Title: Judges Education-Pembroke Welsh Corgis Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Presenter: Terry Hansen-Mitchell, Yolanda Lininger, Betsey O. Sponsoring Club: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America
Contact Name: Terry Hansen-Mitchell - Purina Farms, 500 William Danforth Way Email: pinemeade@att.net Phone: (503) 308-3663 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Cost: $30 Start time: Immediately following the conclusion of judging. For more information, please contact Terry Hansen-Mitchell.
Title: Judges Education Seminar- Chihuahuas Breed: Chihuahuas Presenter: Christie Foulk and Racheal Miller Sponsoring Club: The Chihuahua Club of America
Contact Name: Racheal Miller - Crowne Plaza, St. Louis Airport, 11228 Lone Eagle Dr. Bridgeton, MO Email: pinkpawchihuahua@gmail.com Phone: (715) 828-2495 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside Mentoring will be offered, days/times are TBD. Start time: 7:00pm, Cost: $20. For additional information, please reach out to Racheal Miller.
Title: Judges Education-Beauceron Breed Standard Breed: Beauceron Presenter: Kayla Phillips and Eric Vavassori Sponsoring Club: American Beauceron Club
Contact Name: Kayla Phillips - Carousel Building, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY Email: svajonekennels@gmail.com Phone: (503) 878-0114 Fax: N/A Website: https://shorturl.at/sq3pI No cost. Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered. Time: 7:30am-9:30am. For additional details, contact Kayla Phillips or Pam Vartanian at 724-591-3514 or president@beauce.org.
Title: Judges Education - Curly-Coated Retrievers Breed: Curly-Coated Retriever Presenter: Mary Holkenbrink Sponsoring Club: Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America
Contact Name: Mary Holkenbrink - James E. Ward Agricultural Center - 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN Email: mholkenbrink@hotmail.com Phone: (925) 352-3131 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ccrca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during sweepstakes and the national specialty. Start time is 3p. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Mary Holkenbrink.
Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Water Dog Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Presenter: Judges Ed Committee of the PWDCA Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Marilyn Rimmer - World Equestrian Center - Ocala, FL Email: questark@gmail.com Phone: (858) 273-8552 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.pwdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/8 and 10/9. Start time: 7am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Marilyn Rimmer.
Title: Judges Education and Hands On-Old English Sheepdog Breed: Old English Sheepdog Presenter: Jere Marder, Chris Gaburri Sponsoring Club: Old English Sheepdog Club of America
Contact Name: Liz Fujikawa - Founders Inn, Virginia Beach Email: wynwardoes@aol.com Phone: (847) 530-0973 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with national specialty. Mentoring will be offered during four shows during National Specialty week. Start time: 10:00am, Cost: $20. For more information, please contact Liz Fujikawa.
Title: Judges Education - Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Presenter: Angie Cox/Michelle Keehn Sponsoring Club: American Chesapeake Club
Contact Name: Angie Cox - Under The Sun Dog Training, 6540 Vincent Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Email: chesacola@aol.com Phone: (901) 485-1475 Fax: N/A Website: https://amchessieclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 3:30 pm or 30 minutes post judging. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Angie Cox.
Title: Judges Education-Samoyeds Breed: Samoyed Presenter: Erica Flahaut Sponsoring Club: Samoyed Club of America
Contact Name: Erica Flahaut - Meadowview Conference and Convention Center, in the Nolichucky Conference RM Email: ejsamoyeds@gmail.com Phone: (217) 417-1799 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Seminar & hands-on will be held on Friday Oct 9th with ringside mentoring if time permits. Ringside mentoring will also be offered on Saturday Oct. 10. Start time: 8am, Cost: $25.
Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Presenter: Jean Evanoff and/or Susan Souza Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos of America
Contact Name: Jean Evanoff - Farm Bureau Expo Center, 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN, Main Event Hall Email: annevankennel@gmail.com Phone: (804) 543-1844 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered ringside during judging through the weekend. Start time: 7:30am. Cost: $25. For more information, please contact Jean Evanoff or Susan Souza at 707-293-3432 or aversonk9@gmail.com.
