Title Recognition Program
鈥淎 dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat,听determination听and hard work.鈥� — Colin Powell
There are many reasons to put in the time and resources necessary to earn recognition of your dog鈥檚 abilities: You might do it to show off their superior abilities; or you might do it for the personal satisfaction that comes from hard work. Or both. Regardless, achieving a goal you鈥檝e set out to do is something to be very proud of, and why we offer many titling programs for dog owners to have their dog鈥檚 accomplishment recognized by the American Kennel Club. Learn more about the types of Title Recognition Programs that are available. Almost all of these programs welcome all dogs, purebred or mixed breed.
- Barn Hunt
- Trick Dog
- Canine Good Citizen
- Therapy Dogs
- Dock Diving
- Parent Club and Working Dogs
- Flyball
- Search and Rescue
- Disc Dog
Earning a title means you can add it to your dog鈥檚 permanent AKC record but, most of all, it鈥檚 an excellent reminder of the hard work and determination that you and your have shared.
Your dog also must be registered or enrolled with AKC by any one of these options: If you are interested in having your organization鈥檚 titles recognized by the American Kennel Club, send your request to: performance_events@akc.org.
As with any sport, we recommend听听with a training facility for the sport you鈥檙e interested in. Once you鈥檙e ready, your Club can help you find events to enter.
Each title has its own requirements for eligibility. Chose the event you鈥檙e interested in to find eligibility rules: