Title: Judges Education - Bracco Italiano Breed: Bracco Italiano Presenter: Amanda Inman Sponsoring Club: Bracco Italiano Club of America
Contact Name: Amanda Inman, DVM - Sandhills Global Event Center - 4100 N 84 St., Lincoln, NE 68507 Email: braccopointer@aol.com Phone: (352) 234-0372 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.thebraccoclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Time: 8am - Ringside mentoring to follow. There is no fee to attend. For additional information, please contact Amanda Inman.
Title: Judges Education - Irish Setters Breed: Irish Setters Presenter: Debra Davis Sponsoring Club: Irish Setter Club of America
Contact Name: Debra Davis - Founders Inn - Virginia Beach, VA Email: emislsdavis@gmail.com Phone: (248) 515-2290 Fax: N/A Website: https://irishsetterclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Dates 5/16-17/2025. Ringside observations offered on day of dog, bitch & BOB judging. Start time: After Bitch Judging. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Debra Davis.
Title: Pointing Breed Hunting Test Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Tom Maneely Sponsoring Club: Slate River Bird Dog Club of Virginia
Contact Name: Jim Birdsall - Email: brddogs1@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/38cwyw7k Seminar will be held at Holiday Inn Express, 6639 Forest Hill Ave, Gloucester, VA 23061. Pre-registration required; see website for flyer.
Title: Virtual Spaniel Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Tom Meyer Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: AKC Performance Judges - Email: PerformanceJudges@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/AKC-SP-2025 Pre-registration required, deadline to register is 11:59 p.m. EST, May 7, 2025. See website to sign-up.
Title: Judges Education - Chihuahuas Breed: Chihuahua Presenter: Racheal Miller Sponsoring Club: Chihuahua Club of Michigan
Contact Name: Racheal Miller - Apple Blossom Cluster - Kalamazoo Expo Center - 2900 Lake St. Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Email: pinkpawchihuahua@gmail.com Phone: (715) 828-2495 Fax: N/A Website: http://www.chihuahuaclubofmichigan.com/ Time: 2:30-5:30pm. Cost to attend is $20. For additional information, please contact Racheal Miller.
Title: Judges Education - Canaan Dog Breed: Canaan Dog Presenter: Christina Miller Sponsoring Club: Canaan Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Christina Miller - 2500 Pacific Street, San Bernardino CA - Mission Circuit San Bernardino Soccer Complex Email: riverrockcd@yahoo.com Phone: (770) 827-7276 Fax: N/A Website: https://cdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 8am. There is no cost to attend. Ringside observations offered during national. For additional information, please contact Christina Miller.
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.
Title: Judges Education - English Toy Spaniels Breed: English Toy Spaniel Presenter: Bruce Van Deman Sponsoring Club: English Toy Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Theresa Cousins - Kalamazoo County Expo Center - 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Email: theresacousins@yahoo.com Phone: (715) 558-5310 Fax: N/A Website: https://englishtoyspanielclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be available 5.22 during the national specialty. Location: Room B. Time: 8-9am. $25 for non ETSCA members. For additional information, please contact Theresa Cousins.
Title: Judges Education - Mastiffs Breed: Mastiff Presenter: Dianne Collings & Mary Speer Sponsoring Club: Mastiff Club of America
Contact Name: Jessica Watson - Kingsport, TN Email: oaklair@outlook.com Phone: (817) 371-5179 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.mastiff.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations will be offered 5/23-24. Seminar to start after dog/bitch judging. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Jessica Watson.
Title: Judges Education - Papillons Breed: Papillon Presenter: Angela Pickett Sponsoring Club: Papillon Club of America
Contact Name: Angela Pickett - Mirabeau Park Hotel - Spokane Valley, WA Email: pickettpap@aol.com Phone: (407) 253-3111 Fax: N/A Website: https://papillonclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered May 23 & 24. Starting one hour after judging. For additional information, please contact Angela Pickett.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Amanda Ciaravino 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 Cincinnati 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 - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Presenter: Cindy Huggins Sponsoring Club: Great Lakes CKCSC
Contact Name: Carol Lynn Johnson - Apple Blossom Cluster - Kalamazoo Expo Center - 2900 Lake St. Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Email: bellafleurcavaliers@outlook.com Phone: (616) 490-5227 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.greatlakescavaliers.org/ Time: 8am - 11am. Cost to attend is $20. Ringside mentoring will be offered Thursday-Sunday. For additional information, please contact Carol Lynn Johnson.