Title: Judges Education - Basenjis Breed: Basenjis Presenter: Jon Curby Sponsoring Club: Basenji Club of America
Contact Name: Jon Curby - Farm Bureau Expo Center in Lebanon, Tennessee Email: jcurby@ofa.org Phone: (573) 424-8691 Fax: N/A Website: https://nationalspecialty.basenji.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered October 7-10, 2026. Time - 7:30AM. Cost to attend $0. Please contact Jon Curby for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Neapolitan Mastiffs Breed: Neapolitan Mastiffs Presenter: Peggy Wolfe and Dom Valone Sponsoring Club: United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club
Contact Name: Alaina Pierret - Farm Bureau Expo Center, Lebanon, TN Email: alaina.pierret@gmail.com Phone: (337) 315-0716 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be available Friday 10/9 and Saturday 10/10. Start time: 9:00am, Cost: $0. For additional information, please reach out to Alaina Pierret.
Title: Judges Education-Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Breed: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Presenter: Denise Dang Sponsoring Club: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Club of America
Contact Name: Denise Dang - Howard County Fairgrounds 4H Building Email: secretaryrtbca@gmail.com Phone: (405) 361-4237 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 6:30pm. No cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Denise Dang.
Title: Adult Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Hamburg, NY Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Hamburg, NY 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: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Sandy D'Andrea Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Hamburg, NY Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Buffalo show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Please find the EFR 15 minutes before the start of Junior Showmanship.
Title: Juniors Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Lebanon, TN Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 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: Judges Education - Bouvier des Flandres Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Presenter: Lee Calhoun & Mo Hieronimus-Dimercurio Sponsoring Club: American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Contact Name: Mo Hieronimus-Dimercurio - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO Email: bouvierclub@gmail.com Phone: (530) 318-2688 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bouvier.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Thursday. Start time: 8am CST. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Mo Hieronimus-Dimercurio.
Title: Judges Education - Basset Hound Breed: Basset Hound Presenter: Sylvie McGee/Richard Nance/Sue Smyth Sponsoring Club: Basset Hound Club of America
Contact Name: Sylvie McGee - Wilson Co Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN - Gentry Bldg Email: sylvie@sylviemcgee.net Phone: (360) 704-8473 Fax: N/A Website: https://basset-bhca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observation offered October 14-16. Start time: 7:00AM. Cost to attend: FREE! For additional information, please contact Sylvie McGee.
Title: Judges Education - Anatolian Shepherd Dogs Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dogs Presenter: Lesley Brabyn Sponsoring Club: Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Lesley Brabyn - Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds, Showcase Cafe, Santa Rosa, CA Email: timaru@earthlink.net Phone: (415) 652-2223 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be available 10/15-10/18. Start time 2:00pm. Cost: $20. For additional information, please contact Lesley Brabyn.
Title: Judges Education - Chinese Shar-Pei Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei Presenter: Grace Fritz Sponsoring Club: Chinese Shar-Pei of America
Contact Name: Grace Fritz - 306 Travis Street Wichita Falls, TX Email: fritzgm77@gmail.com Phone: (913) 706-5305 Fax: N/A Website: https://cspca.com/ Breed Seminar. Time - 1:00PM. Cost to attend $0. Please contact Grace Fritz for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breed: Rhodesian Ridgebacks Presenter: Susan Ralston-Large and Ann Meyer Sponsoring Club: Rhodesian Ridgebacks Club of the United States
Contact Name: Tammy Lynch - Hotel Topeka at City Center - Pioneer Room Email: rrcus2vp.tl@gmail.com Phone: (859) 263-4852 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered on 10/15 and 10/16 starting at 8am. Seminar start time: 4:00pm, No cost. For additional information, please contact Tammy Lynch.
Title: Judges Education - English Springer Spaniels Breed: English Springer Spaniels Presenter: Dr. Erin Kerfoot Sponsoring Club: English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association
Contact Name: Dr. Erin Kerfoot - Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany, OR 97322 Email: wynmoorspringers@gmail.com Phone: (540) 798-4475 Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/yewwf3n2 Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered on Oct. 16-17. Start time: 1 hour after judging, no cost. For additional information, contact Dr. Erin Kerfoot.
Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Terry Sayre Sponsoring Club: Gazehounds of New England Lure Coursing Club
Contact Name: D Pei Wu - Email: dewdrophounds@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/59h23cbm Registration required. Seminar will be held at Rufino's Full Circle, 598 Voluntown Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351
Title: Judges Education - Lhasa Apsos Breed: Lhasa Apso Presenter: Joyce Johanson & Jan Graunke Sponsoring Club: American Lhasa Apso Club
Contact Name: Joyce Johanson, ALAC Judges Ed Chair - Roberts Center, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH Email: joyslynslhasas73@gmail.com Phone: (309) 837-1665 Fax: N/A Website: https://lhasaapso.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered during ALAC National - 10/16/2026. Start time: 8:45a-Noon. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Joyce Johanson.
Title: Judges Education - Bloodhounds Breed: Bloodhound Presenter: Dr. Camille McArdle Sponsoring Club: American Bloodhound Club
Contact Name: Camille McArdle - Stoney Creek Resort and Event Center, Broken Arrow, OK Email: camillemca@gmail.com Phone: (612) 743-7329 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered 10/22-10/24. Start time: 8:00am. Cost: $25. For additional information, please contact Camille McArdle.
Title: Judges Education - Gordon Setters Breed: Gordon Setters Presenter: Laura Bedford/Mick Osman Sponsoring Club: Gordon Setter Club of America
Contact Name: Mick Osman - Prodigy Hotel, Davis CA 95616 Email: scimitargs@gmail.com Phone: (517) 285-6830 Fax: N/A Website: https://gsca.org/ Ringside Mentoring offered 10/22-10/24. Time: 8:30am. Cost: $25. Lunch available for $20 for anyone who wishes to stay for Sweeps & Veteran Sweeps classes (following a lunch break). Contact Nancy Thompson by 10/7 to order: nancy.thompson@csueastbay.edu
Title: Judges Education - Bullmastiffs Breed: Bullmastiff Presenter: Mary B. Walsh & Denise Borton Sponsoring Club: American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
Contact Name: Mary B. Walsh - Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront- 2 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507 Email: marybwalsh@aol.com Phone: (617) 320-6591 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside Mentoring offered Thursday, October 22, 2026 - Saturday October 24, 2026. Start Time: 8 AM. Cost to attend $25. for additional information, please contact Mary B. Walsh
Title: Judges Education - Shiba Inus Breed: Shiba Inu Presenter: Lori Pendergast and Susanne Ozasa Sponsoring Club: National Shiba Club of America
Contact Name: Lori Pendergast - Norris Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs, CO (show site) Email: lori-nsca@hotmail.com Phone: (620) 253-0596 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside Mentoring will be offered Friday and Saturday. Time: 9:00am-Noon. Cost: $25.00. For additional information, please contact Lori Pendergast.
Title: Judges Education - Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Presenter: Kristi Woods Liberatore Sponsoring Club: American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association
Contact Name: Mary Zullo - Madden Hall - Dixon May Fair Fairgrounds Email: awpgasecretary@gmail.com Phone: (847) 736-1655 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered. Start time: 1:30pm, Cost: N/A. For additional information, please reach out to Mary Zullo.
Title: Judges Education - Alaskan Malamutes Breed: Alaskan Malamute Presenter: Roger Gifford and Wendy Corr Sponsoring Club: Alaskan Malamute Club of America
Contact Name: Roger Gifford - University Plaza Hotel - Springfield, MO Email: luvfarside@aol.com Phone: (937) -68-2679 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.alaskanmalamute.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered October 21-24. Start time: noon. Cost to attend: $35. For additional information, please contact Roger Gifford.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Camille Bakker Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Dixon, CA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Sioux Falls, SD Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Sioux Falls, SD 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
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - West Springfield, MA Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the West Springfield, MA 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 Breed: N/A Presenter: Jane Myers Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with Queensboro Kennel Club. Cost: $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf. Meet at superintendent's desk 20 minutes before Juniors Judging.
Title: Judges Education - Bulldogs Breed: Bulldogs Presenter: Elizabeth Hugo-Milam Sponsoring Club: Bulldog Club of America
Contact Name: Elizabeth Hugo-Milam - Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Email: celticdogges@me.com Phone: (405) 620-3250 Fax: N/A Website: https://bulldogclubofamerica.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered October 27th during class judging & intersex. Time - TBD. Cost to attend $25. Please contact Elizabeth Hugo-Milam for more information!
