Akitas de MacLeod supports anyone that wants to compete with my Akita pups in AKC or other events. If you decide to participate in any of these events, please let us know so that we may route you on! Also keep us up to date on scoring, placing, winning, achieving points etc. We believe that if you are competing with your Akita, and achieving things together, it will strengthen your bond together!
Below are the different types of competitions available through AKC:
AGILITY
http://www.akc.org/events/agility/index.cfm
Agility is the ultimate game for
you and your dog. It also one of the most exciting canine sports for
spectators. In agility, a dog demonstrates is agile nature and versatility
by following cues from the handler through a timed obstacle course. The
course has jumps, tunnels, weave poles, and other obstacles. Agility
strengthens the bond between dogs and handlers, it is extremely fun, and it
provides vigorous exercise for both!
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm
Many dog owners choose Canine
Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine
Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as
obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. As you work with your
dog to teach the CGC skills, you'll discover the many benefits and joys of
training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you and your dog.
Dogs who have a solid obedience education are a joy to live with-they
respond well to household routines, have good manners in the presence of
people and other dogs, and they fully enjoy the company of the owner who
took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high
quality life. We sincerely hope that CGC will be only a beginning for you
and your dog and that after passing the CGC test, you'll continue training
in obedience, agility, tracking, or performance events.
CONFORMATION
http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/index.cfm
Dog shows, or "conformation" events, are the signature events of the AKC. They concentrate on the distinctive features of purebred dogs and help to preserve these characteristics by providing a forum at which to evaluate breeding stock. Exhibits are judged against individual breed standards, which have been established for the AKC-recognized breeds by their parent clubs. These written standards describe the ideal size, color, and temperament of each breed, as well as correct proportion, structure, and movement.
OBEDIENCE
http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/index.cfm
Obedience Trials test a dog's ability to perform a prescribed set of exercises on which it is scored. In each exercise, you must score more than 50 percent of the possible points and get a total score of at least 170 out of a possible 200. Each time your dog gets at least a 170 qualifying score, he's earned a "leg" toward his title. Earn three legs and your dog has just earned an obedience title! There are 3 levels at which your dog can earn a title and each is more difficult than the one before it. The classes are divided into "A" and "B" at an obedience trial; "A" classes are for beginners whose dogs have never received a title and "B" classes are for more experienced handlers.
TRACKING
http://www.akc.org/events/tracking/index.cfm
The purpose of a tracking test
is to demonstrate the dog's ability to recognize and follow human scent, a
skill that is useful in the service of mankind.
Tracking, by nature, is a vigorous, noncompetitive outdoor sport. Tracking
tests demonstrate the willingness and enjoyment of the dog in its work, and
should always represent the best in sportsmanship and camaraderie by the
people involved.