All Seminars in Date Order

July 11 2025: Dalton, Wisconsin

Title: Spaniel Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Tom Meyer
Sponsoring Club: Cocker Spaniel Hunting Enthusiasts of Southeastern

Contact Name: Vickie Dahlk -
Email: vdahlk@charter.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/5xsdaprx Registration ends on June 27. See website for details.

July 11 2025: Ethel, Washington

Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Terry Sayre
Sponsoring Club: Northwest Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Contact Name: Jamie Eggleston -
Email: whitewingz@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2tbxmf26 Deadline to register is June 23, 2025. See website/flyer for details.

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: Harrisville, Pennsylvania

Title: Pointing Breed Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Tom Maneely
Sponsoring Club: Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club

Contact Name: Laurie Fairchild -
Email: oakridgepointers@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://oakridgepointingdogs.com/events Seminar will be held at Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club, 358 Windy Point Rd, Harrisville, PA 16038. Pre-registration required - see website for more details.

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 13 2025: Harrisville, Pennsylvania

Title: Pointing Breed Field Trial Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Tom Maneely
Sponsoring Club: Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club

Contact Name: Laurie Fairchild -
Email: oakridgepointers@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://oakridgepointingdogs.com/events Seminar will be held at Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club, 358 Windy Point Rd, Harrisville, PA 16038. Pre-registration required - see website for more details.

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: Concord, North Carolina

Title: Judges Education - Canaan Dog
Breed: Canaan Dog
Presenter: David Golden
Sponsoring Club: Greater Monroe Kennel Club

Contact Name: David Golden - Cabarrus Arena & Events Center - 4751 State Hwy 49, Concord, NC 28025
Email: david.golden@live.com Phone: (202) 494-7858 Fax: N/A Website: https://greatermonroekc.org/ Start time is after BIS judging. There is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered - date TBD. For additional information, please contact David Golden.

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: Adult 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: Juniors 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 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.

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: Adult 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 15 2025: Greeley, Colorado

Title: Judges Education - Mudi
Breed: Mudi
Presenter: Theresa Stilger
Sponsoring Club: Mudi Club of America

Contact Name: Theresa Stilger - Greeley, CO
Email: theresa.stilger@gmail.com Phone: (812) -97-0984 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.mudi.us/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available all days of Greeley CO show weekend. Cost to attend is $25. For addtional information, please contact Theresa Stilger.

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 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 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 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 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 19 2025: Topeka, Kansas

Title: Judges Education - Silky Terrier
Breed: Silky Terrier
Presenter: Lee Kouski & LeeAnn Podruch
Sponsoring Club: Silky Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Lee Kouski or LeeAnn Podruch - Hotel Topeka at City Center
Email: goldnblu2@hotmail.com or lgpodruch@gmail.com Phone: (847) 921-1407 Fax: N/A Website: http://silkyterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Wednesday during national judging. Start time: TBD. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Lee or LeeAnn.

August 20 2025: Topeka, Kansas

Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Podengo Pequenos
Breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos
Presenter: Jean Evanoff
Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos Club of America

Contact Name: Jean Evanoff - Hotel Topeka City Center
Email: annevankennel@gmail.com Phone: (804) 543-1844 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.portuguesepodengopequeno.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered. Start Time: 8am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Jean Evanoff.

August 22 2025: Santa Barbara, California

Title: Adult 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 Santa Barbara, CA dog shows. 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 are welcome.

August 22 2025: West Springfield, Massachusetts

Title: Adult 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: Doswell, Virginia

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
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 Greater Fredericksburg 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 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 27 2025: Amana, Iowa

Title: Judges Education - Beagles
Breed: Beagle
Presenter: Michelle Sager
Sponsoring Club: National Beagle Club

Contact Name: Michelle Sager - Amana Colonies Conference Center - Amanda, Iowa
Email: mikesager@me.com Phone: (201) 232-0813 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nationalbeagleclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 8/28. Start time: TBD. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Michelle Sager.