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
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 New Castle 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: 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 Freehold, NJ 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 Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Lawrence 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 Los Encinos 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 - American Manchester Terriers Breed: American Manchester Terrier Presenter: Carolyn Horowitz Sponsoring Club: American Manchester Terrier Club
Contact Name: Jo Ann Emrick - Sycamore Lane & Kennel - Training Building - 5111 W Sargent Rd, Lodi, CA 95242 Email: wilanestandards@aol.com Phone: (713) 473-7800 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanmanchester.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be available. Start time is 1:30pm and the cost to attend is $25. Please pre-register with Jo Ann Emrick, JE Coordinator. For additional information, please contact Jo Ann.
Title: Judges Education - Irish Wolfhounds Breed: Irish Wolfhound Presenter: Linda King Sponsoring Club: Irish Wolfhound Club of America
Contact Name: Linda King - Cache County Fairgrounds - 450 S 500 W Logan, UT 84321 Email: ardrhis@aol.com Phone: (434) 327-9662 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.iwclubofamerica.org/home Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Starting after judging. No cost to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered 5/27-28/2025. For additional information, please contact Linda King.
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.
Title: Judges Education - Cane Corso Breed: Cane Corso Presenter: Alexia Rodriguez Sponsoring Club: Cane Corso Association of America
Contact Name: Alexia Rodriguez - Lodi California - In conjunction with the San Joaquin KC Dog Shows Email: alexiapotrero@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://www.canecorso.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Sat. during specialty judging sweeps and regular classes. Start time: 10am (approx.). There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Alexia Rodriguez.
Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Dave Christianson & Kevin Bunnell Sponsoring Club: Colorado Women's Retriever Club
Contact Name: Jennifer Tucker - Email: jenniferkerrytucker@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/mr2t8bkb Seminar will be held at Valhalla Kennels Clubhouse and Training Grounds, 450 N County Road 133, Bennett, CO 80102. Pre-registration required, see website for flyer
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Colonial Retriever Field Trial Club
Contact Name: Todd Smith - Email: colonialrftc@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2jjf8hfe Registration deadline is May 23. See website for flyer/registration form.
Title: Pointing Breed Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Tom Maneely Sponsoring Club: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Middle Tennesse
Contact Name: - Email: ddthegsp@gmail.com Phone: (615) 948-6209 Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/TN-PB25 Seminar will be held at the Royal Range, 7741 US-70S, Nashville, TN 37221. Pre-registration required. See website for details.
Title: Pointing Breed Field Trial Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Tom Maneely Sponsoring Club: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Middle Tennesse
Contact Name: Gary Sadler - Email: ddthegsp@gmail.com Phone: (615) 948-6209 Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/TN-PB25 Seminar will be held at the Royal Range, 7741 US-70S, Nashville, TN 37221. Pre-registration required. See website for details.
Title: Judges Education - American Eskimo Dogs Breed: American Eskimo Dogs Presenter: Barbara Beynon Sponsoring Club: American Eskimo Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Helen Dorrance - Springhill Suites, Longmont, CO Email: gdkdogs@gmail.com Phone: (512) 964-3294 Fax: N/A Website: https://aedca.org/home.php Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 6/5-7/25. Start time: 3pm and cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Helen Dorrance.
Title: Judges Education - Salukis Breed: Saluki Presenter: Michelle LaFlamme Haag Sponsoring Club: Saluki Club of America
Contact Name: Michelle LaFlamme Haag - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO Email: saluki76@me.com Phone: (801) 560-8091 Fax: N/A Website: https://salukiclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered June 5-7. Time: Mid afternoon - 1 hour after dog classes. Cost to attend $25. For additional information, please contact Michelle LaFlamme Haag.
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.
Title: Beagle Field Trial Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Brett Jones Sponsoring Club: Eldred Beagle Club
Contact Name: Eldred Beagle Club - Email: Eldred Beagle Club Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/Eldred-Bgl Seminar will be held at Eldred Beagle Club, 120 Turkey Hill Rd, Saylorsburg, PA 18353. See website for details.
Title: Judges Education - Maltese Breed: American Maltese Presenter: Sandy Bingham-Porter & Pamela Armstrong Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: - Alexis Park Resort - 375 East Harmon, Las Vegas, NV Email: sbinghamporter@eiu.edu Phone: (217) 549-6664 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside obs. offered 6/13/25. Start time: 4pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Sandy Bingham-Porter.
