Agility
AKC Agility is a fast-paced dog sport sanctioned by the American Kennel Club where handlers guide their dogs through an obstacle course, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and teamwork.
Activities
In addition to being a wonderful pet, here are a few of the activities Cavaliers can participate in!
Barn Hunt
“Barn Hunt tests the nose, speed, agility, and surefootedness of dogs that have a history of above-ground vermin hunting,” said Robin Nuttall, founder of the Barn Hunt Association.”
Canine Good Citizen
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is a certification that recognizes dogs who demonstrate good manners and obedience in everyday situations, fostering responsible pet ownership.
Conformation
AKC conformation is a competitive dog show discipline where purebred dogs are evaluated by judges based on how well they conform to the breed standards, assessing their structure, appearance, and overall adherence to the STANDARD of their breed
FastCAT
AKC FastCAT (Coursing Ability Test) is a competitive sport that measures a dog’s speed and enthusiasm as it chases a lure on a straight 100-yard course, providing a fun and thrilling activity for dogs of all breeds and mixes.
Junior Showmanship
AKC Junior Showmanship is a competition that allows young handlers, aged 9 to 18, to showcase their skills in presenting and handling dogs in the show ring, emphasizing their knowledge of canine conformation and sportsmanship.
Obedience
AKC Obedience is a competitive dog sport organized by the American Kennel Club where handlers and their dogs demonstrate precise and responsive obedience to a set of standard commands and exercises in a formalized competition setting.
Rally
AKC Rally, officially known as AKC Rally Obedience, is a dog sport that combines elements of traditional obedience with a more interactive and dynamic course.
Scent Work
AKC Scent Work is a dog sport organized by the American Kennel Club where dogs use their natural scenting abilities to search for specific odors in various environments, promoting mental stimulation and teamwork between the handler and the canine..
Therapy Dog
A therapy dog is a specially trained canine that provides emotional support, comfort, and companionship to individuals in various settings, such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and disaster-stricken areas.
Trick Dog
AKC Trick Dog is a program by the American Kennel Club that recognizes and celebrates dogs’ ability to perform a variety of tricks, fostering the bond between dogs and their handlers through creative and entertaining skills