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: Amana, Iowa

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Tri-City KC

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Amana, IA, dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.

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: Adult 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.

August 30 2025: Raleigh, North Carolina

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Durham Kennel Club

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Raleigh, NC, dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 30 minutes after BIS.

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 6 2025: Greeley, Colorado

Title: Judges Education - Rat Terriers
Breed: Rat Terrier
Presenter: Tracy Kallas, Felicity Trammell and others
Sponsoring Club: Rat Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Felicity Trammell - Ticket Office, Event Center, Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N 14th Ave.Greeley, CO 80631
Email: jec@ratterrierclubofamerica.org Phone: (940) 577-3001 Fax: N/A Website: https://ratterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observation offered 9/5 & 9/6. Start time TBD. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Felicity Trammell.

September 12 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

Title: Judges Education - Black Russian Terriers
Breed: Black Russian Terrier
Presenter: Susan Sholar & Olga Kornienko
Sponsoring Club: Black Russian Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Susan Sholar/Marilyn Powell - Purina Farms - Upstairs Conf. Rm - 200 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO
Email: shojudge@gmail.com/Clarece-darrow@msn.com Phone: (760) 445-1891 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.thebrtca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered immediately following at national show. Start time: 8:30am. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Susan Sholar or Marilyn Powell.

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 18 2025: Eureka, Missouri

Title: Judges Education - Sussex Spaniels
Breed: Sussex Spaniel
Presenter: Brenda Griffen, Bobby Lewis
Sponsoring Club: Sussex Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Barbara Ohmann - Holiday Inn - St Louis - West Six Flags - 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, Missouri 63025
Email: barbohmann53@gmail.com Phone: (919) 247-9443 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.sussexspaniels.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered during national specialty judging. Time: 1pm - 3pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Barbara Ohmann.

September 18 2025: Springfield, Missouri

Title: Judges Education - Chinese Shar-Pei
Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei
Presenter: Grace Fritz
Sponsoring Club: Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America

Contact Name: Grace Fritz - University Plaza Hotel - Springfield, MO
Email: fritzgm77@gmail.com Phone: (913) 706-5365 Fax: N/A Website: https://cspca.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: After judging on 9/18. There is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring offered 9/18 and 9/19. For additional information, please contact Grace Fritz.

September 19 2025: Frenchtown, New Jersey

Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Terry Sayre
Sponsoring Club: Greater Valley Forge Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Contact Name: Jenna Greeby -
Email: jennalaws@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/GVFRRC-25 Deadline to register is Sep. 10. See website for more details.

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 20 2025: Greensburg, Indiana

Title: Juniors 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 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.

September 20 2025: Prescott, Arizona

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Larry 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 Prescott Arizona 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 3 2025: Gray Summit, Missouri

Title: Judges Education - Border Collies
Breed: Border Collie
Presenter: Robyn Powley, Lisa Pruka
Sponsoring Club: Border Collie Society of America

Contact Name: - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO - Meeting Room
Email: ell.teacher1@gmail.com Phone: (251) 776-0621 Fax: N/A Website: https://bordercolliesocietyofamerica.com/https:// Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 2:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Robyn Powley.

October 6 2025: Greeley, Colorado

Title: Judges Education - Rat Terriers
Breed: Rat Terrier
Presenter: Tracy Kallas, Felicity Trammell and others
Sponsoring Club: Rat Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Fell -
Email: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A

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 10 2025: Wichita Falls, Texas

Title: Judges Education - Doberman Pinscher
Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Presenter: Vicki Seiler Cushman, Adrian Woodfork, + more
Sponsoring Club: Doberman Pinscher Club of America

Contact Name: Erica Tate - Delta by Marriott Hotel - Ray Clymer Event Center, Wichita Falls, TX
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 10/10 and 10/11. Start time is 12pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Erica Tate.