Title: Judges Education - Norwegian Elkhounds Breed: Norwegian Elkhounds Presenter: Edward Hall Sponsoring Club: Norwegian Elkhound Association of America
Contact Name: Debbie Walker - Purina Farms Event Center - Service Center Building Email: judgeseducation@neaa.net Phone: (864) 915-9547 Fax: N/A Website: https://neaa.net/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered June 14, 2025. Start time is 7:30am. This is a free event. For additional information, please contact Debbie Walker.
Title: Judges Education - Dalmatians Breed: Dalmatian Presenter: Diana Skibinski & Vicki Mooney Sponsoring Club: Dalmatian Club of America
Contact Name: Diana L Skibinski - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO Email: skibinski1@aol.com Phone: (219) 776-8746 Fax: N/A Website: https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during bitches, dogs and BOB. Start time is after Bitch classes. Cost to attend is $20. For additional information, please contact Diana L. Skibinski.
Title: AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges Breed: N/A Presenter: Timothy Thomas Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Meadow Event Park - 13191 Dawn Blvd Doswell, VA 23047 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43010 Held in conjunction with the Virginia 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 - Meadow Event Park - 13191 Dawn Blvd Doswell, VA 23047 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43010 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 - Tibetan Terriers Breed: Tibetan Terrier Presenter: Ron Pankiewicz, Susan Carr & Stacey LaForge Sponsoring Club: Tibetan Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Margy Pankiewicz - Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center - 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, Virginia 23059 Email: malishar@msn.com Phone: (717) 235-6991 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available 6/24-25. Cost to attend: $25. Time: 1pm - 4pm.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar 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 Fort Worth 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 - Chinese Crested Breed: Chinese Crested Presenter: Teresa Campbell Sponsoring Club: American Chinese Cresteds
Contact Name: Teresa Campbell - Roberts Centre - Wilmington, OH - Franklin Room Email: luvshowdogs@yahoo.com Phone: (317) 371-6697 Fax: N/A Website: https://chinesecrestedclub.info/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered immediately after hands-on. Also during the National Sat. and Sun. Start time is 9am. For additional information, please contact Teresa Campbell.
Title: Judges Education - Basset Fauve de Bretagne Breed: Basset Fauve de Bretagne Presenter: Cindy Hartman and Claire Wisch Abraham Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Cindy Hartman - Boone County Fairgrounds - Belvidere, IL Email: bfdbca@gmail.com Phone: (803) 235-6636 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Start time will be after BIS. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Cindy Hartman.
Title: Judges Education - Biewer Terriers Breed: Biewer Terriers Presenter: Gayle Pruett and Debra J. Slide Sponsoring Club: Biewer Terrier Fanciers of Maryland
Contact Name: Richard T. Jackson - Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland Email: richardtoddjackson@yahoo.com Phone: (202) 491-5513 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Ringside mentoring offered 7/4 and 7/5. Time: TBD after judging program has been released. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Richard T. Jackson.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with West Friendship, 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 welcome.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Melanie King Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3592 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Northeastern Maryland 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: Judging Junior Showmanship 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 Farmington Valley Cluster. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
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
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.
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 Green Mountain 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: Columbia Kennel Club
Contact Name: Janice Nepita - Cabarrus Arena & Events Center - 4751 State Hwy 49, Concord, NC 28025 Email: janicenepita@aol.com Phone: (803) 361-6901 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.normasmithhandlingseminars.com/ This one-day seminar will cover how to move your dog correctly, proper stacking, ring procedures, breed specific presentation and a mock dog show. Time: 8am - 5pm. Cost to attend: $1,500.00. For additional information, please contact Janice Nepita.
Title: Judges Education - Cocker Spaniels Breed: Cocker Spaniel Presenter: Barbara Shaw & James Davis Sponsoring Club: American Spaniel Club
Contact Name: Barbara Shaw - Purina Farms Event Center - 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039 Email: bshaw322@gmail.com Phone: (903) 870-6425 Fax: N/A Website: https://americanspanielclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during the events. Start time: 9am. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Barbara Shaw.
Title: DJAA Advanced Sporting Institute Breed: N/A Presenter: DJAA Sponsoring Club: Dog Judges Association of America
Contact Name: Judith Brown - Houston, Texas Email: judithabrown@sbcglobal.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://djaa.org/ DJAA is hosting their annual Institute July 17-20, 2025 in conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. All information and registration forms can be found on their website: DJAA.org. For additional information, please contact Judith Brown.
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.