Title: Judges Education-American Staffordshire Terriers Breed: American Staffordshire Terriers Presenter: Carla Restivo Sponsoring Club: American Staffordshire Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Carla Restivo - Roberts Center - Wilmington, OH Email: xtexone@aol.com Phone: (214) 695-7713 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered during Breed judging on 10/27 and 10/28. Start time: 1:00pm, No cost. For additional information, please contact Carla Restivo.
Title: Judges Education - Sussex Spaniels Breed: Sussex Spaniels Presenter: Brenda Griffin Sponsoring Club: Sussex Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Barbara Ohmann - Old Fort Cluster Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Room # - TBD Email: barbohmann53@gmail.com Phone: (919) 247-9443 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered at National and as requested on the weekend. Start time: 8:00am. Cost: $15. For additional information, please contact Barbara Ohmann.
Title: Judges Education - Czechoslovakian Vlciak Breed: Czechoslovakian Vlciak Presenter: Sharon DiGennaro/Kimberly Cardona/Savannah Lay Sponsoring Club: The Czechoslovakian Vlciak Club of America, Inc.
Contact Name: Sharon DiGennaro - Hillton Garden Inn, 14108 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503 Email: vlciaksUSA@gmail.com Phone: (863) 430-9760 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.czechoslovakianvlciak.com/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered (Thurs, Sat & Sun). Time - 6:00AM-8:30PM. Cost to attend $25. Please contact Sharon DiGennaro for more information!
Title: Judges Education-Siberian Husky Seminar and Workshop Breed: Siberian Huskies Presenter: SHCA-approved presenters and mentors Sponsoring Club: Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc.
Contact Name: Donna Beckman - Cherry Valley Resort, 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, OH 43055 Email: shcajec@yahoo.com Phone: (510) 524-9950 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered on Saturday 10/31 during BOB Competition and by prior arrangement. Time: 10:00am-4:00pm. Cost: $35, includes lunch. For additional information, please contact Donna Beckman.
Title: Judges Education - Akitas Breed: Akitas Presenter: Nancy Amburgey Sponsoring Club: Akita Club of America
Contact Name: Nancy Amburgey - University Plaza, Springfield, MO Email: Lopat@aol.com Phone: (614) 264-7524 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.akitaclub.org/aca-national-specialty/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered 10/30 & 10/31 (additional days by prior request). Time - 4:00PM. Cost to attend $20. Please contact Nancy Amburgey for more information!
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Larry Cornelius Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club. Cost: $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Lynn Meyer Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 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: Judges Education - Beagles Breed: Beagles Presenter: Leah Santini Sponsoring Club: National Beagle Club
Contact Name: Lindsay Bryson - Meadow View Conference and Convention Center, Kingsport, TN Email: lcbryson4@yahoo.com Phone: (408) 771-3836 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nationalbeagleclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 11/4-11/5. Start time: TBD. Cost to attend: FREE!. For additional information, please contact Lindsay Bryson.
Title: Judges Education - Italian Greyhounds Breed: Italian Greyhound Presenter: Kim Brinker Sponsoring Club: Italian Greyhound Club of America
Contact Name: Kim Brinker - Napa Valley Exposition - 575 3rd St, Napa CA 94558 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 November 4-7. Start time: 12p. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Kim Brinker.
Title: Judges Education - English Setters Breed: English Setters Presenter: B.J. Parsons Sponsoring Club: English Setter Association of America
Contact Name: B.J. Parsons - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO Email: BJSetters@aol.com Phone: (828) 606-8629 Fax: N/A Website: https://shorturl.at/Tb9nE Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered: Wed - bitch classes, Thu - dog classes, Fri - BOB. Start time: 6:00pm, Cost: $35. For additional information, contact B.J. Parsons.
Title: Judges Education Seminar - French Bulldogs Breed: French Bulldogs Presenter: Robin Stansell Sponsoring Club: French Bulldog Club of America
Contact Name: Patricia Sosa - Roberts Centre, Wilmington, OH 45177 Email: psosa4515@gmail.com Phone: (504) 236-3774 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered Fri., Nov. 6- Saturday Nov. 7. Start time: 9am, Cost: $35. For additional information, please reach out to Patty Sosa or Robin Stansell at 919-931-5947 or robinstansell33@gmail.com
Title: Judges Education - Pugs Breed: Pugs Presenter: Patt Kolesar-Stoltz Sponsoring Club: Pug Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Patt Kolesar-Stoltz - Hotel Topeka @ City Center, Topeka, Kansas Email: Tupelopugs@yahoo.com Phone: (715) 252-7847 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered on 11/6 and 11/7. Start time: 8:00am, No cost. For additional information, please contact Patt Kolesar-Stoltz.
