All Seminars in Date Order

January 16 2025: Portland, OR

Title: Oregon Dog Judges Advanced Institute
Breed: Hound Breeds (12 Hound breeds)
Presenter: Multiple presenters
Sponsoring Club: Oregon Dog Judges Association

Contact Name: Dianne Kroll -
Email: dianne.kroll@frontier.com; oregondogjudges.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: Oregondogjudges.org Held in conjunction with the Rose City Classic .See Oregondogjudges.org for fees and registration. Start time 8:30 am. Bassets, Beagles,Harriers,Pharaoh Hounds, Basenjis, Salukis, Azawakh, Sloughi, Dachshunds, Irish Wolfhound, Scottish Deerhounds, Cirneco

January 18 2025: Cedar Park, Texas

Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: Texas Herding Association

Contact Name: Jamie Swanson -
Email: texasherdingassociation@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/0118HRD Seminar will be held at Springhill Suites Austin Cedar Park, 1110 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613. See website for more details.

January 18 2025: Helotes, Texas

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

Contact Name: Rene Fitch - 18612 Bandera Rd.
Email: rfitchecs@yahoo.com Phone: (210) -27-8083 Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on January 18 & 19, 2025. (Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

January 18 2025: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Norma Smith
Sponsoring Club: Train the Dawg

Contact Name: Robyn Janusrzewski - Vanguard Building - Portsmouth, NH
Email: trainthedawg@gmail.com Phone: (603) 328-4115 Fax: N/A Website: normasmithhandlingseminars.com January 18-19, 2025. Time: 8am - 4pm. $275 Handler Dog/$225 Junior Handler/$450 Auditor.

January 18 2025: Ridge, New York

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Long Island Golden Retriever Club

Contact Name: Justine Tietjen -
Email: Sunrunnergoldenz@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/0118LIGRC Seminar will be held at Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum, 725 NY-25, Ridge, NY 11961. See website for details.

January 25 2025: Columbus, Ohio

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Columbus All-Breed Training Club

Contact Name: Joyce Charron -
Email: joyce.charron.catc@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/TC0125 Seminar will be held at the Columbus All-Breed Training Club, 2164 Williams Rd, Columbus, OH 43207. See website for details.

January 30 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Cane Corsos
Breed: Cane Corso
Presenter: Shauna DeMoss
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 12pm - 2:45pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 30 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Rottweilers
Breed: Rottweiler
Presenter: Tim Peterson
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: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Time of event: 3pm - 5:54pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 31 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Saint Bernard
Breed: Saint Bernard
Presenter: Lynn Forlow Jech
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.

January 31 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Doberman Pinscher
Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Presenter: Dr. Helene-Marie
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 2:30pm - 5:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 31 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Bernese Mountain Dog
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Presenter: Nancy Stewart and Mary Alice Eschweiler
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 11am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 1 2025: Durham, North Carolina

Title: Herding Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: Piedmont Border Collie Association

Contact Name: Lisa Roberts -
Email: wonderdogs@earthlink.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/PCBA25 See website for registration details.

February 1 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education Alaskan Malamute
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Presenter: Roger Gifford
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. $30 to attend. Starts 8am - 10:45am. Ringside Observation will be held January 30th, 2025 at no cost from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Contact Phyl Scalf for additional information.

February 1 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Alaskan Malamutes
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Presenter: Roger Gifford
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 8am - 10:45am. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 1 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Boxer
Breed: Boxer
Presenter: Bridget Brown
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 2:30pm - 5:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 1 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Dogue de Bordeaux
Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux
Presenter: Angie Reed
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - 1826 W McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (302) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Ringside mentoring will be available. Start time: 11am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 2 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Water Dogs
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
Presenter: Steven Dostie
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 8am - 10:45am. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 2 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Great Dane AKC Sanctioned Seminar and Workshop
Breed: Great Dane
Presenter: Jason Hoke
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. $30 to attend. Starts 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Contact Phyl Scalf for additional information.

February 2 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Siberian Husky
Breed: Siberian Husky
Presenter: Donna Beckman
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 11am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 2 2025: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Great Danes
Breed: Great Dane
Presenter: Jason Hoke
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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 15 2025: Denver, Colorado

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Kim Rudzik
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3592 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Colorado Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

February 15 2025: Denver, Colorado

Title: Juniors Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 Denver, CO 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.