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - NRG Arena - 1 Reliant Center Dr Houston, TX 77054 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43020 Held in conjunction with the Reliant Cluster of Dog 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 Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - NRG Arena - 1 Reliant Center Dr Houston, TX 77054 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43020 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
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Longview, TX 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 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 Piedmont 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: 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
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Mrs. 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 Waukesha 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 - Spanish Water Dogs Breed: Spanish Water Dogs Presenter: Lisa Harper and Marnie Harrison Sponsoring Club: Spanish Water Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Lisa Harper - Waukesha Fairgrounds, Arena, Bark River Room - Waukesha, WI Email: SWDCA.JEC@gmail.com Phone: (860) 266-6261 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.swdclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered on Sunday 7/27. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend is $20. For additional information, please contact Lisa Harper. Sign up link: https://form.jotform.com/250494455852161
Title: Dachshund Field Trial Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: BR/SP/SPO/2CP Presenter: Joe Hodges Sponsoring Club: Northern California Dachshund Club
Contact Name: Mark Johnston - Email: markbjohnston@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/554drx34 Seminar will be held at the George Petersen Insurance Agency, 231 Cherry Ave, Auburn, CA 95603. Deadline to register is July 12. See website for registration info.
Title: Judges Education - Wirehaired Vizslas Breed: Wirehaired Viszla Presenter: Peg Roginski & Belinda Perry Sponsoring Club: Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America
Contact Name: Peg Roginski - Colonial Inn Building - Fairgrounds - Canfield, OH Email: rojohse@comcast.net Phone: (309) 525-0995 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.wvca.club/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Time: 9:30am. Cost to attend is $20. Ringside observations Aug 1-2. For additional information, please contact Peg Roginski.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship 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 Beaver 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 .
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Ballston Spa, NY 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: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Basset Hound Club of Whidbey Island
Contact Name: Barbara Fuller - Email: Bhcwi.2023@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/y5x243xm Registration deadline is 06/30/25. See website for registration information.
Title: Juniors 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 Enumclaw, WA 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.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Muncie, 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.
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. 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 welcomed.
Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Jerry Mann Sponsoring Club: Central Kentucky Retriever Club
Contact Name: Catherine Blackburn - Email: cathi.blackburn@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2u9mjxts Registration deadline is 08/19/25. See website for details.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship 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 Manhattan Kansas Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
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 Elm City 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 - Portuguese Water Dogs Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Presenter: Judges Ed Committee of the PWDCA Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Marilyn Rimmer - Purina Farms, Eureka, MO Email: questark@gmail.com Phone: (858) 273-8552 Fax: N/A Website: https://pwdcans.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside mentoring will start immediately after the presentation. Hands on will begin after judging that day. Ringside mentoring 8/29 with hands on after BOB judging. There is no cost to attend. Marilyn Ri
Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: Mid South Herding Club of Mississippi
Contact Name: Nancy Obermark - Email: sheepdog922@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4t5822rv Seminar will be held at B.J. Chain Public Library, 6619 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS 38654. Registration required. See website for flyer.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Cheyenne, WY 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 - Bouvier des Flandres Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Presenter: Lee Calhoun/Mo Dimercurio Sponsoring Club: American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Contact Name: Mo Dimercurio - 3801 Archer Parkway, Cheye Email: bouvierclub@gmail.com Phone: (530) 318-2688 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bouvier.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend: $50. Ringsider mentoring will be available 9/4-5/25. Please contact Mo Dimercurio for additional information.
Title: Judges Education - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tol. Ret. Presenter: Terri Krause and Deb Gibbs Sponsoring Club: NSDTRC-USA
Contact Name: Deb Gibbs - Purina Farms - 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039 Email: foxvale1@live.com Phone: (919) 799-0512 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nsdtrc-usa.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations will be offered 9/5 and 9/6. Start time is 2pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Deb Gibbs.
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.
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: 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: 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: sierraue@aol.com Phone: (559) 593-5760 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 - Saint Bernards Breed: Saint Bernard Presenter: SBCA Education Team Sponsoring Club: Saint Bernard Club of America
Contact Name: Victor Dingus - South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront - South Sioux City, Nebraska Email: vdingus@gmail.com Phone: (423) 612-3116 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 9/24-26 during standard seminar, Dog and Bitch classes and breed. Start time 9am. Cost to attend: $35. For additional info, please contact Cindy Valko.
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.
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.
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 - 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.
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.
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 .
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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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: 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 - Portuguese Peruvian Inca Orchids Breed: Portuguese 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: 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: 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