Title: Judges Education-Finnish Lapphund Breed: Finnish Lapphund Presenter: Linda Marden and Kim Englehardt Sponsoring Club: New England Finnish Lapphund Club
Contact Name: Kim Englehardt - Boxboro Regency Hotel, 242 Adams Street, Boxboro, MA Email: secretary@neflc.org Phone: (978) 808-2717 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Ringside mentoring will be offered on 11/7 and 11/8, during breed judging. Seminar start time: After Herding Group Judging. JE cost: $10 if paid in advance, $20 for walk-ins and non NEFLC members. For more information contact Kim Englehardt.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Kalamazoo, MI Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 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: Judges Education - Cotons de Tulear Breed: Coton de Tulear Presenter: Eileen Narieka Sponsoring Club: United States of America Coton de Tulear Club
Contact Name: Eileen Narieka - Penn Treaty Kennel Club Show - Oaks, PA Email: savmercer@aol.com Phone: (484) 577-9740 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered 11/12 and 11/13. Start time: 10:00am. Cost: $20. Must register in advance by 10/30/26. Contact greg@beachcotons.com to register. For additional information, contact Eileen Narieka.
Title: Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Jo Ann Frier-Murza Sponsoring Club: Rivanna River Earthdog Club
Contact Name: Camilla Moon - Email: cmg.moon@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/3pm2axf8 Deadline to register is October 31, 2026. See website for details.
Title: AKC Club Development/Show Chair 101 Breed: N/A Presenter: Amy Sponsoring Club: Skokie Valley Kennel Club
Contact Name: Amy Hagy - The Lake County Fairgrounds 50 S Route 45 Grayslake, IL 60030 Email: clubdevelopment@akc.org Phone: (919) -81-3701 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Understanding AKC Event Applications, Superintendent/Show Sec., Premium Lists, Judging Schedules, Show Manual, Offering Multiple Events on a weekend, Membership, Club Relations, Legislation, How to Maximize AKC to your club's benefits
Contact Name: Judging Operations - East Lansing, MI Email: judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with Ingham County Kennel Club Show. Cost: $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Tara Rowell Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Kennesaw Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Greg McCarthy Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Greater Clark County Kennel Club. Cost: $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Pinelands Retriever Club of New Jersey
Contact Name: Andrea Kinsler - Email: andrea@thekinslers.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/yru6jy67 Deadline to register is November 8, 2026. See website for details.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Melanie King Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Valley Forge Kennel Club. Cost: $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Eastern Dog Club. Cost: $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf. Meet at superintendent's desk 20 minutes before Juniors Judging.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - West Springfield, MA Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Ballston Spa, NY 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: Judges Education Advanced Institute Glen of Imaal Terriers Breed: Glen of Imaal Terriers Presenter: Mary McDaniel Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center; North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 2:45 PM. The cost is $50 per seminar, with a maximum of $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute American Hairless Terriers Breed: American Hairless Terriers Presenter: Karyn Pingel/Ryan Pingel Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Whippets Breed: Whippets Presenter: Dr. Lisa M. Costello Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Basenjis Breed: Basenjis Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Miniature Schnauzers Breed: Miniature Schnauzers Presenter: John Constantine Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center; North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 11 AM. The cost is $50 per seminar, with a maximum of $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Dandie Dinmont Terriers Breed: Dandie Dinmont Terriers Presenter: Sandra Pretari Hickson/Sandra Wolfskill Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Portuguese Podengo Pequenos Breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos Presenter: Jean Evanoff/Susan Souza Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center; North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 11 AM. The cost is $50 for this seminar, with a maximum of $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Coonhound Comparison - American English Coonhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Plott Hounds, Redbone Coonhounds, and Treeing Walker Coonhounds Breed: Coonhound Comparison Presenter: Rhonda Brown/Lori Mills Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center; North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 11 AM. The cost is $150 for this comparison seminar, with a maximum of $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Airedale Terriers Breed: Airedale Terriers Presenter: April Clyde/Todd Clyde Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center; North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 8 AM - Cost is $50 per seminar, maximum $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Norwich Terriers Breed: Norwich Terriers Presenter: