AKC ACT Tests

Ready to Test Your Team? Enter an AKC Agility Course Test!

Whether you’re just stepping onto the agility course for the first time, or you’ve got years of competition under your belt and are introducing a new dog to the sport, the AKC Agility Course Test (ACT) is the perfect way to showcase the teamwork you’ve built with your dog.

What is an ACT?

The ACT is a non-competitive skills test where you and your dog run a standard agility course — no pressure, no placements, just you, your dog, and the clock. Pass two courses of the same class and earn an official AKC title: ACT 1, ACT 2, ACT 1J, or ACT 2J.

For all ACT tests, you must earn 85 points to qualify. Run-outs and refusals will not be judged. There are no weave poles in ACT 1 and ACT 1J, and 6 weave poles in ACT 2 and ACT 2J. For more information on the obstacles used in the various ACT classes, visit the AKC site.

Who is eligible to enter?

If your dog has not earned a title in any AKC agility class and is 15 months of age or older they are eligible! To earn an ACT title, you need to complete two qualifying runs in the same class (ACT1, ACT2, ACT1J, or ACT2J). We recommend that you sign up for Course A and Course B in the same class, unless you already have a qualifying run in that class. You can complete an ACT 1 and ACT 2 (standard and/or jumpers) on the same day. You can also earn an ACT 2 or ACT 2J  title without successfully completing ACT 1 or ACT 1J.

Why Enter?

• New to agility? The ACT is a low-stakes, welcoming environment to get your first taste of official competition. We’ll run the test to mimic an actual trial experience as much as possible, so you’ll leave not only with a potential title, but with the confidence and know-how to step into your first official trial ready to compete.
• Seasoned competitor with a new dog? Use the ACT to tune up your runs or earn your dog’s first agility title.
• All purebred and AKC-registered, mixed-breed dogs welcome! if your dog can run, they can title. Your dog does not need to be registered with the AKC at the time of entry, but you must have an AKC number or Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) number in order to receive the official title.

How to Register

The cost is $20 per run, which includes the $5 AKC recording fee. Entries are open now. Same-day entries are allowed.

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Additional Details

• Crating will be available in the Ring Room, or you may crate from your car.
• A judging schedule will be released several days before the event.
• Volunteers are welcome! If you’d like to volunteer, please email anneschenk@tcotc.com. No experience needed! All jobs are easy to learn on the spot.

Please note: This is a live event, and not a Virtual ACT Test.

Photo by Harlow Takes Photos features TCOTC member Casey.