January 2024 Displaceable High Jump - Obedience and Rally The Board VOTED to modify the Obedience Regulations Chapter 1, Section 34 and the Rally Regulations Chapter 1, Section 36 to change the design and construction of the high jump to allow displaceable panels. In order to not cause an undue burden on event giving clubs, […]

The AKC Obedience Classic will consist of three Rounds of competition over two days. In the Novice, Open and Utility Classes the handler/dog team will compete a total of three times, once in each round, over the two-day event. In the Masters Class the handler/dog team will compete a total of six times, three times in […]

The site for the 2025 RNC and NOC is not yet confirmed. As soon as we do, we will publish that information. 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship Saturday & Sunday, July 20-21, 2024       News and Updates: The 2024 AKC Rally® National Championship and National Obedience Championship will be held at the Roberts Centre in […]

Agility Trial Secretary Blog Agility Trial Secretary Blog Agility Trial Secretary Event Kit Event kits will no longer be mailed for Agility trials. Please download the PDF files and print the number of copies indicated for each form prior to your event weekend so as to have these required items on-hand at your trial. Agility […]

Obedience training may just be the best gift you can give yourself, your family, and your pet. It teaches your dog appropriate social behavior with both people and animals; helps correct annoying behaviors like jumping, digging, barking, and chewing; and keeps your dog entertained and happy. A win-win all around! When to Start Training The […]

Why Use the AKC Online Entry Service? Exhibitors Exhibitors will find the AKC Online Entry service (OLE) a convenient, low-cost, time-saving tool that provides: Immediate access to enter from the minute a trial opens until the last minute before closing without expensive overnight mail Real-time notification sent to the exhibitor of entry acceptance or wait […]

AKC Agility Policy and Measuring Procedure Guidelines Who can perform official AKC agility measurements? Volunteer Measuring Officials (VMO) approved by AKC.** AKC Agility Field Representatives** AKC Director of Agility**   Measuring Procedures -- Who has to be measured by the Judge of Record at an event? Any dog that has never been measured by an […]

Agility - Frequently Asked Questions   1. How do I find a local Agility training class for my dog? Look in the Yellow Pages under Pets or Dog Training for your local AKC club or dog school. Check this website for the training resources page and search for upcoming Agility Trials in your area.   […]

A club holding a licensed or member club agility trial must prepare an official catalog once entries have been closed and drawn. The catalog must list the dogs in the order drawn in each class along with the full AKC name, AKC number, breed, date of birth, sex, name of owner (and handler, if different […]

Frequently Asked Club Questions   Agility Rule Changes 1. What is an "Agility Online Entries System?" An Agility online entry system accepts entries into trial or accepts entries for the random draw. An online program that transmits entries to a trial secretary who makes the entry acceptance determination is NOT an "Agility Online Entries System." […]