Lori Pelletier Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Peruvian Inca Orchids Breed: Peruvian Inca Orchids Presenter: Denise Flaim/Bekki Pina Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Breed: Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Presenter: Cindy Hartman Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center, North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, FL 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 8:00 AM - Cost is $50 per seminar, maximum $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - American Foxhounds Breed: American Foxhounds Presenter: TBD Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center, North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, FL 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 8 AM - Cost is $50 per seminar, maximum $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Staffordshire Bull Terriers Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terriers Presenter: Lynn Caswell/Dean Burwell Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Norfolk Terriers Breed: Norfolk Terriers Presenter: Lori Pelletier Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center; North/South Building; 9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819 Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=45000 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship. Starts at 8 AM. The cost is $50 per seminar, with a maximum of $500 per attendee. Please follow the link above to register. Any questions, please contact Marliese Moody.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Border Terriers Breed: Border Terriers Presenter: Peter Holson/D'Arcy Downs-Vollbracht Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Afghan Hounds Breed: Afghan Hounds Presenter: James Donahue Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Basset Hounds Breed: Basset Hounds Presenter: Sylvie McGee/Richard Nance Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - American Staffordshire Terriers Breed: American Staffordshire Terriers Presenter: Carla Restivo/Gigi Sager Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Fox Terriers (Wire & Smooth) Breed: Fox Terriers (Wire & Smooth) Presenter: Bill McFadden/Sheila Thulin Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Bloodhounds Breed: Bloodhounds Presenter: Camille McArdle/Wendy Musgrove Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Pharaoh Hounds Breed: Pharaoh Hounds Presenter: Sheila Hoffman/Emily Kerridge Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Scottish Terriers Breed: Scottish Terriers Presenter: Kathi Brown/Kari Hill Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Dachshunds Breed: Dachshunds Presenter: Kenneth Levison Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Salukis Breed: Salukis Presenter: Michelle Haag Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Sloughis Breed: Sloughis Presenter: Erika Wyatt/Daniela Bruhwiler Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Lakeland Terriers Breed: Lakeland Terriers Presenter: Maripi Wooldridge/Mark Brandsema Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Russell Terriers Breed: Russell Terriers Presenter: Mark Ulrich Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Presenter: Cindy Vogels Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education - Biewer Terriers Breed: Biewer Terriers Presenter: Shelley Donati Sponsoring Club: Biewer Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Shelley Donati - Orlando, Florida Email: JEC@BiewerTerrierClubOfAmerica.org Phone: (831) 902-5527 Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/44m5j7fa In conjunction with national specialty. Mentoring will be offered on Dec. 11, 2026. Start time: 1:00pm, Cost: $45. For additional information, please contact Shelley Donati.
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - West Highland White Terriers Breed: West Highland White Terriers Presenter: Linda Servin/Janet Parcel Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Azawakhs Breed: Azawakhs Presenter: Fabian Arienti/David Miller Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Black & Tan Coonhounds Breed: Black & Tan Coonhounds Presenter: Robert Urban Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Rat Terriers Breed: Rat Terriers Presenter: Felicity Trammell/Tracey Kallas Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Otterhounds Breed: Otterhounds Presenter: Eibhlin Glennon/Nancy Lange Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Parson Russell Terriers Breed: Parson Russell Terriers Presenter: Mary Strom Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Borzois Breed: Borzois Presenter: Patti Neale Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breed: Rhodesian Ridgebacks Presenter: Tammy Lynch Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Bedlington Terriers Breed: Bedlington Terriers Presenter: Richard Reynolds/Laurie Friesen Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Irish Terriers Breed: Irish Terriers Presenter: Kelly Wamsler Schmiedeberg Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Sealyham Terriers Breed: Sealyham Terriers Presenter: Peggy Browne Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Ibizan Hounds Breed: Ibizan Hounds Presenter: Katie Campbell/Heidi Clevenstine Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Greyhounds Breed: Greyhounds Presenter: Maureen Lucas Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Norwegian Elkhounds Breed: Norwegian Elkhounds Presenter: Mary Albee/Debra Walker Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Manchester Terriers Breed: Manchester