Title: Judges Education - Border Terriers Breed: Border Terrier Presenter: Patrick Glover/Elizabeth Crisp Blake Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Patrick Glover - Cheshire Fairgrounds - Swanzey, NH Email: Judgeseducation@btcoa.org Phone: (207) 479-3338 Fax: N/A Website: https://btcoa.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered June 3-4, 2026. Start time: When judging breaks for lunch. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Patrick Glover.
Title: Judges Education - Saluki Breed: Saluki Presenter: Diane Divin Sponsoring Club: Saluki Club of America
Contact Name: Diane Divin - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO Email: diane@divinconsulting.com Phone: (817) 229-0430 Fax: N/A Website: https://salukiclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Thurs. - Dogs, Fri - Bitches, Sat - BOB. Start time: 7:30a. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Diane Divin.
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Dave Christianson Sponsoring Club: Bryan-College Station Retriever Club
Contact Name: Kelly Curry - Email: newday4kelly@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2ucrj66s Seminar will be held at Wings N More, 1803 Deacon Dr, College Station, TX 77845. $30 for BCSRC members, $60 for non-members. Register via Entry Express.
Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: American Beauceron Club
Contact Name: Shelly Spotswood - Email: shelly.spotswood@medvet.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2herejwm Pre-registration required. See website for details.
Title: Adult Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Hutchinson, KS dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Manitowoc, WI Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Manitowoc, WI dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Lynn Meyer Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Packerland 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: Camille Bakker Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Woodland, CA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Contra Costa 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: 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
Title: Judges Education - Rottweiler Breed: Rottweiler Presenter: Tim Peterson & Sarah Jennar Sponsoring Club: American Rottweiler Club
Contact Name: Tim Peterson - Purina Event Center - Gray Summit, MO Email: wynstonekennels@gmail.com Phone: (612) 396-3466 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.amrottclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observation offered June 10-12. Start time: Noon. Cost to attend: $35. For additional information, please contact Tim Peterson.
Title: Judges Education - Briard Breed: Briard Presenter: Merry Jeanne Millner Sponsoring Club: Briard Club of America
Contact Name: Merry Jeanne Millner - Morgan Event Center - 6180 Morgantown Rd, Morgantown, PA Email: bisbriards@gmail.com Phone: (336) 259-6488 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.briardclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered June 12-14. Start time: 9am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Merry Jeanne Millner.
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club
Contact Name: Kristin Sipus - Email: Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/3recxamj Seminar will be held at Bass Pro Shops, 5156 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. Deadline to register is May 27, 2026.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: East Texas Scent Work Club
Contact Name: Robin Visniski - Email: hagrvis@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4jautnda Deadline to register is May 9, 2026. See website for details.
Title: Judges Education Webinar: Biewer Terrier Breed: Biewer Terrier Presenter: Shelley Donati Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/86251414
Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Terry Sayre Sponsoring Club: Michigan Gazehound Association
Contact Name: Jessica Epstein - Email: wolfpine88@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4ybvj82c Deadline to register is June 8. See website for details.
Title: Judges Education - Small Munsterlander Breed: Small Munsterlander Presenter: Wendy Jordan Sponsoring Club: Small Munsterlander Club of America
Contact Name: Wendy Jordan - Dog Sense 540 S. Water Street Email: wescotdobe@hotmail.com Phone: (717) 203-0033 Fax: N/A Website: N/A No Cost. Start Time: 6:30. For more information, please contact Wendy Jordan.
Title: Judges Education - Icelandic Sheepdog Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog Presenter: Patricia Putman Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Patricia Putman - Monroe, MI Email: patputman42@gmail.com Phone: (509) 264-3593 Fax: (Ice) lan-rica Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 7/2-4/2026. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Patricia Putman.
