Title: Judges Education - Black Russian Terriers
Breed: Black Russian Terrier
Presenter: Susan Sholar & Olga Kornienko
Sponsoring Club: Black Russian Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Susan Sholar/Marilyn Powell - Purina Farms - Upstairs Conf. Rm - 200 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO
Email: shojudge@gmail.com/Clarece-darrow@msn.com Phone: (760) 445-1891 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.thebrtca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered immediately following at national show. Start time: 8:30am. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Susan Sholar or Marilyn Powell.

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: Tanana Valley Kennel Club

Contact Name: Carrie VanDeHei -
Email: cvandehei@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/3y9p9hcu Deadline to register is 07/31/25. See website for registration information. LOCATION CHANGE AS OF 08/14/25: Kornfeind Training Center, 4782 Dale Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Nashville Dog Training Club

Contact Name: Jane Mohr - 413 Allied Dr.
Email: jebmohr@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on September 16-17, 2025. (Tuesday 9am to 5pm and Wednesday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

Title: Judges Education - Bullmastiffs
Breed: Bullmastiffs
Presenter: Mary B. Walsh
Sponsoring Club: American Bullmastiff Association

Contact Name: Mary B. Walsh, ABA JEC Chair - Crowne Plaza Asheville - 1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
Email: marybwalsh@aol.com Phone: (617) 320-6591 Fax: N/A Website: https://bullmastiff.us/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Specialties will be held 9/15 and 9/16. Ringside mentoring offered 9/18-20/2025. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Mary B Walsh.

Title: Judges Education - Sussex Spaniels
Breed: Sussex Spaniel
Presenter: Brenda Griffen, Bobby Lewis
Sponsoring Club: Sussex Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Barbara Ohmann - Holiday Inn - St Louis - West Six Flags - 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, Missouri 63025
Email: barbohmann53@gmail.com Phone: (919) 247-9443 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.sussexspaniels.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered during national specialty judging. Time: 1pm - 3pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Barbara Ohmann.

Title: Judges Education - Chinese Shar-Pei
Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei
Presenter: Grace Fritz
Sponsoring Club: Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America

Contact Name: Grace Fritz - University Plaza Hotel - Springfield, MO
Email: fritzgm77@gmail.com Phone: (913) 706-5365 Fax: N/A Website: https://cspca.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: After judging on 9/18. There is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring offered 9/18 and 9/19. For additional information, please contact Grace Fritz.

Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Terry Sayre
Sponsoring Club: Greater Valley Forge Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Contact Name: Jenna Greeby -
Email: jennalaws@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/GVFRRC-25 Deadline to register is Sep. 10. See website for more details.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jeffrey Wright
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Juniors Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Greensburg, IN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Larry Cornelius
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Judges Education - Italian Greyhounds
Breed: Italian Greyhound
Presenter: Kim Brinker
Sponsoring Club: Italian Greyhound Club of America

Contact Name: Kim Brinker - Hotel Hot Springs - 305 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Email: sierravue@aol.com Phone: (559) 593-6760 Fax: N/A Website: https://italiangreyhound.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 9/24. Start time: 11:30am. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Kim Brinker.

Title: Judges Education - Golden Retrievers
Breed: Golden Retriever
Presenter: Collet Jaynes and Barbara Pepper
Sponsoring Club: Golden Retriever Club of America

Contact Name: Barbara Pepper - Purina Farms Event Center - Gray Summit, MO
Email: bonheurcavs@bellsouth.net Phone: (828) 275-4090 Fax: N/A Website: https://grca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 9/24-28/25. Start time: 10am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Barbara Pepper.

Title: Judges Education - Saint Bernards
Breed: Saint Bernard
Presenter: SBCA Education Team
Sponsoring Club: Saint Bernard Club of America

Contact Name: Carol Wilson - South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront - South Sioux City, Nebraska
Email: kryskara@aol.com Phone: (618) 978-8808 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QV98X3N9JWSXU Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Dates 9/24-26/2025. Ringside observations offered 9/25-26 15 min before judging Dog and Bitch classes. Start time 9am. Cost to attend: $35. For additional info, please contact Carol Wilson #5960.

Title: Judges Education - English Setters
Breed: English Setter
Presenter: Dr. BJ Parsons
Sponsoring Club: English Setter Association of America

Contact Name: Dr. BJ Parsons - Seattle Airport Marriott, Seattle, Washington
Email: bjsetters@aol.com Phone: (828) 606-8629 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.esaa.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 9/25 and 9/26. Start time: 6pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Dr. BJ Parsons.

