AKC announced this week three new AKC FIT DOG titles that dog owners may earn with their dogs. The AKC FIT DOG titles are open to all dogs.
According to AKC press release: “To earn each of the three AKC FIT DOG titles (Bronze, Silver, and Gold), owners will earn 
points in six categories that include: Completing an AKC FIT DOG 6-weeks course, entering a race that can be walked/run with their dog, documented walks that are done independently or in a group, completing “unique” activities such as swimming or Parkour, earning an AKC title related to fitness such as agility or dock diving, and earning an AKC Parent Club title such as Pack Dog or Sledding.
“Fitness is important for all dogs and their owners,” said Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President of Sports and Events. “The purpose of the AKC FIT DOG title is to encourage dog owners to improve both their health and that of their canine companions.”
The Guidelines for Participants and the approved methods of documenting activities can be found at https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/. Questions can be emailed to FITDOG@akc.org.