Basic Training

Whether or not you plan on competing in dog sports and events, it’s critical that all dogs receive basic training, from how to walk well on leash to being comfortable with strangers.

Central Asian Shepherd Dog on leash sitting next to its owner outdoors in the summer.

Owning a dog means having certain responsibilities that come with dog ownership. It also means following the sometimes unspoken rules of dog ownership etiquette and…

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Girl on laptop with Dalmatian

French Bulldog puppy holding a corn cob in its mouth in the grass.

Attractive girl walking the dog. Having fun playing in outdoors. Lovely woman training German Shorthaired Pointer on sandy beach on background of greenery. Concepts of friendship, pets, togetherness

Beagle sitting on command outdoors.

Alaskan Klee Kai puppy sitting in the grass lakeside.

Happy Brazilian man training with his dog at the park asking him to give his paw.

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Founded in 1884, the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. AKC actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to advancing dog sports.

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