Title: AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Timothy Thomas
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Monroe County Fairgrounds - 3775 S Custer Rd Monroe, MI 48161
Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43030 Held in conjunction with the Monroe Kennel Club shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Timothy Thomas
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Monroe County Fairgrounds - 3775 S Custer Rd Monroe, MI 48161
Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43030 Held in conjunction with the AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf

Title: Judges Education - Cirneco dell'Etna
Breed: Cirneco dell'Etna
Presenter: M Lucia Prieto, Vincenzo Todaro, Jane Moore
Sponsoring Club: Cirneco dell'Etna Club of America

Contact Name: M Lucia Prieto - Homewood Suites - 101 Pierce St., Somerset, NJ 08873/Morris and Essex Showsite for Workshop
Email: judgesed@cirneco.org Phone: (915) 491-3475 Fax: N/A Website: https://cirneco.org/ Hands-On Workshop will be on 10/1/25! Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/1. Seminar Time: 5-6:30pm/Workshop Time: TBD. Cost to attend: $20. For additional information please contact M Lucia Prieto.

Title: Judges Education - Bloodhounds
Breed: Bloodhound
Presenter: Dr. Camille McArdle
Sponsoring Club: American Bloodhound Club

Contact Name: Dr. Camille McArdle - Penn Harris Hotel - Camp Hill, PA
Email: camillemca@gmail.com Phone: (612) 743-7329 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanbloodhoundclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/2, 10/3, & 10/4. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Dr. Camille McArdle.

Title: Judges Education - Border Collies
Breed: Border Collie
Presenter: Robyn Powley, Lisa Pruka
Sponsoring Club: Border Collie Society of America

Contact Name: - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO - Meeting Room
Email: ell.teacher1@gmail.com Phone: (251) 776-0621 Fax: N/A Website: https://bordercolliesocietyofamerica.com/https:// Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 2:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Robyn Powley.

Title: Judges Education - American Bolognese
Breed: American Bolognese
Presenter: Terri McDonald, Darice Vanasse, Beckah Krahula
Sponsoring Club: American Bolognese Club

Contact Name: Terri McDonald - LaQuinta Inn & Suites - Atascocita Road, Humble, TX 77346
Email: americanbologneseclub@gmail.com Phone: (601) 270-8111 Fax: N/A Website: https://americanbologneseclub.com/ Time: 6pm - 8:30pm. Cost to attend is $20. For additional information, please contact Terri McDonald.

Title: Judges Education - Rat Terriers
Breed: Rat Terrier
Presenter: Tracy Kallas, Felicity Trammell and others
Sponsoring Club: Rat Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Fell -
Email: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A

Title: Judges Education - Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Breed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Presenter: Anna Wallace
Sponsoring Club: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Anna Wallace - 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner, OH 45003 - Ohioami Room
Email: libertyrunkennel@aol.com Phone: (405) 250-4424 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.gsmdcans.com/judges-education.html Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: roughly 10am. There is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered. For additional information, please contact Anna Wallace.

Title: Judges Education - Labrador Retriever
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Presenter: Nancy Brandow/Jan Grannemann/Susan Willumsen
Sponsoring Club: The Labrador Retriever Club

Contact Name: Nancy R. Brandow - Founders Room - Purina Farms
Email: lrcjudgesed@gmail.com Phone: (207) 356-1353 Fax: N/A Website: https://thelabradorclub.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/8 1pm-4pm and 10/10 9am-4pm. Start time is 9am. Cost to attend is $50. For additional information, please contact Nancy.

Title: Judges Education - Neapolitan Mastiffs
Breed: Neapolitan Mastiff
Presenter: Peggy Wolfe
Sponsoring Club: United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club

Contact Name: Peggy Wolfe - Farm Bureau Expo Center - Lebanon, TN
Email: margaret.peggy.wolfe@gmail.com Phone: (270) 963-0772 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.neapolitan.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 3pm. There is no cost to attend. Ringside observations will be available Friday 10/10 and Saturday 10/11. For additional information, please contact Peggy Wolfe.

Title: Judges Education - Wirehaired Pointing Griffons
Breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Presenter: Lonnie Carroll & Kate DeSanto
Sponsoring Club: American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association

Contact Name: Kate DeSanto - Farm Bureau Expo Center - 945 E. Baddou Parkway - Lebanon, TN
Email: knewcomb@chradvisors.com Phone: (609) 320-0409 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.awpga.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered at the specialty on Friday. Schedule with contact person Wednesday - Sunday. Start time: 11am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Kate.

