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Products & Services
Getting Started in Training
Getting Started in Training Before AKC Community Canine℠ The AKC's Canine Good Citizen program trains dogs "from puppies to the community." With the introduction of AKC Community Canine, the Canine Good Citizen Program now provides a comprehensive 3 level training program for you and your dog. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy The First Step in Training You […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-community-canine/getting-started/
| October 26, 2017
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Products & Services
Dog Training
A well-behaved dog is a joy to live with, and proper dog training helps ensure that your pup can participate in almost everything you do together. Puppies can begin very simple training starting as soon as they come home, usually around 8 weeks old. Whether your goal is puppy socialization and or participating in dog sports, […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/
| October 26, 2017
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Products & Services
AKC Community Canine
About AKC Community Canine Advanced CGC; The "CGCA" Title For Dog Owners Training Classes, Earning the AKC Community Canine Title Test Items for AKC Community Canine℠ AKC Community Canine℠ Overview Finding CGC Evaluators For Evaluators Evaluator Guide Curriculum for Classes Test Summary Form (Online) We prefer that you use the Online Test Summary Form. You […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-community-canine/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Spaniels Hunting Tests: Brochure
A new brochure explaining the basics of Spaniel Hunting Tests is now available. The brochure provides an introduction to the AKC Hunting Test program by explaining the standard procedures and basic requirements for each test level. The brochure is meant to allow new participants to become more familiar and comfortable with the event before giving […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/spaniels/hunting-tests/brochure/
| October 26, 2017
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Sports & Events
AKC Scent Work
Fascinating fact: Dogs have a sense of smell that’s between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours! The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. It is a terrific sport for all kinds […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/
| October 26, 2017
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Sports & Events
Retriever Field Trials
With Retrievers being one of the most popular breeds in America, it’s a safe bet that thousands upon thousands of hours are spent playing fetch each year. While you might think it’s just a form of play (and a fun party trick!), it’s actually much more: It’s a Retriever embracing his natural ability to respond […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/field-trials/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Pointing Breeds Field Trials: Judges’ Resources
Pointing Breed Field Trials - Judges’ Eligibility Current Requirements For all Judges Information please review Chapter 5 of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds Prior to Apprenticeship Minimum Age: 18 yrs. Seminar: Strongly recommended Handling Experience: Must have placed a dog at the level they intend to apprentice Prior to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/judges/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Otis (The Vizsla) Teaches Life Lessons
By: Zach Simpson Zach Simpson is a16-year-old from Wadsworth, IL, who knows exactly what he wants for his future. An All Honors or Advanced Placement student, this Junior is heavily involved in competitive shooting as well as his Hunting Test activities with his Vizsla, Otis, who Zach trained and handled to his Master Hunter title. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/zach-simpson/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
GSP Family
Growing Up In A GSP Family Ten-year-old Brandon Novoa, a 5th grader at Boston Valley Elementary in Boston, NY, has reason to feel proud: He recently put a Junior Hunter title on one of his parents' German Shorthaired Pointers. Active in school extracurricular activities such as the school newspaper, orchestra (playing violin), chorus and various […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/gsp-family/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Growing Up With Field Dogs
By: Emily Easton For the Eastons of Dallas, PA, dogs are a true family affair. Starting with their first Vizsla, Dallas, in 1996, the Easton family -- Ralph, Diana and daughters Laura, now 20, and Emily -- has participated in conformation, field trials and hunting tests. Emily is a 6th grader with academic goals to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/hunt-tests/articles/emily-easton/
| October 26, 2017