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Events in April 2026

Celtic Canines – 5:30 pm

Museum Closed –

Pastel Painting Workshop with NYAC – 6:00 pm

Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound – 12:00 pm

Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games – 6:00 pm

Art After Hours: Printmaking – 6:00 pm

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April 5, 2026	April 6, 2026(1 event) Celtic Canines – 5:30 pm April 6, 2026 Celtic Canines 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 🎫 BUY TICKETS! The AKC Museum of the Dog together with the National Tartan Day New York Committee request the pleasure of your company for an evening of Highland charm and canine grandeur as the Museum proudly presents a special celebration of our newest exhibition, Scotland, the Brave Dogs. On Monday, April 6, National Tartan Day from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, we will welcome the esteemed Celtic Canines, official ambassadors of the Tartan Day Parade, along with their devoted humans for an official celebration of Tartan Week at the AKC Museum of the Dog. Surrounded by masterpieces celebrating Scotland’s noble breeds, guests will enjoy wine, fine cheeses, and the spirited strains of Scottish music in the company of distinguished members of the Tartan Week community. An official kickoff to Tartan Week (April 6-April 12) this gathering honors the enduring bond between Scotland and her remarkable dogs. Tickets: $20 – Celtic Canines & their Human $35 – General Admission We look forward to raising a glass (and perhaps a paw) with you. Important Event Details: While the AKC Museum of the Dog is proud to celebrate canine companions, this event is not a general dog-friendly program. Only invited Celtic Canines participating as official ambassadors of the National Tartan Day NYC Parade are permitted to attend. All invited canine participants must have a completed waiver on file prior to arrival. MOD Members receive their standard Member admission benefit for this program. Details about Celtic Canines	April 7, 2026	April 8, 2026	April 9, 2026	April 10, 2026(1 event) Museum Closed – April 10, 2026 Museum Closed The Museum will be closed in preparation for a private event. We will open again on Saturday, April 11th at 11:00am with regular hours. We apologize for any inconvenience. Details about Museum Closed	April 11, 2026
April 12, 2026	April 13, 2026	April 14, 2026	April 15, 2026	April 16, 2026	April 17, 2026(1 event) Pastel Painting Workshop with NYAC – 6:00 pm April 17, 2026 Pastel Painting Workshop with NYAC 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 🎫 BUY TICKETS! Join the New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the AKC Museum of the Dog! Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our fun and relaxed artistic experience will include: Private access to the AKC Museum after the doors close to the public A step-by-step demonstration on pastel painting dogs — bring a photo of your pet, or use Lucy as your muse! A chance afterward to play with Lucy and browse the museum’s collection that commemorates, signifies, and celebrates the human-canine relationship through fine art and artifacts, and dynamic exhibits and activities An opportunity to visit the museum’s gift shop before heading out All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home! *Please bring a 5×7 or 6×8 color image of your pet, along with a black and white photocopy of that photo. (Let us know at check in if you need to print yours on-site) Pets are not allowed for this class *All interested are welcome, no painting experience is required Details about Pastel Painting Workshop with NYAC	April 18, 2026(1 event) Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound – 12:00 pm April 18, 2026 Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 🎫 BUY TICKETS! Get to know a dog breed at the AKC Museum of the Dog! Each month we are highlighting one of the 200+ recognized breeds in the American Kennel Club. You’ll learn the history of the breed as well as key characteristics of their anatomy and coat that help them meet the standard. Activities include art-making, stories and books, a collectable breed fact sheet, and an opportunity to meet a live dog. April’s Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound Saturday, April 18, 12-2pm The crisply coated Scottish Deerhound, ‘Royal Dog of Scotland,’ is a majestically large coursing hound struck from the ancient Greyhound template. Among the tallest of dog breeds, the Deerhound was bred to stalk the giant wild red deer. Stand back: You need a little distance to fully appreciate the majesty of this ancient beast. In silhouette we see a noble coursing hound struck from the classic Greyhound template. Deerhounds are, though, much larger and more substantial than Greyhounds, a good-size male can stand 32 inches at the shoulder and weigh 110 pounds. The crisp coat is seen in several colors; breed aficionados prefer the dark blue-gray coat. The tapered head and long neck add extra lift to an already stately hound. This event is free for Members and included with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase your General Admission tickets for the date of the event. Details about Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound
