AKC Titles FAQs
Can I still participate if my dog isn’t AKC registered? If your dog hasn’t been registered with the organization, you can get your AKC number via these links for purebreds or mixed breeds.
Doodles are considered mixed breeds by the AKC.
How much do these titles cost? AKC determines title fees, typically around $30.
What do all of these titles means? For more information on each title, you can review the AKC’s guide here.
Do I pay the AKC as well at Courteous Canine? Yes, the fees listed on the website are the class tuition.
Am I required to submit titles to the AKC? No
We recommend submitting your title via the portal not US Postal Mail. Portal can be found here: AKC Portal
AKC Titles Offered ByCourteous Canine
Puppy Kindergarten Class: AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy or Adult (age dependent)
Learn more about the AKC Virtual Home Manners Program: Here
Focused Puppy Class: AKC STAR Puppy
Learn more about the AKC STAR Puppy Program: Here
Canine Essentials: AKC Canine Good Citizen
Learn more about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program: Here
Touching Tails Therapy Dog Class: AKC Canine Good Citizen or Alliance of Therapy Dog (Not a AKC Title)
Once you are certified with a therapy dog organization you can start tracking your therapy dog titles for your AKC Therapy Dog Titles.
Learn more about the AKC Therapy Dog Program: Here
Community Canine Class: AKC Community Canine and AKC Urban Canine
Learn more about the AKC Community Canine Program: Here
Learn more about the AKC Urban Canine Program: Here
AKC Trick Dog Class: AKC Trick Dog Titles; Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Performer, Elite Performer
Learn more about the AKC Trick Dog Program: Here
AKC Fit Dog Class: AKC Fit Dog: Bronze, Silver, Gold
Learn more about the AKC Fit Dog Program: Here
AKC Fetch: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Retriever
Learn more about the AKC Fetch Program: Here
AKC Virtual Rally Obedience:
Learn more about the AKC Virtual Rally Obedience Program: Here
AKC Virtual Beginner Novice Obedience:
Learn more about the AKC Virtual Beginner Novice Obedience Program: Here
AKC Virtual Novice Obedience:
Learn more about the AKC Virtual Novice Obedience Program: Here
AKC Virtual Scent Work:
Learn more about the AKC Virtual Scent Work Program: Here
