AKC Canine Experience (Education Match)

An AKC Canine Experience is a multi-club, multi-sport event that introduces and welcomes owners of newly AKC-registered puppies to and educates them about the sport of purebred dogs. The day-long event features educational presentations and provides an opportunity for potential owners to be mentored by experienced exhibitors and club members prior to an afternoon match, during which new exhibitors and future fanciers practice their newly learned skills. Only licensed and member clubs are eligible to host an AKC Canine Experience.

Once you’ve set a date and location for your Multi-club AKC Canine Experience, complete an AKC Sanctioned Match application form (part no. AES999) and contact Sheila Goffe, (919) 816-3722 or shg@akc.org.

A guide has been created to assist you when conducting an AKC Canine Experience in your area. You may download this manual here.

2008 AKC Canine Experience (Education Match) Schedule

Raleigh, NC	Feb. 23	Click for photo coverage
Kansas City, MO	May 10	Click for photo coverage
Hillsboro, OR	June 14	Click for photo coverage
Bay Shore, NY	July 27	Doggy U, 41 Saxon Ave. Bay Shore, NY For information, contact Robert Gravel – rockbust@optonline.net, 631-252-5675 or Jackie Hofer – aljacpugs@aol.com, 732-297-1689
Long Island, NY	Aug. 10th	Click for photo coverage
Stillwater, OK	Sept. 20	Click for photo coverage
W. Lancaster, CA	Oct. 11	Click for photo coverage
Metairie, LA	Nov. 2	Click for photo coverage
Scottsdale, AZ	Nov. 22	Westworld of Scottsdale -16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ For information, visit www.arizonacanineexperience.com