AKC Humane Fund ACE Award – Search and Rescue – Human Detection: Maple – Handler: Sue Stejskal
Maple the English Springer Spaniel earns the AKC Humane Fund ACE Award for Search & Rescue Human Detection with handler Sue Stejskal.
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Establishing Priorities Leads to Better Outcomes
Managing dogs, work, and life demands clear priorities. Discover simple strategies to reduce stress and stay productive every day.
AKC Humane Fund ACE Award – Search and Rescue – Disaster Response: Flint – Handler: Jennifer Michelson
Meet Flint, a German Shepherd Dog honored with the AKC Humane Fund ACE Award for Search & Rescue disaster response with Jennifer Michelson.
AKC Board of Directors Class of 2030 Elected
AKC Delegates elect Dominic Palleschi Carota, Jason Hoke, and Sue Goldberg to the Board of Directors as members of the Class of 2030.
Calling All Canine Heroes! Nominations Open Now for the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)!
AKC Humane Fund opens nominations for the 2026 ACE Awards, honoring heroic dogs in service, therapy, search and rescue, and community impact.
National Dog Show Co-Host John O’Hurley Joins National Service Animals Monument Program
John O’Hurley joins the National Service Animals Monument to honor service dogs and handlers with a national tribute in Washington DC
Jody’s Thoughts on Juniors: A Roadmap to Success in Junior Showmanship
Jody Davidson shares a practical roadmap for Junior Showmanship, encouraging goal setting, family balance, and long-term growth.
AKC Humane Fund ACE Award – Exemplary Companion Dog: Syd – Handler: Roberta Hockenberry
Roberta Hockenberry shares how Syd, her extraordinary Golden Retriever, became an intuitive service partner and life-changing companion.