April 19, 2026	April 20, 2026	April 21, 2026	April 22, 2026	April 23, 2026	April 24, 2026(1 event) Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games – 6:00 pm April 24, 2026 Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Get Your Tickets Here! Once a month, when the sun goes down, the dogs come out to play! Bark After Dark is our after-hours series where art, dogs, and community come together for a lively, themed evening. Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Each month brings a fresh twist, so no two nights are the same. It’s where culture and canine companionship collide—for the coolest night in town. But, get your tickets early! These events typically sell out and we cannot guarantee there will be space the day of the event. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry. Special for April 24: Nose Work Games Teach your dog to play games using their amazing sense of smell! Join dog trainers from Paws for Thought Training for this fascinating session about getting started with nose work. These are great activities for dogs, young and old alike, and a perfect way to help your dog expend mental energy while having fun. There will be two sessions, one at 6:15pm and one at 7:00pm. Please select which hour during the time of ticket purchase/registration. About our Presenters: Anna Ostroff, CPDT-KA, SFTD-CPT, FFCP, AKC CGC, CTDI, SA PRO™ Anna has been working with dogs for over a decade. She began in rescue, consulting on behavior cases and serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Mighty Mutts. Before joining Paws For Thought, Anna worked for 7 years at School For the Dogs in NYC as a Behavior Therapy Trainer and the Group Class Manager. She is also a Mentor Trainer for students at CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. Anna’s heart lies with dogs with behavior concerns. She strives to empower both dogs and their guardians through patience, empathy, and effective communication. Anna is a trainer who has personal experience living with and loving dogs with behavior challenges, including dogs with dog reactivity, stranger danger, severe resource guarding, and urban anxiety. Her mix of professional and personal experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges that are present when caring for a dog with behavior concerns. Anna specializes in fear based anxiety and aggression, separation anxiety, and also has a love for tricks training. Anna uses positive reinforcement-based methods and science-based training techniques to help reduce fear, anxiety and stress in dogs, and works to give both humans and dogs the tools they need to effectively communicate. Maddie Messina Maddie, a certified applied animal behaviorist with over 10 years of canine experience, empowers families to build fulfilling relationships with their canine companions. Holding advanced degrees in Animal Behavior, she founded Paws for Thought Dog Training in 2021. Her practice specializes in providing thoughtful, solution-oriented services for complex behavioral issues in puppies, adolescent dogs, and those exhibiting challenging behaviors such as fear, leash reactivity, and separation anxiety. Maddie’s expertise focuses on helping dogs thrive in urban environments and fostering stronger human-animal bonds. Company Bio: Paws for Thought Dog Training offers in-home and virtual private training as well as group classes. From teaching puppies to thrive in the city’s vibrant atmosphere to helping fearful dogs gain confidence and reduce aggression, our certified and credentialed trainers empower clients to cultivate happier, more fulfilling relationships with their dogs. We service Manhattan below 96th Street and Jersey City/Hoboken. www.pawsforthoughttraining.com This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above. Get Your Tickets Here! Details about Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games	April 25, 2026
April 26, 2026	April 27, 2026	April 28, 2026	April 29, 2026	April 30, 2026	May 1, 2026(1 event) Art After Hours: Printmaking – 6:00 pm May 1, 2026 Art After Hours: Printmaking 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 🎫 BUY TICKETS! Grab your partner or gather your pals for a creative night out! Join us for Art After Hours: Printmaking, where you’ll learn the art of relief printmaking with educator Jessica Ressler. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll carve your own printing plate and watch your design come to life using a technique similar to stamping, where the carved-away areas stay beautifully blank. Using a photo of your furry best friend as inspiration, you’ll design a custom print and explore two different printmaking techniques you can easily recreate at home. By the end of the night, you’ll leave with frame-worthy prints plus a set of one-of-a-kind notecards featuring your own artwork—perfect for sharing or keeping! What to bring: • 4×6 photo(s) of the dog(s) you’d like to use as inspiration What’s included: • All art supplies (just bring your creativity!) Members at the Individual level and above receive a discounted ticket price—just sign in when registering. Come get creative, learn a new skill, and celebrate your pup through art! Details about Art After Hours: Printmaking	May 2, 2026