February 22 2025: Madison, Wisconsin

Title: Judges Education - Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Breed: Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Presenter: Carey Segebart
Sponsoring Club: Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America

Contact Name: Carey Segebart - Renaissance Cluster - Madison, WI
Email: carey.segebart@gmail.com Phone: (515) 890-7141 Fax: N/A Website: https://dsfca.clubexpress.com/ Start time is 5:30pm. Cost to attend: $15. For additional information, please contact Carey Segebart.

February 22 2025: Madison, Wisconsin

Title: Judges Education - Newfoundlands
Breed: Newfoundland
Presenter: Ingrid Lyden
Sponsoring Club: Newfoundland Club of America

Contact Name: Denise Castonguay or Julie Siefert - Alliant Energy Ctr, Madison, WI
Email: castanewf@shaw.ca jps@new.rr.com Phone: (604) 341-1655 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ncanewfs.org/index.html Starting at Approx. 3pm. No Cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Denise or Julie.

February 22 2025: Pataskala, Ohio

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

Contact Name: Susan Crank - 1046A Columbus Expressway Park East
Email: susancrank@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on February 21 & 22, 2025. (Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

February 22 2025: Redmond, Washington

Title: Herding Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: All Breed Herding Club of Western Washington

Contact Name: Teresa Brown -
Email: teresask8@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/HRD-2025-4910 Seminar will be held at the Sacajawea Veterinary Hospital, 1616 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023. See website for details.

February 22 2025: Tallahassee, Florida

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Mike Szabo
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Ochlochnee River Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

February 23 2025: Albany, New York

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Black Creek Retriever Club

Contact Name: Diane Blackman -
Email: diane@southstargoldens.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/42fhk36w Registration deadline is 02/09/25. See website for details.

March 5 2025: Raleigh, North Carolina

Title: Judges Education - Working Breeds
Breed: Working Breeds
Presenter: Multiple parent-club approved presenters
Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group

Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - NC State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building - Conference Room
Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A 15 Breeds in Part 1. Ringside mentoring available at the Tarheel Cluster show as scheduled.

March 8 2025: Missouri, Kansas City

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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, 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

March 8 2025: Raleigh, North Carolina

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Amanda Ciaravino
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Tarheel Cluster. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf

March 13 2025: Louisville, Kentucky

Title: Judges Education - Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog
Presenter: Patricia Putman
Sponsoring Club: Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America

Contact Name: Patricia Putman - Louisville, Kentucky
Email: patputman42@gmail.com Phone: (509) 264-3593 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.icelanddogs.com/ Dates: 3/13 - 3/16. Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Start time: 4pm - 5pm. Cost to attend is $20.00. Ringside mentoring will be offered at supported entries 3/13 - 3/16. For additional information, please contact Patricia Putman.

March 15 2025: La Crosse, Wisconsin

Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Norma Smith
Sponsoring Club: Coulee Kennel Club

Contact Name: Kristin Everson - Stoney Creek Hotel and Event Center La Crosse-Onalaska - 3060 S Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska, WI 54650
Email: everson.kris@hotmail.com Phone: (952) 836-9334 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.normasmithhandlingseminars.com/ Held March 15-16, 2025. Time: 8am - 5pm. Hands-On: $250 Observers: $125. Discounts for Juniors. For additional information, please contact Kristin Everson.

March 18 2025: Louisville, Kentucky

Title: Judges Education - American Brussels Griffon
Breed: American Brussels Griffon
Presenter: Anne Catterson, Heather Stants, Pam Waldron
Sponsoring Club: American Brussels Griffon Association

Contact Name: Anne Catterson - Hilton Garden Inn, Louisville, KY
Email: annecatt@gmail.com Phone: (909) 816-2521 Fax: N/A Website: https://abga.club/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 9:30am. Free to attend. Ringside observations will be offered 3/19 at the national.

March 22 2025: McCausland, Iowa

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers - RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jerry Mann
Sponsoring Club: Tri State Labrador Retriever Club of Iowa

Contact Name: Mike Botts -
Email: mgbotts@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Rescheduled from January 11, 2025. Contact Mike for details.

March 29 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

Title: Handling Clinic - Juniors
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 Grays Summit, MO 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

March 30 2025: Easton, Connecticut

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater New Haven

Contact Name: Laura Chernak -
Email: Laura.Chernak@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2025-SW-CT Deadline to register is 01/30/25. See website for registration form and more details.

April 5 2025: Brighton, Colorado

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

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO 80601 - Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds
Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43000 Held in conjunction with the Terry-All Kennel Club shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

April 5 2025: DeKalb, Illinois

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 DeKalb, IL 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.