Title: Judges Education - Chinese Cresteds Breed: Chinese Crested Presenter: Teresa Campbell Sponsoring Club: American Chinese Crested Club
Contact Name: Teresa Campbell - Roberts Center - 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 7/3 and 7/4 during nationals. Start time is 9am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Teresa Campbell.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - West Friendship, MD Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the West Friendship, MD dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs welcome.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Melanie King Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - West Springfield, MA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Farmington Valley Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Judges Education - Rottweilers Breed: Rottweiler Presenter: Tim Peterson & Sarah Jennar Sponsoring Club: Salisbury NC Kennel Club
Contact Name: Tim Peterson - Victory Lane Classic - Cabarrus Arena and Event Center, Concord, NC Email: wynstonekennels@gmail.com Phone: (612) 396-3466 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Ringside observations offered July 9, 10 and 11. Start time: immediately after Rottweiler Show. Cost to attend $45. For additional information, please contact Tim Peterson.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Jane Myers Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Tunbridge, VT Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Green Mtn Dog Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Norma Smith Sponsoring Club: Columbia Kennel Club
Contact Name: Janice Nepita - Email: janicenepita@aol.com Phone: (839) 317-8325 Fax: N/A Website: https://columbiakennelclub.org/ Multiday seminar: July14th-15th! Time: 9AM-5PM. Cost - Please contact Janice Nepita for more information
Title: DJAA Advanced Toy Breed Institute Breed: Toy Group Presenter: All Toy Breed Parent Club approved Mentors Sponsoring Club: DJAA
Contact Name: George Milutinovich - NRG Center - Houston, TX Email: milut1@aol.com Phone: (559) 289-0067 Fax: N/A Website: https://djaa.org/ DJAA - Advanced Toy Breed Institute! July 16-18. All Three Days: Members - $200/Non-Members - $240 Individual Breeds: Member - $25/Non-Members - $40
Title: Judges Education - American Spaniels Breed: American Spaniel Presenter: Barbara & Dr. Clyde Shaw/Dr. James Davis Sponsoring Club: American Spaniel Club
Contact Name: Barbara Shaw - Purina Farms - 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 mentoring offered during events. Start time: 9am. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Barbara Shaw.
Title: DJAA Advanced Toy Breed Group - Affenpinschers Breed: Affenpinschers Presenter: Cameron Riegel Sponsoring Club: DJAA
Contact Name: Sam Houston - NRG Center- Houston, TX Email: samisiw@verizon.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://djaa.org/ DJAA Advanced Toy Breed Institute - Affenpinschers! July 17, 2026, from 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Title: Basic Retreiver Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Jerry Mann Sponsoring Club: East Tennessee Retriever Club
Contact Name: - Email: wbruhin1@retiree.utk.edu Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/5y3yw6ph Seminar will be held at Comfort Inn Athens, 2811 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303. See website for details.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Tara Rowell Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Concord, NC Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Greater Monroe Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Jill Bell Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Houston, Texas Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Beaumont KC show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Virtual Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Performance Judges - Email: performancejudges@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/akc-herding-2026 VIRTUAL only. Deadline to register is July 9, 2026
Title: Virtual Spaniel Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Vickie Dahlk Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Christy Slikas - Email: performancejudges@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/5efhmptm Virtual seminar - deadline to register is July 14, 2026.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Amanda Ciaravino Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Salem, VA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Roanoke Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the 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: Pointing Breed Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish James Sponsoring Club: Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club
Contact Name: Janie Bristow - Email: storm5@windstream.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/ywhkp7en Deadline to register is June 22, 2026.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Sandy D'Andrea Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Canfield, OH Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 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 .
Title: Juniors Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Canfield, OH 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: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Greeley Kennel Club
Contact Name: Lori Whitman - Email: acdlori@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/cjevpt2z Deadline to register is July 14, 2026. See website for details.
Title: Adult Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Oberlin, OH Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Oberlin, OH 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 - American Water Spaniel Breed: American Water Spaniel Presenter: Pam Kozak Sponsoring Club: American Water Spaniel Club
Contact Name: Linda McGrath - Cherry Valley Event Center - 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, OH Email: timcgrath@comcast.net Phone: (206) 799-5115 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanwaterspanielclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered after the seminar during the national specialty. Start time: 9am. Cost to attend is $75. For additional information, please contact Linda McGrath.
Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: Mid South Herding Club of Mississipp
Contact Name: Nancy Obermark - Email: sheepdog922@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/23un49fn Seminar will be held at First Regional Library, 6619 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS 38654. See website for details.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 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.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Kim Rudzik Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Greeley, CO Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Greeley 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 - Wirehaired Vizslas Breed: Wirehaired Vizsla Presenter: Peg Roginski Sponsoring Club: Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America
Contact Name: Peg Roginski - Island Grove Regional Park - Greeley, CO Email: rojohse@comcast.net Phone: (309) 525-0995 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.wvca.club/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Saturday and Sunday. Start time: afternoon. Cost to attend: $20. For additional information, please contact Peg Roginski.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Whitney Point, NY Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Whitney Point, NY 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 - Danish-Swedish Farmdog Breed: Danish-Swedish Farmdog Presenter: Danika Bannasch Sponsoring Club: Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America
Contact Name: Danika Bannasch - Greeley Colorado Email: dlbannasch@ucdavis.edu Phone: (530) 848-9638 Fax: N/A Website: https://dsfca.clubexpress.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations will not be offered. Start time: 7 PM. Cost to attend $10. For additional information, please contact Danika Bannasch if you are planning to attend so the club can prepare.
Title: Judges Education - Japanese Chin Breed: Japanese Chin Presenter: Jane and Dale Martenson Sponsoring Club: Japanese Chin Club of America
Contact Name: Janet Martenson - Hyatt Regency Houston West 13210 Katy Fwy Email: castlemar3@hotmail.com Phone: (817) 240-3536 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside mentoring offered during Dogs, Bitches, and Breed. Start time: 8 AM. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Janet Martenson.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Doswell, VA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) -81-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Greater Fredericksburg KC show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Owensboro, KY Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Owensboro's River City Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Jeffrey Wright Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Topeka, KS Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 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 .
Title: Judges Education - Dogue De Bordeaux Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux Presenter: Victor Smith Sponsoring Club: Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America
Contact Name: Angie Reed - Island Grove Regional Park - 501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 Email: evergreenbrdx@gmail.com Phone: (253) 906-2400 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ddbsa.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 9/3-7. Start time: Approx. 10:30a. Cost to attend $35. For additional information, please contact Angie Reed.
Title: Judges Education - German Pinschers Breed: German Pinscher Presenter: Amy Issleib Sponsoring Club: German Pinscher Club of America
Contact Name: Kimberle Schiff - Email: kimberle.schiff@gmail.com Phone: (845) -34-6716 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Start time: 9 AM. Cost to attend $5 Ringside mentoring offered, Saturday with seminar, Thursday - Friday, Sunday - Monday. Contact jbec-chair@germanpinscher.org
Title: Judges Education - Irish Red and White Setters Breed: Irish Red and White Setter Presenter: Michael Lamp Sponsoring Club: Irish Red and White Setter Association of America
Contact Name: Michael Lamp - Greeley, CO Email: aramisfarms@roadrunner.com Phone: (740) 236-9400 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.irishredwhitesetterassociation.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 9/5. Start time TBD. For additional information, please contact Michael Camp.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Greeley 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: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Durham 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 - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Presenter: Terri Krause and Deb Gibbs Sponsoring Club: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club
Contact Name: Debra Gibbs - Yellowstone Dog Sporting, Red Lodge, Montana 59068 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 mentoring offered 9/18-19. Time: 2-5pm. No cost to attend. Sign up link is available on www.nsdtrc-usa.org
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Gray Summit, MO Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: Juniors Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Greensburg, IN Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Greensburg, IN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Saint Bernards Breed: Saint Bernard Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: Saint Bernard Club of America
Contact Name: Jeff Petersen - Peek 'n Peak Resort and Spa - 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, NY 14724 Email: meloncity3567@gmail.com Phone: (563) 299-0102 Fax: N/A Website: https://saintbernardclubofamerica.club/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available during judging on Thurs-Sat Sept. 24-26. Start time: 7am. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Jeff Petersen.