Once a month, when the sun goes down, the dogs come out to play!

Bark After Dark is our after-hours series where art, dogs, and community come together for a lively, themed evening. Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Each month brings a fresh twist, so no two nights are the same. It’s where culture and canine companionship collide—for the coolest night in town.

But, get your tickets early! These events typically sell out and we cannot guarantee there will be space the day of the event.

All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry.

Special for April 24: Nose Work Games

Teach your dog to play games using their amazing sense of smell! Join dog trainers from Paws for Thought Training for this fascinating session about getting started with nose work. These are great activities for dogs, young and old alike, and a perfect way to help your dog expend mental energy while having fun.

There will be two sessions, one at 6:15pm and one at 7:00pm. Please select which hour during the time of ticket purchase/registration.

About our Presenters:

Anna Ostroff, CPDT-KA, SFTD-CPT, FFCP, AKC CGC, CTDI, SA PRO™

Anna has been working with dogs for over a decade. She began in rescue, consulting on behavior cases and serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Mighty Mutts. Before joining Paws For Thought, Anna worked for 7 years at School For the Dogs in NYC as a Behavior Therapy Trainer and the Group Class Manager. She is also a Mentor Trainer for students at CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. Anna’s heart lies with dogs with behavior concerns. She strives to empower both dogs and their guardians through patience, empathy, and effective communication. Anna is a trainer who has personal experience living with and loving dogs with behavior challenges, including dogs with dog reactivity, stranger danger, severe resource guarding, and urban anxiety. Her mix of professional and personal experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges that are present when caring for a dog with behavior concerns. Anna specializes in fear based anxiety and aggression, separation anxiety, and also has a love for tricks training. Anna uses positive reinforcement-based methods and science-based training techniques to help reduce fear, anxiety and stress in dogs, and works to give both humans and dogs the tools they need to effectively communicate.

Maddie Messina

Maddie, a certified applied animal behaviorist with over 10 years of canine experience, empowers families to build fulfilling relationships with their canine companions. Holding advanced degrees in Animal Behavior, she founded Paws for Thought Dog Training in 2021. Her practice specializes in providing thoughtful, solution-oriented services for complex behavioral issues in puppies, adolescent dogs, and those exhibiting challenging behaviors such as fear, leash reactivity, and separation anxiety. Maddie’s expertise focuses on helping dogs thrive in urban environments and fostering stronger human-animal bonds.

Company Bio:

Paws for Thought Dog Training offers in-home and virtual private training as well as group classes. From teaching puppies to thrive in the city’s vibrant atmosphere to helping fearful dogs gain confidence and reduce aggression, our certified and credentialed trainers empower clients to cultivate happier, more fulfilling relationships with their dogs. We service Manhattan below 96th Street and Jersey City/Hoboken. www.pawsforthoughttraining.com

This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above.

Get Your Tickets Here!

Details about Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games

6 Celtic Canines – 5:30 pm April 6, 2026 Celtic Canines 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 🎫 BUY TICKETS! The AKC Museum of the Dog together with the National Tartan Day New York Committee request the pleasure of your company for an evening of Highland charm and canine grandeur as the Museum proudly presents a special celebration of our newest exhibition, Scotland, the Brave Dogs. On Monday, April 6, National Tartan Day from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, we will welcome the esteemed Celtic Canines, official ambassadors of the Tartan Day Parade, along with their devoted humans for an official celebration of Tartan Week at the AKC Museum of the Dog. Surrounded by masterpieces celebrating Scotland’s noble breeds, guests will enjoy wine, fine cheeses, and the spirited strains of Scottish music in the company of distinguished members of the Tartan Week community. An official kickoff to Tartan Week (April 6-April 12) this gathering honors the enduring bond between Scotland and her remarkable dogs. Tickets: $20 – Celtic Canines & their Human $35 – General Admission We look forward to raising a glass (and perhaps a paw) with you. Important Event Details: While the AKC Museum of the Dog is proud to celebrate canine companions, this event is not a general dog-friendly program. Only invited Celtic Canines participating as official ambassadors of the National Tartan Day NYC Parade are permitted to attend. All invited canine participants must have a completed waiver on file prior to arrival. MOD Members receive their standard Member admission benefit for this program. Details about Celtic Canines

10 Museum Closed – April 10, 2026 Museum Closed The Museum will be closed in preparation for a private event. We will open again on Saturday, April 11th at 11:00am with regular hours. We apologize for any inconvenience. Details about Museum Closed

17 Pastel Painting Workshop with NYAC – 6:00 pm April 17, 2026 Pastel Painting Workshop with NYAC 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 🎫 BUY TICKETS! Join the New York Adventure Club for an exclusive after-hours pastel painting workshop at the AKC Museum of the Dog! Led by award-winning artist Karen Miura and her dog, Lucy, our fun and relaxed artistic experience will include: Private access to the AKC Museum after the doors close to the public A step-by-step demonstration on pastel painting dogs — bring a photo of your pet, or use Lucy as your muse! A chance afterward to play with Lucy and browse the museum’s collection that commemorates, signifies, and celebrates the human-canine relationship through fine art and artifacts, and dynamic exhibits and activities An opportunity to visit the museum’s gift shop before heading out All painting supplies will be provided, and all art can be taken home! *Please bring a 5×7 or 6×8 color image of your pet, along with a black and white photocopy of that photo. (Let us know at check in if you need to print yours on-site) **Pets are not allowed for this class ***All interested are welcome, no painting experience is required Details about Pastel Painting Workshop with NYAC

