are an after school program designed for students in grades K-8.  AKC Canine Clubs can be hosted by a teacher or group leader in any school or youth organization. The goal of this club is for children to learn about dogs! We have provided all of the resources and lesson plans needed […]

AKC Public Education offers brochures and other resources that contain a wealth of information for current and prospective dog owners. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="PEC Kits"] AKC Public Education provides the following resources in a kit that can be ordered for your next event. The following resources are included: Welcome to the American Kennel Club (Brochure) Jr […]

Canine Ambassadors are an excellent resource! They are experts in a variety of areas. Canine Ambassadors are skilled at teaching about safety around dogs and responsible dog ownership and some have vast knowledge about dog events. Many Canine Ambassadors are also judges, groomers, handlers, trainers and more! Best of all, Canine Ambassadors are experts on […]