Title: Judges Education - Norwegian Buhunds Breed: Norwegian Buhund Presenter: Faye Adcox Sponsoring Club: Norwegian Buhund Club of America
Contact Name: Faye Adcox - McDonald, TN Show Grounds Email: corgpinmom@aol.com Phone: (302) 242-8877 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside Mentoring TBA. Start Time: TBA Cost to Attend $25 for additional information, please contact Faye Adcox
Title: Judges Education - Border Collies Breed: Border Collie Presenter: Robyn Powley Sponsoring Club: Border Collie Society of America
Contact Name: Diana Smith - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO Email: dianabcsaboardvp@gmail.com Phone: (203) 326-1039 Fax: N/A Website: https://bordercolliesocietyofamerica.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/2 and 10/3. Start time: Afternoon. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Diana Smith.
Title: Judges Education - Doberman Pinschers Breed: Doberman Pinscher Presenter: Vicki Seiler Cushman, Adrian Woodfork, + more Sponsoring Club: Doberman Pinscher Club of America
Contact Name: Erica Tate - Hotel Topeka at City Center - 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612 Email: ekgard@gmail.com Phone: (719) 201-2312 Fax: N/A Website: https://dpca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/2 and 10/3. Start time: 12pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Erica Tate.
Title: Judges Education - Curly-Coated Retrievers Breed: Curly-Coated Retriever Presenter: Mary Holkenbrink Sponsoring Club: Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America
Contact Name: Mary Holkenbrink - James E. Ward Agricultural Center - 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN Email: mholkenbrink@hotmail.com Phone: (925) 352-3131 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ccrca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during sweepstakes and the national specialty. Start time is 3p. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Mary Holkenbrink.
Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Water Dog Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Presenter: Judges Ed Committee of the PWDCA Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Marilyn Rimmer - World Equestrian Center - Ocala, FL Email: questark@gmail.com Phone: (858) 273-8552 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.pwdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/8 and 10/9. Start time: 7am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Marilyn Rimmer.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Hamburg, NY Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Buffalo show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Please find the EFR 15 minutes before the start of Junior Showmanship.
Title: Judges Education - Bouvier des Flandres Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Presenter: Lee Calhoun & Mo Hieronimus-Dimercurio Sponsoring Club: American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Contact Name: Mo Hieronimus-Dimercurio - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO Email: bouvierclub@gmail.com Phone: (530) 318-2688 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bouvier.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Thursday. Start time: 8am CST. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Mo Hieronimus-Dimercurio.
Title: Judges Education - Basset Hound Breed: Basset Hound Presenter: Sylvie McGee/Richard Nance/Sue Smyth Sponsoring Club: Basset Hound Club of America
Contact Name: Sylvie McGee - Wilson Co Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN - Gentry Bldg Email: sylvie@sylviemcgee.net Phone: (360) 704-8473 Fax: N/A Website: https://basset-bhca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observation offered October 14-16. Start time: 7:00AM. Cost to attend: FREE! For additional information, please contact Sylvie McGee.
Title: Judges Education - Lhasa Apsos Breed: Lhasa Apso Presenter: Joyce Johanson & Jan Graunke Sponsoring Club: American Lhasa Apso Club
Contact Name: Joyce Johanson, ALAC Judges Ed Chair - Roberts Center, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH Email: joyslynslhasas73@gmail.com Phone: (309) 837-1665 Fax: N/A Website: https://lhasaapso.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered during ALAC National - 10/16/2026. Start time: 8:45a-Noon. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Joyce Johanson.
Title: Judges Education - Bullmastiffs Breed: Bullmastiff Presenter: Mary B. Walsh & Denise Borton Sponsoring Club: American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
Contact Name: Mary B. Walsh - Sheraton Bayfront Erie Hotel - 1 Sassafras Pier Email: marybwalsh@aol.com Phone: (814) 454-2005 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside Mentoring offered Thursday, October 22, 2026 - Saturday October 24, 2026. Start Time: 8 AM. Cost to attend $25. for additional information, please contact Mary B. Walsh
Title: Judges Education - Alaskan Malamutes Breed: Alaskan Malamute Presenter: Roger Gifford and Wendy Corr Sponsoring Club: Alaskan Malamute Club of America
Contact Name: Roger Gifford - University Plaza Hotel - Springfield, MO Email: luvfarside@aol.com Phone: (937) -68-2679 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.alaskanmalamute.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered October 21-24. Start time: noon. Cost to attend: $35. For additional information, please contact Roger Gifford.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Dixon, CA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Marion Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: Judges Education - Italian Greyhounds Breed: Italian Greyhound Presenter: Kim Brinker Sponsoring Club: Italian Greyhound Club of America
Contact Name: Kim Brinker - Napa Valley Exposition - 575 3rd St, Napa CA 94558 Email: sierravue@aol.com Phone: (559) 593-6760 Fax: N/A Website: https://italiangreyhound.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered November 4-7. Start time: 12p. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Kim Brinker.
