The recent dog shows hosted by the Ladies Kennel Association of America (LKAA) and Long Island Kennel Club included many engaging activities for the public, including Long Island’s first-ever dock diving competition and an AKC Pet Disaster Relief presentation.

Learn more about the event.

Chief, a two-year-old Basenji and the reigning AKC Lure Coursing Champion, was featured on “Evening Magazine” from Seattle’s NBC affiliate KING5-TV.

Meet Chief and watch the segment.

Photo Credit: Laurie Gregory, Jumoke Photography

The Hendersonville Kennel Club’s work with its local Meals on Wheels chapter was profiled in the Times-News Online. Thanks to the generosity of HKC club members, more than 50 daily Meals on Wheels deliveries now also include pet food.

Read more.

AKC is celebrating National Dog Bite Prevention Week! Tell us what you’re doing to educate others about dog behavior or join our celebration on social by using the hashtag #AKCDBPW.

We’ll also be honoring our two and four-legged military across the country on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. Join us by sharing your photos of #AKCHeroes on Instagram.

Reminder: The AKC is seeking nominations for the annual Lifetime Achievement Awards. We encourage member clubs to select a nominee in the categories of Conformation, Companion Events and Performance by Friday, May 29th. Email your club’s name, event category, and nominations choices to Neil Singer at nxs@akc.org. Clubs may nominate in just one, two, or all three categories. Current AKC Staff are not eligible, nor are past recipients.

Click here to view the list of past winners.

How Can AKC Marketplace Benefit Your Club?
Learn more about how AKC Marketplace for Clubs can help showcase your club and direct AKC.org visitors to your events and activities.

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Pets Always Stay Free at Motel 6
Motel 6 is proud to be the official lodging provider of the AKC. AKC registrants receive a 10% discount at over 1,100 Motel 6 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Call the special AKC reservation number 855-M6-4DOGS and mention CP542764 to receive your savings.

Learn more here.