All Seminars in Date Order

May 16 2025: Lincoln, Nebraska

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.

May 16 2025: Virginia Beach, Virginia

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.

May 17 2025: Gloucester, Virginia

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.

May 17 2025: ,

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.

May 22 2025: Kalamazoo, Michigan

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.

May 22 2025: San Bernardino, California

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.

May 23 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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

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

May 23 2025: Kalamazoo, Michigan

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.

May 23 2025: Kingsport, Tennessee

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.

May 23 2025: Spokane Valley, Washington

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.

May 24 2025: Hamilton, Ohio

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 .

May 24 2025: Kalamazoo, Michigan

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.

May 24 2025: New Castle, Pennsylvania

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

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

May 24 2025: New Castle, Pennsylvania

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 .

May 25 2025: Freehold, New Jersey

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.

May 25 2025: San Bernardino, California

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 .

May 28 2025: Lodi, California

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.

May 28 2025: Logan, Utah

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.

May 28 2025: Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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

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

May 30 2025: Lodi, California

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.

May 31 2025: Bennett, Colorado

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

May 31 2025: Hopedale, Massachusetts

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.

May 31 2025: Nashville, Tennessee

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.

June 1 2025: Nashville, Tennessee

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.

June 4 2025: Longmont, Colorado

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.

June 5 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

June 7 2025: Flagstaff, Arizona

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

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

June 7 2025: Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

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.

June 11 2025: Las Vegas, Nevada

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.

June 14 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

June 19 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

June 21 2025: Doswell, Virginia

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.

June 22 2025: Doswell, Virginia

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

June 23 2025: Glen Allen, Virginia

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.

June 28 2025: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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 .

July 4 2025: Wilmington, Ohio

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.

July 5 2025: Belvidere, Illinois

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.

July 5 2025: West Friendship, Maryland

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.

July 5 2025: West Friendship, Maryland

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 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.

July 5 2025: West Friendship, Maryland

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 .

July 5 2025: West Springfield, Massachusetts

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

July 5 2025: West Springfield, Massachusetts

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

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

July 11 2025: San Antonio, Texas

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

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

July 12 2025: Tunbridge, Vermont

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 .

July 16 2025: Concord, North Carolina

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.

July 17 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

July 17 2025: Houston, Texas

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.

July 19 2025: Erie, Pennsylvania

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

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

July 19 2025: Houston, Texas

Title: AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Timothy Thomas
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 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.

July 20 2025: Houston, Texas

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

July 25 2025: Longview, Texas

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 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.

July 26 2025: Greenville, South Carolina

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 .

July 26 2025: Halethorpe, Maryland

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

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

July 26 2025: Waukesha, Wisconsin

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 .

July 27 2025: Waukesha, Wisconsin

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

August 2 2025: Auburn, California

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.

August 2 2025: Canfield, Ohio

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.

August 2 2025: Canfield, Ohio

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 .

August 9 2025: Ballston Spa, New York

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 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.

August 16 2025: Coupeville, Washington

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.

August 16 2025: Enumclaw, Washington

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.

August 16 2025: Muncie, Indiana

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 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.

August 22 2025: West Springfield, Massachusetts

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 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.

August 23 2025: Kevil, Kentucky

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.

August 23 2025: Topeka, Kansas

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 .

August 24 2025: West Springfield, Massachusetts

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 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 .

August 28 2025: Eureka, Missouri

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

August 29 2025: Olive Branch, Mississippi

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.

August 30 2025: Cheyenne, Wyoming

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 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.

September 4 2025: Cheyenne, Wyoming

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.

September 4 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

September 13 2025: Fairbanks, Alaska

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.

September 16 2025: Nashville, TN

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

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

September 18 2025: Asheville, North Carolina

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.

September 20 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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 .

September 23 2025: Hot Springs, Arkansas

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.

September 24 2025: South Sioux City, Nebraska

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.

September 25 2025: Seattle, Washington

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.

September 27 2025: Monroe, Michigan

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

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

September 28 2025: Monroe, Michigan

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

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

October 8 2025: College Corner, Ohio

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.

October 11 2025: Hamburg, New York

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 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.

October 11 2025: Lebanon, Tennessee

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

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

October 11 2025: Lebanon, Tennessee

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 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.

October 21 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

October 23 2025: Ocala, Florida

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.

October 29 2025: Wilmington, Ohio

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.

November 1 2025: Central Point, Oregon

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 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.

November 1 2025: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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 .

November 1 2025: Jackson, Wisconsin

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.

November 8 2025: Napa, California

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

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

November 9 2025: Napa, California

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

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

November 11 2025: Central Point, Oregon

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 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.

November 30 2025: East Lansing, Michigan

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 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 .

January 24 2026: MN, Maple Grove

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

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

January 29 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

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.

February 21 2026: Littleton, Colorado

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

June 9 2026: Oregon City, Oregon

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

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