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Ready to explore majestic Switzerland? Switzerland may be small but it has a whole host of great places to visit. From breathtaking mountain peaks to dreamy turquoise lakes and a countryside littered with ancient wonders, Switzerland really does have something for everyone. But fear not! Do you know your guten tags from your bonjours?

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The AKC Canine Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of diseases in all dogs. The AKC Humane Fund offers grants and resources to pet-related organizations across the nation for educating the public about responsible dog ownership.

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AKC Cares. Rescue Network. AKC Reunite. Humane Fund. Museum of the Dog. Protecting Your Rights. An exhilarating way to exercise with your dog, Agility is a fast-paced obstacle course with tunnels, hurdles, and other challenges that your dog completes as quickly as possible.

Fast CAT. This fast-paced event features one dog running at a time, with their speed clocked and converted to MPH. Any dog over 12 months of age that are registered or enrolled with the AKC can participate. Virtual Home Manners. This entirely virtual program tests for the 10 necessary skills that well-mannered dogs need in the home setting!

VHM gets you started on practical skills needed before your first training class. Scent Work. In AKC Scent Work, the handler guides the dog through a set search area to find specific odors that the dogs have been trained to detect.

Developed in the s, Obedience is one of our oldest sporting events and is open to all breeds. From walking in figure eights to sitting for minutes, dogs show off their good behavior.

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In the sport of Herding, your dog uses his innate herding abilities to move sheep or other animals around a field. Earth Dog. Field Trials. Sincethese competitions give your pointing breed a chance to show how fast he can run and his keen desire to hunt for and find game. Hunting tests are deed to test a dog's ability to work with their human hunting companion in a simulated hunting situation. Farm Dog Certified.

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Lure Coursing. The lure will lead a pack to run as fast as they can, zig-zagging across an open field in hopes of catching it. Coursing Ability.

Most dogs have the urge to chase different objects, whether it's a ball or each other during playtime. Nite Hunts require coonhounds to hunt at night with a handler and be scored on their ability to trail and tree a raccoon. It is fun to watch and the hounds enjoy doing what they were meant to do!

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