Title: Judges Education - American Eskimos Breed: American Eskimo Dogs Presenter: Diana Allen & Helen Dorrance Sponsoring Club: American Eskimo Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Helen Dorrance - 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 - Room W7 Email: gdkdogs@gmail.com Phone: (512) 964-3294 Fax: N/A Website: https://aedca.org/home.php Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 3p. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Helen Dorrance.
Title: Judges Education - Dogue de Bordeaux Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux Presenter: Angie Reed Sponsoring Club: American Dog Show Judges Inc
Contact Name: David R. Miller - Kentuckiana Cluster - 937 Phillips Ln Louisville, KY 40209 Email: jlaplan488@aol.com Phone: (440) 749-3214 Fax: N/A Website: https://kentuckianaclusterofdogshows.org/ Held in conjunction with the Kentuckiana Cluster Dog Shows. Ringside mentoring offered 3/13. Start time: 1:45. There is no cost to attend.
Title: Judges Education - Komondor Breed: Komondor Presenter: Anna Quigley Sponsoring Club: Komondor Club of America
Contact Name: John Landis - York Fairgrounds - York, PA Email: a026@enter.net Phone: (610) 838-9983 Fax: N/A Website: https://komondorclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered the day of the specialty. Start time: Morning. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact John Landis.
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Jerry Mann Sponsoring Club: Southwest Missouri Retriever Club
Contact Name: Deb Leibbrandt - Email: debleibbrandt@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/3dd8382b Register on Entry Express; see flyer for details and deadline
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Jill Bell Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Fort Worth, TX Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: 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 Palm Beach County DFA show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Title: Judges Education - Boston Terriers Breed: Boston Terrier Presenter: Ken Roux Sponsoring Club: San Mateo Kennel Club
Contact Name: Marti Johnson - Yolo County Fairgrounds - 1250 E. Gum Ave. Woodland, CA 95776 Email: marti@sanmateokc.com Phone: (925) 683-1159 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.smdtc.com/ Ringside mentoring offered after the seminar and during the four all-breed shows in conjunction. Start time: 5pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Marti Johnson.
Title: Judges Education - Bracco Italianos Breed: Bracco Italiano Presenter: Amanda Inman Sponsoring Club: Bracco Italiano Club of America
Contact Name: Amanda Inman, DVM - Hamilton Rooms 1/2 - Roberts Centre - 123 Gano Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177 Email: braccopointer@aol.com Phone: (352) 234-0372 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.thebraccoclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty club. Ringside mentoring offered 3/27 at 10a and 2p. Start time for seminar is 1p. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Amanda Inman.
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Dave Christianson Sponsoring Club: Fox Valley Retriever Club
Contact Name: Brian Schlomann - Email: brian.schlomann@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/ppk342bs Deadline to register is 03/23/26. See website for flyer.
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 Gray Summit, MO 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: Western Waukesha County Dog Training Club
Contact Name: Mark Christiansen - Email: ccmalpal@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/mr34zkwx Deadline to register is March 20. See website for details.
Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminars Breed: N/A Presenter: Norma Smith Sponsoring Club: Beaver County Kennel Club
Contact Name: Norma Smith - Beaver County Kennel Club Facility - 580 Jackson St., Rochester, PA 15074 Email: mitchumdeborah@gmail.com Phone: (412) 848-5086 Fax: N/A Website: N/A March 28-29, 2026. Time: 8:30am-4pm. Hands-on participant/dog $275 for both days. $25 for additional dog. Hands on Jr Participant/dog $200 for both days. Observational Participant - $150 for both days. For additional information, please contact Norma.
Title: Judges Education - Collies Breed: Collie Presenter: Daniel Cardoza Sponsoring Club: Collie Club of America
Contact Name: Roxann Heit - SageNet Event Center - 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114 Email: timeheit@aol.com Phone: (316) 734-4642 Fax: N/A Website: https://thecollieclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during judging at national specialty. Time: 1:30pm - 5pm. Cost to attend: $50. For additional information, please contact Roxann Heit. (Registration Required to attend)
Title: Judges Education - American Shetland Sheepdogs Breed: American Shetland Sheepdog Presenter: Jennie Hynes Sponsoring Club: American Shetland Sheepdog Association
Contact Name: Jennie Hynes - Purina Farms Email: jhynes111@icloud.com Phone: (203) 858-3394 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanshetlandsheepdogassociation.or Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered in the afternoon after the seminar. Start time: 9a-12p. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Jennie Hynes.