April 5 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

Title: Judges Education - Miniature American Shepherd
Breed: Miniature American Shepherd
Presenter: Suzanne Ritter
Sponsoring Club: Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA

Contact Name: Karen Keller-Ross - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO
Email: timelesskk@me.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://mascusa.ticketspice.com/mascusa-judges-edu Please contact Karen Keller-Ross for additional information.

April 5 2025: Jefferson, Ohio

Title: Handling Seminar: Greg Strong's Only 15 Points to Go
Breed: Handling
Presenter: Greg Strong
Sponsoring Club: Ashtabula Kennel Club

Contact Name: Judy Manley - 2509 Lenox-New Lyme Road, Jefferson, Ohio 44047
Email: vistahknls@aol.com Phone: (440) 344-7922 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.facebook.com/gregstrongseminar/ Handling seminar date: 4/5 - 4/6. Cost to attend: $300/$150. For additional information, please contact Judy Manley.

April 6 2025: Brighton, Colorado

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

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO 80601 - Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds
Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43000 Held in conjunctin with the Terry-All Kennel Club Shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

April 8 2025: Syracuse, New York

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

Contact Name: Roxann Heit - 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209 - New York State Fairgrounds
Email: timeheit@aol.com Phone: (131) 673-4642 Fax: N/A Website: https://collieclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Cost to attend is $50. Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm. Ringside Mentoring offered daily during class judging. For additional information, please contact Roxann Heit.

April 9 2025: Perry, Georgia

Title: GCJA "Non-Sporting And More" Judges
Breed: Non-Sporting and More
Presenter: Parent Club Approved Presenters
Sponsoring Club: Georgia Conformation Judges Association

Contact Name: Pat Joyce - Perry, GA
Email: patjoyce1@att.net Phone: (770) 596-8665 Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a 4-day seminar - April 9-12. Each breed seminar $30 each. Start times vary. Optional lunch buffet $20/day. Pre-order required. For additional information, please contact Pat Joyce.

April 13 2025: Perry, Georgia

Title: Judges Education - Pekingese
Breed: Pekingese
Presenter: Jason Hoke & Lori Stephen
Sponsoring Club: Pekingese Club of America

Contact Name: Jason Hoke - 401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, GA - Georgia National Fairgrounds
Email: jasonhoke@aol.com Phone: (646) 241-5800 Fax: N/A Website: https://pekingeseclubofamerica.com/product/judges- Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 7:30am. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring will be offered during judging. For additional information, please contact Jason Hoke.

April 20 2025: Timonium, Maryland

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 Timonium, MD 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.

April 25 2025: Lima, Ohio

Title: Judges Education - American Pointer
Breed: American Pointer
Presenter: Marjorie Martorella
Sponsoring Club: American Pointer Club

Contact Name: Marjorie Martorella - 1050 N. Thayer Road Lima, OH
Email: marjetta@optonline.net Phone: (908) 415-3401 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanpointerclub.org/#!form/Pointer Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 3:00pm cost to attend is $40. Ringside mentoring is being offered during national specialty classes. For additional information, please contact Marjorie Martorella.

April 26 2025: Corunna, Michigan

Title: Juniors Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 Corunna, MI 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.

April 26 2025: Lumberton, North Carolina

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 Lumberton, NC 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.

April 26 2025: Victorville, California

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

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) -81-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Victorville, CA 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

April 30 2025: Owensboro, Kentucky

Title: Judges Education - Boston Terriers
Breed: Boston Terriers
Presenter: Tom Davis & Joyce Davis
Sponsoring Club: Boston Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Tom Davis - Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, KY
Email: davane2@comcast.net Phone: (724) 730-8181 Fax: N/A Website: https://bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 8:30am. Cost is $40 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered 2 days after the seminar. For additional information, please contact Tom Davis.

May 1 2025: Warwick, Rhode Island

Title: Judges Education - Newfoundlands
Breed: Newfoundland
Presenter: Denise Castonguay
Sponsoring Club: Newfoundland Club of America

Contact Name: Denise Castonguay - Crown Plaza Hotel - Warwick RI
Email: castanewf@shaw.ca Phone: (604) 341-4514 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ncanewfs.org/index.html Held in conjunction with the national specialty. This event is from May 1-3, 2025. This will be an all day event. No cost to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered May 1-3, 2025. For additional information, please contact Denise Castonguay.

May 2 2025: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Title: Judges Education - Bernese Mountain Dog
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Presenter: Nancy Stewart
Sponsoring Club: Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Nancy Stewart - All Star Events Complex - Gettysburg PA
Email: nancybmdca@gmail.com Phone: (602) 315-1281 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bmdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 8am. $50 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered Friday, Saturday and throughout the week upon request. Fo additional information, please contact Nancy Stewart.

