AKC has developed a new online system to help make it easier for dog owners to apply for their dog’s AKC title. It is called the Title Application Portal (TAP). The portal offers a fast and simple, step by step experience to apply for titles offered in Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, Temperament Test, Fit Dog, Fetch, Barn Hunt, Diving Dog, Disc Dog, Flyball, Virtual Home Manners, Search and Rescue and any one of the titles recognized under the Parent Club Title Recognition Program. Users will need to login or create a MY AKC Account to begin. Dog owners can see each step of their transaction complete in real-time and confirm their order. Anyone needing assistance can contact titlerecognition@akc.org or call 919-816-3637.
Category: Good to Know
AKC dog shows per year
The AKC has increased the number of shows that a limited-breed club (such as MSDA) may hold per year to three (or four, depending on the club’s circumstances). Details are in the AKC board meeting minutes from August 2023, available at https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/29142740/Board-Minutes-August-2023-FINAL-PUBLISHED.pdf