Title: Judges Education - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Presenter: Janice Hayes Sponsoring Club: PBGVCA
Contact Name: Janice Hayes - Asheville, NC Email: jhyes@aol.com Phone: (760) 898-8569 Fax: N/A Website: https://pbgv.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 4/4. Start time TBD. Cost: TBD. For additional information, please contact Janice Hayes.
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 DeKalb, IL 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 - Labrador Retrievers Breed: Labrador Retriever Presenter: Susan Willumsen and Nancy Brandow Sponsoring Club: Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, Inc
Contact Name: Nancy Brandow - Social Hall Walkersville Volunteer Fire Department Grounds - Walkersville, MD Email: lrcjudgesed@gmail.com Phone: (207) 356-1353 Fax: N/A Website: https://lrcp.com/ Ringside mentoring will be offered during breed judging on 4/7-9. Start time: 10a. Cost to attend: $50. For additional information, please contact Nancy Brandow.
Title: Corrective Breeding - Norwegian Elkhounds Breed: Norwegian Elkhounds Presenter: Patricia Trotter Sponsoring Club: Norwegian Elkhound Association of America
Contact Name: Debbie Walker - Purina Farms Founders Room - Gray Summit Email: president@neaa.net Phone: (864) 915-9547 Fax: N/A Website: https://neaa.net/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Start time 7pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Debbie Walker.
Title: Judges Education - "Meet the Sporting Group and More" Breed: Sporting Group and More Presenter: Variety Sponsoring Club: Georgia Conformation Judges Association
Contact Name: Pat Joyce - Peach Blossom Cluster - Georgia National Fairgrounds - Perry, GA Email: patjoyce1@att.net Phone: (770) 596-8665 Fax: N/A Website: https://peachblossomcluster.org/seminars/ The GCJA judges' Ed seminar program "Meet the Sporting Group" will be held during the Peach Blossom Cluster, April 8-12, 2026 from 8am-4:30pm. 12 Breed Seminar and workshop courses will be offered - max class size of 20 participants. 2.5 hrs per breed.
Title: Judges Education - Norwegian Elkhounds Breed: Norwegian Elkhounds Presenter: Patricia Trotter Sponsoring Club: Norwegian Elkhound Association of America
Contact Name: Debbie Walker - Purina Farms Service Center - Gray Summit Email: president@neaa.net Phone: (864) 915-9547 Fax: N/A Website: https://neaa.net/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 4/10. Start time: 7am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Debbie Walker.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Perry, GA Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Perry, GA dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Australian Shepherds Breed: Australian Shepherd Presenter: Rhonda Silveira & Regina Bryant Sponsoring Club: United States Australian Shepherd Association
Contact Name: Rhonda Silveira - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO Email: jec@australiansherds.org Phone: (503) 428-2021 Fax: N/A Website: https://australianshepherds.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 4/15-17/2026. Start time: During WD lunch. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Rhonda Silveira.
Title: Judges Education - American Cavalier King Charles Breed: American Cavalier King Charles Presenter: Leslie Slusher Sponsoring Club: American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club
Contact Name: Danna Robinson Saathoff - Marriott MeadowView - 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660 Email: judgeseduchair@gmail.com Phone: (515) 422-4614 Fax: N/A Website: https://ackcsc.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 4/15 and 4/16. Start time: 8:30am. Cost to attend $25. For additonal information, please contact Danna Robinson Saathoff
Title: Judges Education - Great Pyrenees Breed: Great Pyrenees Presenter: Jean Pero & Karen Justin Sponsoring Club: Great Pyrenees Club of America
Contact Name: Jean Pero - Spokane, WA Email: jmpero3@gmail.com Phone: (303) 475-7302 Fax: N/A Website: https://greatpyrenees.club/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 4/17 & 4/18. Start time: 7:30am. Cost to attend $30. For additional information, please contact Jean Pero.
Title: Judges Education - Whippets Breed: American Whippet Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: American Whippet Club
Contact Name: David Samuelson - Red Lion Hotel Pasco Airport & Conference Center - 2525 N. 20th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301 Email: samuelsond@aol.com Phone: (612) 201-3930 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanwhippetclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered everyday of regular class judging starting on 4/15. Start time 6pm. Cost: FREE. Deadline to sign up is 4/1. For additional information, please contact David Samuelson.
Title: Judges Education - Tibetan Mastiffs Breed: Tibetan Mastiffs Presenter: Martha Feltenstein Sponsoring Club: American Tibetan Mastiff Association
Contact Name: Martha Feltenstein - Residence Inn at Hunt Valley - 45 Schiling Road, Hunt Valley, MD Email: martha.feltenstein@gmail.com Phone: (646) 675-9263 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.tibetanmastiff.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered at the national on 4/17. Start time: 9am. Cost to attend $25. For additional information, please contact Martha Feltenstein.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Timonium, MD Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Timonium, MD 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 - Poodles Breed: Poodle Presenter: Gina Wieser/Scott Wolf/Tina Yuhl Sponsoring Club: Poodle Club of America
Contact Name: Gina Wieser - Purina Farms Event Center - 300 Checkerboard Dr., Gray Summit, MO 63039 Email: gginawieser@gmail.com Phone: (813) 318-1290 Fax: N/A Website: https://poodleclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered wed.-thurs. Start time TBD. There is no cost to atttend. For additional information, please contact Gina Wieser.
Title: Judges Education - Tibetan Spaniels Breed: Tibetan Spaniel Presenter: Linda C Foiles Sponsoring Club: Tibetan Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Linda C Foiles - Stony Creek Hotel - 200 West Albany St., Broken Arrow, OK Email: flointwo@aol.com Phone: (520) 522-9937 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.tsca.ws/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 4/23. Start time 1pm. Cost to attend is $20. For additional information, please contact Linda Foiles.
Title: Judges Education - Chow Chows Breed: Chow Chow Presenter: Mary Wuest Sponsoring Club: Chow Chow Club
Contact Name: Mary Wuest - Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center Email: mwuest46@gmail.com Phone: (352) 600-7707 Fax: N/A Website: https://chowclub.org/ccci/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered. Time: 9am-12 noon. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Mary Wuest.
Title: Judges Education - Shih Tzu Breed: Shih Tzu Presenter: Wendy Paquette Sponsoring Club: American Shih Tzu Club
Contact Name: Michelle Jones - Crowne Plaza Asheville - 1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 Email: mjonesyingsu@gmail.com Phone: (864) 314-5608 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.shihtzu.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 4/25/26. Start time 7p. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Michelle Jones.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Tennessee Valley Kennel Club
Contact Name: Ashley Miller - Email: ferris7555@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/bdx9t3k2 Registration deadline is April 1. See website for details.
Title: Pointing Breed Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish James Sponsoring Club: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Washington
Contact Name: Geri Orta - Email: geriorta1@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2vc5bjss Deadline to register is April 15. See website for details.
Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: Northeast Stockdog Association of Connecticut
Contact Name: Ann-Marie Ely - Email: Raegsd@Juno.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4uhfevjz Deadline to register is March 17, 2026. See website for details.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Lumberton, NC Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Lumberton, NC 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 - Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Victorville, CA 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.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Corunna, MI dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Barbados da Terceiras Breed: Barbado da Terceira Presenter: Dana Simel, Jessica Fitzpatrick, Julia King Sponsoring Club: Barbado da Terceira Club - USA
Contact Name: Julia King - Southeastern Agricultural Center - Lumberton, NC Email: julia@kingconsulting.org Phone: (817) 933-7589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered. Start time: 1pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Julia King.
Title: Judges Education - Boston Terriers Breed: Boston Terriers Presenter: Tom Davis Sponsoring Club: Boston Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Tom Davis - Alexis Park Resort - 375 East Harmon, Las Vegas, NV Email: davane2@comcast.net Phone: (724) 730-8181 Fax: N/A Website: https://bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 4/30 and 5/1. Start time: 9am. Cost to attend: $50. For additional information, please contact Tom Davis.
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Title: Judges Education - Tibetan Terrirers Breed: Tibetan Terrier Presenter: Ron Pankiewicz, Susan Carr & Stacey LaForge Sponsoring Club: Tibetan Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Margy Pankiewicz - Sleepy Hollow Hotel - 455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY Email: malishar@msn.com Phone: (717) 818-6061 Fax: N/A Website: https://ttca-online.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered May 6-7. Time: 1p - 4p. Cost to attend $25. For addtional information, please contact Margy Pankiewicz.