Terriers Presenter: Dr. Judi Fleischaker Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Harriers Breed: Harriers Presenter: Donna Smiley/Kevin Shupenia Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens Breed: Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens Presenter: Janice Hayes Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Australian Terriers Breed: Australian Terriers Presenter: Kim Occhiuti/William Christensen Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Bull Terriers Breed: Bull Terriers Presenter: Dr. Dale Schuur Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Kerry Blue Terriers Breed: Kerry Blue Terriers Presenter: John Garahan/Charlene Dwyer Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Beagles Breed: Beagles Presenter: Eddie Dziuk Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - English Foxhounds Breed: English Foxhounds Presenter: Andrea Bradford/Kevin Shupenia Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Irish Wolfhounds Breed: Irish Wolfhounds Presenter: Linda King Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Cairn Terriers Breed: Cairn Terriers Presenter: Joe Vernuccio Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Miniature Bull Terriers Breed: Miniature Bull Terriers Presenter: Dr. Dale Schuur Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Cirnechi dell'Etna Breed: Cirnechi dell'Etna Presenter: M. Lucia Prieto Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens Breed: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens Presenter: Corey Benedict Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Scottish Deerhounds Breed: Scottish Deerhounds Presenter: Paula Pascoe Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Skye Terriers Breed: Skye Terriers Presenter: Karen Turnbull/Karen Sanders Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Judges Education Advanced Institute - Welsh Terriers Breed: Welsh Terriers Presenter: Bruce Schwartz Sponsoring Club: AKC/DJAA
Title: Virtual Pointing Breed Hunting Test Seminar for New Judges Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish James Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Performance Judges - Email: performancejudges@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/AKC-PB-1226 Registration for new judges only until Nov. 15.
Title: Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Jo Ann Frier-Murza Sponsoring Club: Border Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Andrea Robertson - Email: andrear@ptd.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/yc5dh3dd See website for registration details.
Title: Judges Education - Affenpinschers Breed: Affenpinschers Presenter: Cameron Riegel Sponsoring Club: Affenpinscher Club of America
Contact Name: Cameron Riegel - Empire Polo Fields Email: cameron@cameronriegel.com Phone: (505) 562-8981 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.affenpinscher.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered on 1/7/27 during afternoon breed judging. $30 to attend. Date and time: 1/8/27 at 8:00AM
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Havanese Breed: Havanese Presenter: Terry Dennison Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: N/A ODJA Advanced Institute. Mentoring will be offered January 21-24. Start time: 8:00am. See flyer for cost information. For additional information, please text or email Rhonda.
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Pomeranians Breed: Pomeranians Presenter: Kelly Reimschiissel Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: N/A ODJA Advanced Institute. Mentoring will be offered January 21-24. Start time:10:45am. See flyer for cost information. For additional information, please text or email Rhonda.
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Affenpinscher Breed: Affenpinschers Presenter: Cameron Riegel Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveria - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.affenpinscher.org/ ODJ Advanced Institute Affenpinscher Breed Study Group! January 22. Ringside mentoring will be offered, Time: TBD. Start Time - 8:00AM. See flyer for for cost information. For additional information, please text or email Rhonda Silveira.
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Brussels Griffon Breed: Brussels Griffon Presenter: Jeffrey Bazell Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: N/A ODJA Advanced Institute. Mentoring will be offered January 21-24. Start time: 10:45am. See flyer for cost information. For additional information, please contact Rhonda Silveira.
Title: ODJA Advance Institute - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Presenter: Mia Lawson Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: N/A ODJA Advanced Institute. Mentoring will be offered January 21-24. Start time: 10:45am, See flyer for cost information. For additional information, please contact Rhonda.
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Japanese Chin Breed: Japanese Chin Presenter: Kathleen Klennert, Rowan Baggenstos Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: N/A ODJA Advanced Institute. Mentoring will be offered January 21-24. Start time: 2:00pm. See flyer for cost information. For additional information, please text or email Rhonda.
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Maltese (Seminar ONLY) Breed: Maltese Presenter: Pam Armstrong Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: N/A ODJA Advance Institute. SEMINAR ONLY, NO WORKSHOP. Mentoring will be offered January 21-24. Start time: 2:00pm. See flyer for cost information. For additional information, please text or email Rhonda.