October 10 2025: Wilmington, Ohio

Title: Judges Education - Samoyeds
Breed: Samoyeds
Presenter: Erica Flahaut
Sponsoring Club: Samoyed Club of America

Contact Name: Erica Flahaut - Roberts Center - Hamilton room - 123 Gano Rd. Wilmington, OH 45177
Email: ejsamoyeds@gmail.com Phone: (217) 417-1799 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.samoyedclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Seminar takes place on 10/10 and 10/11. Ringside mentoring offered 10/11. Start time: 8am and cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Erica Flahaut.

October 11 2025: Hamburg, New York

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 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 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 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: Boxboro, Massachusetts

Title: Judges Education - Gordon Setters
Breed: Gordon Setter
Presenter: Mick Osman, Barb Burns, Dick Quacco, plus one more
Sponsoring Club: Gordon Setter Club of America

Contact Name: Mick Osman - Boxboro Regency - Boxboro, MA
Email: scimitargs@gmail.com Phone: (517) 285-6830 Fax: N/A Website: https://gsca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: TBA. Cost to attend is $40. Ringside mentoring offered throughout the National. For additional information, please contact Mick Osman.

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 25 2025: Doswell, Virginia

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Middle Peninsula KC of VA

Contact Name: -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Doswell, VA dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.

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.

October 30 2025: Doswell, Virginia

Title: Judges Education - Standard Schnauzer
Breed: Standard Schnauzer
Presenter: Linda Dobbie, Penny Duffee and Diana Wall Greiner
Sponsoring Club: Standard Schnauzer Club of America

Contact Name: Arden Holst - Meadows Event Center - Farm Bureau Center-Ring 9 - Doswell, VA
Email: acholst@adelphia.net Phone: (818) 889-5873 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.standardschnauzer.org/newSSCA/index.ht Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available Friday following the seminar. Start time is 12:30pm and cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Arden Holst.

November 1 2025: Central Point, Oregon

Title: Adult 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: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Title: Adult 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 Kalamazoo, MI dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

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: Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Title: Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jo Ann Frier-Murza
Sponsoring Club: Western Pennsylvania Earthdog Club

Contact Name: Ginny Winters -
Email: winterwind@indypenn.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/57r45cjx Registration deadline is Oct. 17, 2025. See website for more details.

November 9 2025: Napa, California

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
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: Adult 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 15 2025: Loveland, Colorado

Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club

Contact Name: Carol Ann Hartnagle -
Email: carolhartnagle@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/242sd8wx Seminar will be held at the Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538. Pre-registration required - see website for details.

November 30 2025: East Lansing, Michigan

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 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 - Peruvian Inca Orchids
Breed: 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.

January 29 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Treeing Walker Coonhound
Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound
Presenter: Nancy Winton
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - 1826 W McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85007 - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: ArizonaDogJudgesEducation.org Time: 8am - 10:45am. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 29 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Dachshunds
Breed: Dachshunds
Presenter: Dr. Ken Levinson
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 Time: 2:30pm - 5:45pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For Additional information please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 30 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Breed: Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Presenter: Claire
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 Time: 8am - 9:30am. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 30 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Basset Hounds
Breed: Basset Hound
Presenter: Sylvie McGee
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 Time: 12:30pm - 3:00pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 30 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Podengo Pequenos
Breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos
Presenter: Susan Souza
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 Time: 3:10pm - 5:40pm. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 30 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Presenter: Claire
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 Time: 9:40am - 12:10pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 31 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Salukis
Breed: Saluki
Presenter: Michelle LaFlamme Haag
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 Time: 8am - 10:45am. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 31 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Podengo Medio Grandos
Breed: Portuguese Podengo Medio Grando
Presenter: Diane McCarty
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 Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

January 31 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback
Presenter: TBD
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 Time: 11:30am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.

February 1 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Whippets
Breed: Whippet
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Costello
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 Time: 9:30am - 12:15pm. Cost to attend $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