Title: Judges Education - Pugs
Breed: Pug
Presenter: Patt Kolesar-Stoltz
Sponsoring Club: The Pug Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Patt Kolesar-Stoltz - Holiday Inn University Plaza - 1021 Wilkinson Tr. Bowling Green, KY
Email: tupelopugs@yahoo.com Phone: (715) 252-7847 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.pugdogclubofamerica.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 9am and there is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring offered 10/10 and 10/11. For additional information, please contact Patt.

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Kennel Club of Niagara Falls

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Hamburg, NY dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.

Title: Judges Education - Doberman Pinscher
Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Presenter: Vicki Seiler Cushman, Adrian Woodfork, + more
Sponsoring Club: Doberman Pinscher Club of America

Contact Name: Erica Tate - Delta by Marriott Hotel - Ray Clymer Event Center, Wichita Falls, TX
Email: ekgard@gmail.com Phone: (719) 201-2312 Fax: N/A Website: https://dpca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/10 and 10/11. Start time is 12pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Erica Tate.

Title: Judges Education - Samoyeds
Breed: Samoyeds
Presenter: Erica Flahaut
Sponsoring Club: Samoyed Club of America

Contact Name: Erica Flahaut - Roberts Center - Hamilton room - 123 Gano Rd. Wilmington, OH 45177
Email: ejsamoyeds@gmail.com Phone: (217) 417-1799 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.samoyedclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Seminar takes place on 10/10 and 10/11. Ringside mentoring offered 10/11. Start time: 8am and cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Erica Flahaut.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Sandy D'Andrea
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Buffalo show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Meet at superintendents table 15 minutes before start of Junior Showmanship.

Title: Juniors Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Lebanon, TN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Tara Rowell
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Judges Education - Great Danes
Breed: Great Dane
Presenter: Jason Hoke
Sponsoring Club: Great Dane Club of America

Contact Name: Jason Hoke - Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center: Poconos - 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Email: jasonhoke@aol.com Phone: (646) 241-5800 Fax: N/A Website: https://gdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/15-10/18. Start time is 8am. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Jason Hoke.

Title: Judges Education - Siberian Husky
Breed: Siberian Husky
Presenter: SHCA - Approved Presenters and Mentors
Sponsoring Club: Siberian Husky Club of America

Contact Name: Donna Beckman - Bayfront Convention Center - 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507
Email: shcajec@yahoo.com Phone: (510) 524-9950 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.shca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/18 during BOB competitions and by prior arrangement. Time: 10am - 4pm. Cost to attend: $35 (includes lunch). For additional info, please contact Donna Beckman.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jill Bell
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Bell County Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Judges Education - Gordon Setters
Breed: Gordon Setter
Presenter: Mick Osman, Barb Burns, Dick Quacco, plus one more
Sponsoring Club: Gordon Setter Club of America

Contact Name: Mick Osman - Boxboro Regency - Boxboro, MA
Email: scimitargs@gmail.com Phone: (517) 285-6830 Fax: N/A Website: https://gsca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: TBA. Cost to attend is $40. Ringside mentoring offered throughout the National. For additional information, please contact Mick Osman.

Title: Judges Education - Australian Cattle Dogs
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog
Presenter: Joyce Rowland and Deb Mintzer
Sponsoring Club: Australian Cattle Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Joyce Rowland - Purina Farms Event Center
Email: akcdelegate@acdca.org Phone: (619) 517-7370 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.acdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Starting in the afternoon following class dogs. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring offered 10/21-22. For additional information, please contact Joyce Rowland.

Title: Judges Education - Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Presenter: Betsy Horn Humer & Angie Cox
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: Betsy Horn Humer - Ocala Kennel Club Dog Show Grounds - Ocala, Florida
Email: tiderunr2@verizon.net Phone: (757) 442-3672 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 5pm. Cost to attend: $20. Ringside mentoring will be available Oct. 23-24, 2025. For additional information, please contact Betsy Horn Humer.

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Delaware Kennel Club

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Delaware, OH dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.

Title: Judges Education - Akitas
Breed: Akita
Presenter: Nancy Amburgey & Carol Foti
Sponsoring Club: Akita Club of America

Contact Name: Nancy Amburgey - University Plaza Hotel - Springfield, MO
Email: lopat@aol.com Phone: (614) 264-7524 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.akitaclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/25 and other days by request. Start time is 4pm. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Nancy Amburgey.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jane Myers
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Queensboro Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Middle Peninsula KC of VA

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Doswell, VA dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.

Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: Great River Stockdog Club of Minnesota

Contact Name: Guy Lawrence -
Email: guy.t.lawrence@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/48j2azub Deadline to register is Oct. 15. See website for details.

Title: Judges Education - Lhasa Apsos
Breed: American Lhasa Apso
Presenter: Joyce Johanson & Jan Graunke
Sponsoring Club: American Lhasa Apsos

Contact Name: Joyce Johanson, ALAC Judges Ed Chair - Roberts Centre - 123 Gano Raod, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Email: joyslynslhasas73@gmail.com Phone: (303) 837-1665 Fax: N/A Website: https://lhasaapso.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during ALAC National - 10/30/25. Time: 8:45am - noon. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Joyce Johanson.

Title: Judges Education - Standard Schnauzer
Breed: Standard Schnauzer
Presenter: Linda Dobbie, Penny Duffee and Diana Wall Greiner
Sponsoring Club: Standard Schnauzer Club of America

Contact Name: Arden Holst - Meadows Event Center - Farm Bureau Center-Ring 9 - Doswell, VA
Email: acholst@adelphia.net Phone: (818) 889-5873 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.standardschnauzer.org/newSSCA/index.ht Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available Friday following the seminar. Start time is 12:30pm and cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Arden Holst.

Title: Judges Education - Alaskan Malamutes
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Presenter: Gay Kuehnel-Hisatake
Sponsoring Club: Alaskan Malamute Club of America

Contact Name: Roger Gilfford - Meadow View Conference Resort - 1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Email: luvfarside@aol.com Phone: (937) 689-2679 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.alaskanmalamute.org/ Held in conjunction with the national speicialty. Start time: Noon. Cost to attend: $35. Ringside mentoring offered all week. For additional information, please contact Roger Gifford.

Title: Judges Education - Pumi
Breed: Pumi
Presenter: Chris Levy
Sponsoring Club: Hungarian Pumi Club of America

Contact Name: Chris Levy - Purina Farms Event Center
Email: chris@abiquadogs.com Phone: (503) 569-0147 Fax: N/A Website: https://pumiclub.org/product/judges-seminar/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend - $15. Ringside mentoring offered during regular classes at the national. For additional information, please contact Chris Levy.

Title: Judges Education - American Bolognese
Breed: American Bolognese
Presenter: Terri McDonald
Sponsoring Club: American Bolognese Club

Contact Name: Terri McDonald - HIlton Garden Inn Gulfport Airport - 14108 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
Email: americanbologneseclub@gmail.com Phone: (601) 270-8111 Fax: N/A Website: https://americanbologneseclub.com/ Time: 6pm - 8:30pm. Cost to attend is $10. For Additional information, please contact Terri McDonald.

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Central Point, OR dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs welcome.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Lynn Meyer
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Marion Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminars
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Norma Smith
Sponsoring Club: Doberman Pinscher Club of Greater Milwaukee

Contact Name: Denise Kamine (DPCGM) & Amy Spaeth (OESDCSW) - Jackson Pet Hospital Dog Training - W208N 16914 N Center St. Jackson, WI 53037
Email: dkamine1@aol.com Phone: (262) 389-8870 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.normasmithhandlingseminars.com/ Held November 1-2, 2025. Cost is $250 to attend. Time: 9am - 4pm. This seminar is also sponsored by the Old English Sheepdog Club of Southeastern Wisconsin. For additional information, please contact Denise Kamine or Amy Spaeth.

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Kalamazoo, MI dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Timothy Thomas
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Napa Valley Exposition - 575 3rd St, Napa CA 94558
Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43040 Held in conjunction with the Wine Country Kennel Club shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

Title: Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jo Ann Frier-Murza
Sponsoring Club: Western Pennsylvania Earthdog Club

Contact Name: Ginny Winters -
Email: winterwind@indypenn.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/57r45cjx Registration deadline is Oct. 17, 2025. See website for more details.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Timothy Thomas
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Napa Valley Exposition - 575 3rd St, Napa CA 94558
Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43040 Held in conjunction with the AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with Central Point, OR dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Tucson Kennel Club

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Tucson, AZ dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.

Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club

Contact Name: Carol Ann Hartnagle -
Email: carolhartnagle@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/242sd8wx Seminar will be held at the Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538. Pre-registration required - see website for details.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Larry Cornelius
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Ken Levison -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Tucson Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Tucson, AZ dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: Charlottesville Albemarle Kennel Club

Contact Name: Deborah Burgess -
Email: cakcscent@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4azdwj6a Pre-registration required. See website for details.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Greg McCarthy
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Greater Clark County Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Dealing With Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Worcester County Kennel Club

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the West Springfield, MA dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 30 min after BIS.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Sandy D'Andrea
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Ingham County Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the West Springfield, MA dog shows. A FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs welcome.

Title: Advanced Judges Institute Non-Sporting, Herding and Newly Recognized breeds
Breed: Non-Sporting and Herding
Presenter: Parent Club Approved Mentors
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club/Dog Judges Assoc. of America

Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/?id=43100&e=DJ 4 days - All non-sporting breeds, All herding breeds and Baset Fauve de Bretagne, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka. Individual breed seminars range from $50 - $450. For additional information, contact Marliese.

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the St. Paul, MN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Cloud 9 Dog Training Club

Contact Name: Dawn Glaser-Falk - 11528 96th Ave. N
Email: dervish01@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on January 24-25, 2026 (Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 8-3) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years.

Title: Judges Education - Peruvian Inca Orchids
Breed: Peruvian Inca Orchids
Presenter: Barbara DuBois
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Start Time: 11:30am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Dachshunds
Breed: Dachshunds
Presenter: Dr. Ken Levinson
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 2:30pm - 5:45pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For Additional information please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Treeing Walker Coonhound
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Presenter: Nancy Winton
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - 1826 W McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85007 - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: ArizonaDogJudgesEducation.org Time: 8am - 10:45am. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Presenter: Claire
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 9:40am - 12:10pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Breed: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Presenter: Claire
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 8am - 9:30am. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Podengo Pequenos
Breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos
Presenter: Susan Souza
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 3:10pm - 5:40pm. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Basset Hounds
Breed: Basset Hound
Presenter: Sylvie McGee
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 12:30pm - 3:00pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Podengo Medio Grandos
Breed: Portuguese Podengo Medio Grando
Presenter: Diane McCarty
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presenter: TBD
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 11:30am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Salukis
Breed: Saluki
Presenter: Michelle LaFlamme Haag
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 8am - 10:45am. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: Judges Education - Whippets
Breed: Whippet
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Costello
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 9:30am - 12:15pm. Cost to attend $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group

Contact Name: Beth Godwin - 501 E County Line Rd.
Email: bgodwin3@juno.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on February 21-22, 2026 (Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 8-1)AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: County-Wide Dog Training Club

Contact Name: Angela Silvestri -
Email: silverthornmal@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/bdxsbdb9 Registration deadline is Feb. 1, 2026. See website for details.

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Kansas City, MO dog shows. FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Judges Education - Collies
Breed: Collie
Presenter: Daniel Cardoza
Sponsoring Club: Collie Club of America

Contact Name: Roxann Heit - SageNet Event Center - 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114
Email: timeheit@aol.com Phone: (316) 734-4642 Fax: N/A Website: https://thecollieclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during judging at national specialty. Time: 1:30pm - 5pm. Cost to attend: $50. For additional information, please contact Roxann Heit. (Registration Required to attend)

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: Greater Panama City Dog Fanciers Association

Contact Name: Linda Prado -
Email: linda.j.prado@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/bddak242 Pre-registration required; deadline to register is April 29, 2026. See website for details.

Title: Judges Education - Norfolk Terriers
Breed: Norfolk Terrier
Presenter: Lori Pelletier
Sponsoring Club: The Norfolk Terrier Club

Contact Name: Lori Pelletier - Purina Farms Event Center - St. Louis, Missouri
Email: norfolkes@aol.com Phone: (508) 361-0422 Fax: N/A Website: https://norwichterrierclub.org/ Ringside mentoring offered all 5 days of shows. Start time is 8:30am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Lori Pelletier.

Title: Judges Education - Norwich Terriers
Breed: Norwich Terrier
Presenter: Lori Pelletier
Sponsoring Club: Norwich Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Lori Pelletier - Purina Farms Event Center - St. Louis, Missouri
Email: norfolkes@aol.com Phone: (508) 361-0422 Fax: N/A Website: https://norwichterrierclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered all 5 days of shows. Start time is 12:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Lori Pelletier.

Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Family Friend Dog School

Contact Name: Lori Sage - 16235 S Wilson Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045
Email: lksage22@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on June 9 & 10, 2026. (Tuesday 9-5 and Wednesday 8-3) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years