18 Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound – 12:00 pm April 18, 2026 Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 🎫 BUY TICKETS! Get to know a dog breed at the AKC Museum of the Dog! Each month we are highlighting one of the 200+ recognized breeds in the American Kennel Club. You’ll learn the history of the breed as well as key characteristics of their anatomy and coat that help them meet the standard. Activities include art-making, stories and books, a collectable breed fact sheet, and an opportunity to meet a live dog. April’s Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound Saturday, April 18, 12-2pm The crisply coated Scottish Deerhound, ‘Royal Dog of Scotland,’ is a majestically large coursing hound struck from the ancient Greyhound template. Among the tallest of dog breeds, the Deerhound was bred to stalk the giant wild red deer. Stand back: You need a little distance to fully appreciate the majesty of this ancient beast. In silhouette we see a noble coursing hound struck from the classic Greyhound template. Deerhounds are, though, much larger and more substantial than Greyhounds, a good-size male can stand 32 inches at the shoulder and weigh 110 pounds. The crisp coat is seen in several colors; breed aficionados prefer the dark blue-gray coat. The tapered head and long neck add extra lift to an already stately hound. This event is free for Members and included with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase your General Admission tickets for the date of the event. Details about Breed Spotlight: Scottish Deerhound

24 Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games – 6:00 pm April 24, 2026 Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Get Your Tickets Here! Once a month, when the sun goes down, the dogs come out to play! Bark After Dark is our after-hours series where art, dogs, and community come together for a lively, themed evening. Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Each month brings a fresh twist, so no two nights are the same. It’s where culture and canine companionship collide—for the coolest night in town. But, get your tickets early! These events typically sell out and we cannot guarantee there will be space the day of the event. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry. Special for April 24: Nose Work Games Teach your dog to play games using their amazing sense of smell! Join dog trainers from Paws for Thought Training for this fascinating session about getting started with nose work. These are great activities for dogs, young and old alike, and a perfect way to help your dog expend mental energy while having fun. There will be two sessions, one at 6:15pm and one at 7:00pm. Please select which hour during the time of ticket purchase/registration. About our Presenters: Anna Ostroff, CPDT-KA, SFTD-CPT, FFCP, AKC CGC, CTDI, SA PRO™ Anna has been working with dogs for over a decade. She began in rescue, consulting on behavior cases and serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Mighty Mutts. Before joining Paws For Thought, Anna worked for 7 years at School For the Dogs in NYC as a Behavior Therapy Trainer and the Group Class Manager. She is also a Mentor Trainer for students at CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. Anna’s heart lies with dogs with behavior concerns. She strives to empower both dogs and their guardians through patience, empathy, and effective communication. Anna is a trainer who has personal experience living with and loving dogs with behavior challenges, including dogs with dog reactivity, stranger danger, severe resource guarding, and urban anxiety. Her mix of professional and personal experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges that are present when caring for a dog with behavior concerns. Anna specializes in fear based anxiety and aggression, separation anxiety, and also has a love for tricks training. Anna uses positive reinforcement-based methods and science-based training techniques to help reduce fear, anxiety and stress in dogs, and works to give both humans and dogs the tools they need to effectively communicate. Maddie Messina Maddie, a certified applied animal behaviorist with over 10 years of canine experience, empowers families to build fulfilling relationships with their canine companions. Holding advanced degrees in Animal Behavior, she founded Paws for Thought Dog Training in 2021. Her practice specializes in providing thoughtful, solution-oriented services for complex behavioral issues in puppies, adolescent dogs, and those exhibiting challenging behaviors such as fear, leash reactivity, and separation anxiety. Maddie’s expertise focuses on helping dogs thrive in urban environments and fostering stronger human-animal bonds. Company Bio: Paws for Thought Dog Training offers in-home and virtual private training as well as group classes. From teaching puppies to thrive in the city’s vibrant atmosphere to helping fearful dogs gain confidence and reduce aggression, our certified and credentialed trainers empower clients to cultivate happier, more fulfilling relationships with their dogs. We service Manhattan below 96th Street and Jersey City/Hoboken. www.pawsforthoughttraining.com This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above. Get Your Tickets Here! Details about Bark After Dark: Nose Work Games