May 2 2025: Kansas City, Missouri

Title: Judges Education - Shih Tzu
Breed: Shih Tzu
Presenter: Maurene Baum and Kristi Mann
Sponsoring Club: American Shih Tzu Club, Inc

Contact Name: Maurene Baum - Hilton Kansas City Airport - 8801 NW 112th St, Kansas City, MO 64153
Email: mbaum3@live.com Phone: (412) 298-3694 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.shihtzu.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 7pm - 9:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring will be available April 30 - May 3, 2025. For additional information, please contact Maurene Baum.

May 3 2025: South Jordan, Utah

Title: Judges Education - Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Breed: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Presenter: Deborah Bean and Doug Johnson
Sponsoring Club: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Club of the USA

Contact Name: Deborah Bean - Bastian Ag Center - 11400 S. 2100 W. South Jordan, UT 840958
Email: carouselkooikers@gmail.com Phone: (707) 280-5346 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nkcusa.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 8:00am. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring is available 5/1-4/2025. For additional information, please contact Deborah Bean.

May 4 2025: Williamston, Michigan

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Michigan Flyways Retriever Club

Contact Name: Cathy Brush -
Email: cambrush@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/20250504MFRC See website for registration details.

May 9 2025: Moriarty, New Mexico

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: Southwest Sniffers Scent Work Club of New Mexico

Contact Name: Pamela Spatz -
Email: pjspatz@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/SNIFF2025 See website for registration details

May 14 2025: Estes Park, Colorado

Title: Judges Education - Irish Water Spaniels
Breed: Irish Water Spaniel
Presenter: Stacy Duncan
Sponsoring Club: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Michelle Cummings - 101 s saint vrain ave, estes park, co 80517 - Holiday Inn Estes Park
Email: topknots98@gmail.com Phone: (714) 318-8649 Fax: N/A Website: https://iwsca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered during the National Specialty. Time: 8am - 9:30am. Cost to attend is $35.00. For additional information, please contact Michelle Cummings.

May 23 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

Title: Judges Education - Cardigan Welsh Corgis
Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Presenter: Emily Fish and Patrick Smith
Sponsoring Club: Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America

Contact Name: Emily Fish - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO
Email: emilypawcific@gmail.com Phone: (360) 904-5765 Fax: N/A Website: https://cardigancorgis.com/cwcca/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Thurs - Dog Classes, Fri - Bitch Classes, and Sat - Best of Breed. Start time - Evening. No cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Emily Fish.

May 24 2025: New Castle, Pennsylvania

Title: AKC Registered Handlers Program - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the New Castle, PA 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

May 28 2025: Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Title: Judges Education - English Cocker Spaniels
Breed: English Cocker Spaniels
Presenter: Doug Belter and Beth Hendrick
Sponsoring Club: English Cocker Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Margie Wilson - 277 Main Street Sturbridge, MA, 01566 - Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center
Email: wufwuf113@aol.com Phone: (262) 498-7896 Fax: N/A Website: https://englishcocker.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Starting in the afternoon after WB. $30 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered 5/27-29/25. For additional information, please contact Margie Wilson.

June 7 2025: Flagstaff, Arizona

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: Flagstaff Kennel Club

Contact Name: Valarie Candelaria -
Email: apbtval@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/202506SW-AZ See website for more information and registration form.

July 5 2025: West Springfield, Massachusetts

Title: AKC Registered Handlers Program - Junior
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

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, 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

July 11 2025: San Antonio, Texas

Title: Judges Education - Affenpinschers
Breed: Affenpinschers
Presenter: Cameron Riegel
Sponsoring Club: Affenpinscher Club of America

Contact Name: Cameron Riegel - Freeman Coliseum - 3201 East Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78219
Email: cameron@cameronriegel.com Phone: (505) 362-8781 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.affenpinscher.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time - 8am. $25 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be available 7/11 and 7/12. For additional information, please contact Cameron Riegel.

July 19 2025: Erie, Pennsylvania

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: TBD
Sponsoring Club: Northwestern Pennsylvania Scent Work Association

Contact Name: Lisa Yan -
Email: lisapuptopia@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/NWPASW Seminar location TBD - see website for registration details.

July 26 2025: Halethorpe, Maryland

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

Contact Name: Blair Kelly - 9 Azar Ct.
Email: blair.kelly@att.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on July 26 & 27, 2025. (Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

September 16 2025: Nashville, TN

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

January 24 2026: MN, Maple Grove

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.

June 9 2026: Oregon City, Oregon

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