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ALBANY OBEDIENCE CLUBAKC Fetch
AKC Fetch is part of the AKC Family Dog Program, and is designed to give owners another way to have fun with their dogs. The AKC Fetch Test is a pass/fail, non-competitive test with four levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Retriever. For each level, a dog must pass the test twice under two different judges to earn a title. Any dog six months of age or over, with an AKC, ILP/PAL or Canine Partners number, and who is otherwise eligible may participate. You can find more information on AKC Fetch by clicking here.
2026 AKC Fetch Test
Location: Albany Obedience Club, 535 Wemple Road, Glenmont, NY
Dates: Aug 22-23, 2026
Judges: Lauren Bachner, Marj Johnson, Donna Mowrey, Jeannette O'Hanlon
Classes offered: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Retriever
Premium: Click here to see the Premium.
Online Registration: $20/class
Registration opens on Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00AM (EST) and close on Friday Aug 14 at 5:00 PM (also EST).
Once registration opens, you'll be able to register here.
Day of Entry Registration: $25/class
We'll be offering two tests each day, one in the morning, and one in the afternoon.
- Morning tests to begin at 8:30AM.
- Afternoon tests to begin at noon.
Novice Fetch Test
In the Novice test, the handler throws a bumper, ball or toy at least 30 feet between a pair of distractions (boxes). The dog must go between the distractions to retrieve the ball (or bumper or toy). There are three throws: one to the left, one to the center and one to the right. The dog must perform each retrieve correctly to pass the test.
Novice set up:
Source: https://www.akc.org/fetch/titles/
Intermediate Fetch Test
The Intermediate test is similar to the Novice test, except: there are eight distractions instead of four, the toy (or bumper or ball) must be thrown at least fifty feet, and there are four throws: one to the left, one to the center, one to the right and one more either to the left or the right (handler's choice).
Intermediate set up:
Source: https://www.akc.org/fetch/titles/
What are the rules? What will the test look like? The Judge and Participant Guide will help you out.