Title: Judges Education - English Cocker Spaniels Breed: English Cocker Spaniel Presenter: TBA Sponsoring Club: English Cocker Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Terri Burrows - Purina Farms Event Center - Gray Summit, MO Email: idyllecs@sbcglobal.net Phone: (409) 692-0125 Fax: N/A Website: https://englishcocker.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 5/6 during sweeps, 5/7 during regular class and 5/8 during BB. Time: afternoon - following sweepstakes. Cost: $30. For additional information, please contact Terri Burrows
Title: Judges Education - Dalmatians Breed: Dalmatian Presenter: Meg Hennessey and Linda Lewin Sponsoring Club: Dalmatian Club of America
Contact Name: Diana L Skibinski - Marriott MeadowView - 1901 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660 Email: skibinski1@aol.com Phone: (219) 776-8746 Fax: N/A Website: https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 5/5-7. Start time: Directly after Bitch Judging. Cost to attend: $20. For additional information, please contact Diana Skibinski.
Title: Judges Education - Boxers Breed: Boxer Presenter: Judges Education Committee Sponsoring Club: American Boxer Club
Contact Name: Sandy Orr - Marriott Indianapolis East - 7202 East 21st st. Indianapolis, IN 46219 Email: sorrkid@outlook.com Phone: (402) 659-8484 Fax: N/A Website: https://americanboxerclub.org/seminars/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 5/2-8. Start time: 1pm. Cost to attend is $25. For addtional information, please contact Sandy Orr.
Title: Judges Education - Standard Schnauzer Breed: Standard Schnauzer Presenter: Penny Duffee Sponsoring Club: Standard Schnauzer Club of America
Contact Name: Arden Coe Holst - New Mexico Center - 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM Email: acholst@adelphia.net Phone: (818) 419-7859 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.standardschnauzer.org/newSSCA/index.ht Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered on Saturday at the National Specialty. Start time: TBA. Cost to attend: $20. For additional information, please contact Arden Holst.
Title: Judges Education - American Belgian Tervurens Breed: American Belgian Tervuren Presenter: Sharon Redmer Sponsoring Club: American Belgian Tervuren Club
Contact Name: Sharon Redmer - Seminar Holiday Inn Rockford - 7550 State St. Rockford, IL Email: sredmer@umich.edu Phone: (313) 706-1255 Fax: N/A Website: https://abtc.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 5/7-9. Time: 8a - 9:30a. There is no cost to attend. For addtional information, please contact Sharon Redmer.
Title: Judges Education - Leonberger Breed: Leonberger Presenter: Agi Hejja Sponsoring Club: Leonberger Club of America
Contact Name: Ago Hejja - Best Western Boulder Falls Inn - Lebanon, OR Email: ahejja@mac.com Phone: (804) 337-0384 Fax: N/A Website: https://leonbergerclubofamerica.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 5/8-9. Start time 8am. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Agi Hejja.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Marshall, TX Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Marshall, TX 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 - Bernese Mountain Dogs Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Presenter: Nancy Stewart Sponsoring Club: Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Nancy Stewart - Linn County Expo Center - Albany Oregon - Conference Room 1 Email: nancybmdca@gmail.com Phone: (602) 315-1281 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bmdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 5/14-16. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend: $50. For additional information, please contact Nancy Stewart.
Title: Judges Education - Weimaraner Breed: Weimaraner Presenter: Vickie Margolis & Cindy James-Moore Sponsoring Club: Weimaraner Club of America
Contact Name: Vickie Margolis - Elevate Ranch - 1050 S. Manila Road Bennett, CO 80102 Email: silogramweimaraners@gmail.com Phone: (310) 739-1174 Fax: N/A Website: https://weimaranerclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 5/15. Start time: 10a. Cost to attend: $20. For additional information, please contact Vickie Margolis.
Title: Judges Education - Pointers Breed: Pointer Presenter: Danny Seymour Sponsoring Club: American Pointer Club
Contact Name: Danny Seymour - Sandhills Global Event Center - 4100 N. 84th St. Lincoln, NE Email: tapestryhall@aol.com Phone: (724) 454-7795 Fax: N/A Website: americanpointerclub.org Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 5/15. Start 8:30am. Cost to attend is $40. For additional information please contact Danny Seymour.