Title: Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Jo Ann Frier-Murza Sponsoring Club: Rivanna River Earthdog Club
Contact Name: Camilla Moon - Email: cmg.moon@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/3pm2axf8 Deadline to register is October 31, 2026. See website for details.
Contact Name: Judging Operations - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3570 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Kennesaw Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Judges Education - Affenpinschers Breed: Affenpinschers Presenter: Cameron Riegel Sponsoring Club: Affenpinscher Club of America
Contact Name: Cameron Riegel - Empire Polo Fields Email: cameron@cameronriegel.com Phone: (505) 562-8981 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.affenpinscher.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring unknown as of now. $25 to attend. Date and time TBD
Title: ODJ Advanced Institute Affenpinscher Breed Study Breed: Affenpinschers Presenter: Cameron Riegel Sponsoring Club: Affenpinscher Club of America
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveria - Portland Metropolitan Expo Center Email: seminar@oregondogjudges.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://www.affenpinscher.org/ ODJ Advanced Institute Affenpinscher Breed Study Group! January 21. Time - TBD
Title: Judges Education - Chinese Shar-Pei Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei Presenter: Janine Rodriguez Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered at All-Breed shows Frida-Monday. Time - 2:15PM-4:50PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Australian Shepherds Breed: Australian Shepherds Presenter: Rhonda Silveira Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during concurrent & All-Breed shows. Time - 8:00AM-10:40AM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Border Collies Breed: Border Collies Presenter: Robyn Powley Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Title: Judges Education - Xoloitzcuintli Breed: Xoloitzcuintli Presenter: Penelope Inan & Jennifer Bridges Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during All-Breed classes (Fri-Mon). Time - 10:55AM-1:35PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Finnish Spitz Breed: Finnish Spitz Presenter: Holly Leftwich Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during All-Breed shows (Fri-Mon). Time - 8:00AM-10:40AM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Dalmatians Breed: Dalmatians Presenter: Diana L. Skibinski Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered during concurrent & All-Breed shows. Time - 2:15PM-4:50PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Tibetan Spaniels Breed: Tibetan Spaniels Presenter: Linda Foiles Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Breed Seminar. Ringside mentoring offered by appoint during All-Breeds. Time - 10:45AM-1:45PM. Cost to attend $30. Please contact Phyl Scalf for more information!
Title: Judges Education - Boston Terriers Breed: Boston Terriers Presenter: Thomas J. Davis Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc.
Contact Name: David Miller - Kentucky Fair & Exhibition Center Email: jlaplan488@aol.com Phone: (440) 749-3214 Fax: N/A Website: https://americandogshowjudges.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty March 10th-14th - Ringside mentoring offered; schedule TBD. Time: TBD
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Kevin Bunnell Sponsoring Club: Oregon Hunting Retriever Club
Contact Name: Lillian Logan - Email: lillian@dinihanian.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Details TBA
Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Kevin Bunnell Sponsoring Club: Oregon Hunting Retriever Club
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Spokane Dog Training Club
Contact Name: Sheela Standley - Email: sheelastandley@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/59bwm522 Pre-registration required. See website for details.
Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Annette Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Annette Narel - 27432 South Route 45, Manhattan, IL 60442 Email: maghistakes@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on April 24-25, 2027(Saturday) 9AM to 5PM and Sunday 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.
Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Pamela Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Pamela O'Day - 175 Adams St. Email: intrepid055@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on July 10-11, 2027 (Saturday 9AM to 5PM and Sunday 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.
Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Victoria Sponsoring Club: Bratty Paws
Contact Name: Victoria MacVicar - 2551 Taylor Rd. Email: agilitybritts@earthlink.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on August 3-4, 2026(Tuesday 9AM to 5PM and Wednesday 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.