Specialty programs

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

AKC Canine Good Citizen / Urban CGC

AKC has created the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program: an expert-made training program designed to help you and your dog be the best you can be–together.

Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. Learn more here.

AKC Trick Titles

Tricks are behaviors that are designed to entertain others. AKC Trick Dog ranges from very simple novice tricks such as teaching your dog to get in a box on cue, to complex tricks that are several behaviors chained together in one exciting sequence.

Get ready to wow your friends with your dog’s tricks! We hope to see you at AKC Trick Dog soon! Learn more here.

Performance Analytics

Learn to test obstacles for performance metrics and establish baselines. Gain insights for effective gamble strategies and develop mental timing skills.

Improve speed and precision in handling. Perfect send timing, enhance turning techniques, and master triple lead changes.

Use guided sheets for show tracking and trend analysis. Learn to maximize qualifying runs and develop world team level capabilities.

Gain confidence to qualify in top venues like USDAA, UKI, AKC, ISC, Premier, and Invitationals. Apply "Moneyball" strategies to take your agility performance to the next level!

AKC Fit Dog

Staying active is essential for both people and their dogs, especially today. One of the easiest and most effective ways to boost fitness is by walking. It's a low-risk activity that can strengthen muscles, improve blood flow, support memory, aid in weight control, boost energy, improve sleep, and lower stress levels. The American Heart Association suggests aiming for at least 150 minutes of walking each week. By joining the AKC FIT DOG program, both you and your dog can enjoy these health benefits together. Learn more here!

AKC Fetch

Think your dog is good at playing fetch? Really good? AKC Fetch is a fun AKC Family Dog program in which dogs can earn four levels of AKC titles by demonstrating retrieving skills. Learn more here!

Scent Work

A dog’s sense of smell is incredibly powerful—tens of thousands of times stronger than a human’s. Scent Work is a fun and engaging activity that taps into this amazing ability, encouraging dogs to use their noses in a purposeful and rewarding way. It transforms a natural instinct into a fun game. This sport is great for dogs of all types and can be especially helpful in boosting the confidence of dogs that are shy or timid.