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Miniature Pinschers Breed: Miniature Pinschers Presenter: Judy Stout Reynolds Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Title: ODJA Advanced Institute - Manchester Terriers Breed: Manchester Terrier Presenter: Lisa Nonog Sponsoring Club: ODJA
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Portland Expo Center w/ Rose City Classic Dog Show Email: rsilveira.akcjudge@outlook.com Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: N/A ODJA Advanced Institute. Mentoring will be available January 21-24. Start time: 8:00am. See flyer for cost information. For additional information, please text or email Rhonda.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Scent Work Club of Brevard County
Contact Name: Carol Happel - Email: carol_happel@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2upw4w3d Deadline to register is January 8, 2027. See website for more information.
Title: Judges Education - Chinese Shar-Pei Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei Presenter: Janine Rodriguez Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered at All-Breed shows Frida-Monday. Time - 2:15PM-4:50PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Australian Shepherds Breed: Australian Shepherds Presenter: Rhonda Silveira Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during concurrent & All-Breed shows. Time - 8:00AM-10:40AM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Border Collies Breed: Border Collies Presenter: Robyn Powley Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Title: Judges Education - Dalmatians Breed: Dalmatians Presenter: Diana L. Skibinski Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during concurrent & All-Breed shows. Time - 2:15PM-4:50PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Xoloitzcuintli Breed: Xoloitzcuintli Presenter: Penelope Inan & Jennifer Bridges Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during All-Breed classes (Fri-Mon). Time - 10:55AM-1:35PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Finnish Spitz Breed: Finnish Spitz Presenter: Holly Leftwich Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during All-Breed shows (Fri-Mon). Time - 8:00AM-10:40AM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Bulldogs Breed: Bulldogs Presenter: Elizabeth C. Hugo-Milam Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during All-Breed shows (Fri-Mon). Time - 2:00PM-4:40PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - American Eskimo Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dogs Presenter: Helen Dorrance Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during All-Breed shows (Fri-Mon). Time - 10:50AM-1:30PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Tibetan Spaniels Breed: Tibetan Spaniels Presenter: Linda Foiles Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered by appoint during All-Breeds. Time - 10:45AM-1:45PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Boston Terriers Breed: Boston Terriers Presenter: Thomas J. Davis Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: David Miller - Kentucky Fair & Exhibition Center Email: jlaplan488@aol.com Phone: (440) 749-3214 Fax: N/A Website: https://americandogshowjudges.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty March 10th-14th - Ringside mentoring offered; schedule TBD. Time: TBD
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Kevin Bunnell Sponsoring Club: Oregon Hunting Retriever Club
Contact Name: Lillian Logan - Email: lillian@dinihanian.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4dkxbvmt
Title: Dachshund Field Trial Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Brett Jones Sponsoring Club: Willamette Valley Dachshund Club
Contact Name: Claire Mancha - Email: claire@whiz.to Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar will be held at Castle Rock Fairgrounds, 120 Fair Ln, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Contact Claire for further details.
Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Kevin Bunnell Sponsoring Club: Oregon Hunting Retriever Club
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Spokane Dog Training Club
Contact Name: Sheela Standley - Email: sheelastandley@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/59bwm522 Pre-registration required. See website for details.
Title: Junior Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) -81-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Lawrenceville, GA dog shows, 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: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Annette Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Annette Narel - 27432 South Route 45, Manhattan, IL 60442 Email: maghistakes@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on April 24-25, 2027(Saturday) 9AM to 5PM and Sunday 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.
Title: Judges Education-Irish Water Spaniels Breed: Irish Water Spaniels Presenter: Dan Sayers Sponsoring Club: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Michelle Cummings - Riverfront Marriott Hotel Events Center, 385 E. 4th St. South Sioux City, NE 68776 Email: topknots98@gmail.com Phone: (714) 318-8649 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Mentoring will be offered during and after Breed judging with hands-on workshop. Start time: 8:00am, Cost: $35. For additional information, please contact Michelle Cummings.
Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Pamela Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Pamela O'Day - 175 Adams St. Email: intrepid055@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 July 10-11, 2027 (Saturday 9AM to 5PM and Sunday 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.
Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Victoria Sponsoring Club: Bratty Paws
Contact Name: Victoria MacVicar - 2551 Taylor Rd. Email: agilitybritts@earthlink.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on August 3-4, 2026(Tuesday 9AM to 5PM and Wednesday 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.