Title: Judges Education - Irish Water Spaniels Breed: Irish Water Spaniel Presenter: Stacy Duncan Sponsoring Club: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Michelle Cummings - Seven Springs Mountain Resort - Snowflake Room - 777 Water Wheel Drive Champion, PA 15622 Email: topknots98@gmail.com Phone: (714) 318-8649 Fax: N/A Website: https://iwsca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 5/15 immediately after judging. Start time: 8a. Cost to attend $35. For additional information, please contact Michelle Cummings.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Kim Rudzik Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Logan, UT Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Mount Ogden Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Logan, UT Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Perry, GA 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: Basic Retreiver Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Lake Champlain Retriever Club
Contact Name: Sally Young - Email: LakeChamplainRetrieverClub@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/47k978yp Deadline to register is May 1. See website for details.
Title: Judges Education - Mastiffs Breed: Mastiff Presenter: Mary Lyn Speer and Diane Collings Sponsoring Club: Mastiff Club of America
Contact Name: Diane Collings - Cache County Fairgrounds - 450 S 500 W Logan, UT 84321 Email: dianecollings@verizon.net Phone: (415) 990-3317 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.mastiffclubofamerica.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 5/15-22. Start time: 4pm. Cost to attend: $35. For additional information, please contact Diane Collings.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Sandy D'Andrea Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - New Castle, PA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the New Castle Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship 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 Held in conjunction with the South Bay 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: Adult Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Chelsea Horton - Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3457 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Fletcher, NC 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 - Email: clh1@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the New Castle, PA dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome
Title: Judges Education - Russian Toys Breed: Russian Toy Presenter: Carolyn Strunge & Loma Foster Sponsoring Club: Russian Toy Club of America
Contact Name: Carolyn Strunge - Southbank Hotel - Jacksonville Riverwalk, FL Email: wizbangsrussiantoys@gmail.com Phone: (541) 761-7341 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.russiantoyclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered all 3 days of shows. Start time: 10am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Carolyn Strunge.
Title: Judges Education - Silky Terriers Breed: Silky Terrier Presenter: LeeAnn Podruch & Lee Kouski Sponsoring Club: Silky Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: LeeAnn Podruch & Lee Kouski - Southbank Hotel - 1515 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL Email: goldnblu2@hotmail.com or lgpodruch@gmail.com Phone: (847) 921-1407 Fax: N/A Website: https://silkyterrier.net/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during regional and national. Start time: 30 min after BOB. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Lee Kouski or LeeAnn Podruch.
Title: Judges Education - Irish Setters Breed: Irish Setters Presenter: Debra Davis Sponsoring Club: Irish Setter Club of America
Contact Name: Debra Davis - Cache County Fairgrounds & Expo Center - Logan, UT Email: emislsdavis@gmail.com Phone: (248) 515-2290 Fax: N/A Website: https://irishsetterclub.org/` Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available on day of dog, bitch and BOB judging. Starting after Bitch Judging. No cost to attend. For additional information please contact Debra Davis.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Greater Panama City Dog Fanciers Association
Contact Name: Linda Prado - Email: linda.j.prado@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/bddak242 Pre-registration required; deadline to register is April 29, 2026. See website for details.
Title: Judges Education - Norwich Terriers Breed: Norwich Terrier Presenter: Lori Pelletier Sponsoring Club: Norwich Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Lori Pelletier - Purina Farms Event Center - St. Louis, Missouri Email: norfolkes@aol.com Phone: (508) 361-0422 Fax: N/A Website: https://norwichterrierclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered all 5 days of shows. Start time is 12:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Lori Pelletier.
Title: Judges Education - Norfolk Terriers Breed: Norfolk Terrier Presenter: Lori Pelletier Sponsoring Club: The Norfolk Terrier Club
Contact Name: Lori Pelletier - Purina Farms Event Center - St. Louis, Missouri Email: norfolkes@aol.com Phone: (508) 361-0422 Fax: N/A Website: https://norwichterrierclub.org/ Ringside mentoring offered all 5 days of shows. Start time is 8:30am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Lori Pelletier.
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Oklahoma City, OK Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Mid-Del Tinker 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 - 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: Judging Junior Showmanship 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 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
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: Camille Bakker Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Woodland, CA Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 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: 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: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Keystone Retriever Club
Contact Name: Keystone Retriever Club - Email: megan@weebegoldens.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/mr2fa98b Deadline to register is May 1, 2026. See website or Entry Express for details.
Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Keystone Retriever Club
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: 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: 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: 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.
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
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Canfield, OH 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 .
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.
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: TBD - evening. Cost to attend $10. For additional information, please contact Danika Bannasch.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Jeffrey Wright Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Topeka, KS 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 .
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: Aleyah Evans - Gray Summit, MO Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: Judges Education - 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.
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Marion Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: 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.