All Seminars in Date Order

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 - 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 29 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Peruvian Inca Orchids
Breed: Peruvian Inca Orchids
Presenter: Bekki Pina
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 30 2026: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Judges Education - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Presenter: Janice Hayes
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 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 - 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 - 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 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: Mary Lynn Elliott & Erin Coogan
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 7 2026: Albion, Indiana

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Backwater Retriever Club

Contact Name: Wade James -
Email: wajimoto65@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/rkfdshb2 Deadline to register is January 26, 2026. See website for details.

February 15 2026: Lakeland, Florida

Title: Judges Education - Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Breed: Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Presenter: Helene Riisgaard Pedersen & Aimee Kincaid
Sponsoring Club: Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America

Contact Name: Aimee Kincaid - Sun 'n Fun Expo Lakeland, Florida - Strawberry Classic - Judge Lunchroom
Email: aimeekincaid1958@gmail.com Phone: (407) 760-4119 Fax: N/A Website: https://dsfca.clubexpress.com/ Start time: 3pm. Cost to attend: $15. There will be no ringside mentoring. For additional information, please contact Aimee Kincaid.

February 20 2026: Madison, Wisconsin

Title: Judges Education - Lowchen
Breed: Lowchen
Presenter: Jennie Chen
Sponsoring Club: Lowchen C;lub of America

Contact Name: Jennie Chen - Renaissance Cluster - 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Email: jennie@romanreign.com Phone: (512) 659-9190 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.thelowchenclubofamerica.org/ Start time: TBD. Cost to attend $25. Please contact Jennie Chen for additional information.

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

February 21 2026: Madison, Wisconsin

Title: Judges Education - Boston Terriers
Breed: Boston Terriers
Presenter: Gail Okray/Ken Roux
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: Gail Okray or Ken Roux - Alliant Center - Madison, Wisconsin
Email: gailjsj@gmail.com & kensbt@comcast.net Phone: (920) 366-9392 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Renaissance Cluster. Components available toward judges education; mentoring, observation, tutoring & kennel visit. Start time: TND. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, Please cont Gail Okray or Ken Roux.

February 21 2026: Madison, Wisconsin

Title: Judges Education - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Breed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs
Presenter: Jennie Chen
Sponsoring Club: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Jennie Chen - Renaissance Cluster - 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Email: jennie@romanreign.com Phone: (512) 659-9190 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.thelowchenclubofamerica.org/ Start time: 11:30am. Cost to attend $25. For additional information, please contact Jennie Chen.

February 28 2026: Cheraw, South Carolina

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Yadkin River Water Fowl and Retriever Club

Contact Name: adkin River Water Fowl and Retriever Club -
Email: jcserectors@netzero.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/35n7auw5

February 28 2026: Tallmadge, Ohio

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) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Tallmadge, 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.

February 28 2026: Tallmadge, Ohio

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) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Tallmadge, 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.

March 1 2026: Petaluma, California

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: County-Wide Dog Training Club

Contact Name: Angela Silvestri -
Email: silverthornmal@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/bdxsbdb9 Registration deadline is Feb. 1, 2026. See website for details.

March 5 2026: Raleigh, North Carolina

Title: Working Breeds + New Breeds Seminars and Hands-On Workshops: March 5-7, 2026
Breed: Working Breeds
Presenter: Multiple parent-club approved presenters
Sponsoring Club: NC Triangle Area Judges Education Group

Contact Name: Celeste M. Gonzalez - NC State Fairgrounds, Jim Graham Building - Conference Room
Email: nctriangleareajudgesedgroup@yahoo.com Phone: (336) 259-0061 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Working Breeds+ New Breeds Seminars and Hands-On workshops. March 5-7. Time: 8am - 5:30pm daily. Cost to attend $200/$30. For additional information, please contact Celeste Gonzalez.

March 7 2026: Ellendale, Minnesota

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Southern Minnesota Hunting Retriever Association

Contact Name: Nichole Breitbarth -
Email: Nichole.Breitbarth@outlook.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/5n98ej8c Seminar will be held at the Owatonna Gun Club. See website for details or sign up via Entry Express

March 7 2026: Kansas City, Missouri

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 Kansas City, MO 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.

March 7 2026: Raleigh, North Carolina

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 Raleigh Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

March 10 2026: Louisville, Kentucky

Title: Judges Education - American Brussels Griffon
Breed: American Brussels Griffon
Presenter: Anne Catterson, Pam Waldron, Heather Stants
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: Anne Catterson - Crown Plaza Airport Hotel - Louisville, KY
Email: annecatt@gmail.com Phone: (909) 816-2521 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 3/11/26. Start time: 9am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Anne Catterson.

March 13 2026: Louisville, Kentucky

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.

March 21 2026: El Dorado Springs, Missouri

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

March 21 2026: Fort Worth, Texas

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

March 21 2026: West Palm Beach, Florida

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.

March 28 2026: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

March 28 2026: Ixonia, Wisconsin

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.

March 28 2026: Rochester, Pennsylvania

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.

March 31 2026: Tulsa, Oklahoma

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)

April 8 2026: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

April 8 2026: Perry, Georgia

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.

April 10 2026: Gray Summit, Missouri

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.

April 15 2026: Kingsport, Tennessee

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

April 17 2026: Spokane, Washington

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.

April 17 2026: Washington, Pasco

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.

April 22 2026: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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.

April 22 2026: Tulsa, Oklahoma

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.

April 25 2026: Alcoa, Tennessee

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.

April 25 2026: Everett, Washington

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.

April 25 2026: Lebanon, Connecticut

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.

April 25 2026: Victorville, California

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 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.

April 26 2026: Corunna, Michigan

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 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.

April 26 2026: Lumberton, North Carolina

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.

April 29 2026: South Jordan, Utah

Title: Judges Education - Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Presenter: L. Caswell, S. Carter, K. Smith, J. Heller + More
Sponsoring Club: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Lynn Caswell - Bastian Ag Center - 11400 S. 2100 W. South Jordan, UT 840958
Email: judgesed@sbtca.com Phone: (404) 379-5708 Fax: N/A Website: https://sbtca.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 4/30 - 5/2. Start time TBD. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Lynn Caswell.

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May 6 2026: Gray Summit, Missouri

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

May 14 2026: Albany, Oregon

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.

May 14 2026: Lincoln, Nebraska

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.

May 20 2026: West Logan, Utah

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.

May 26 2026: New Castle, Pennsylvania

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

May 29 2026: Logan, Utah

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.

May 29 2026: Panama City, Florida

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.

May 29 2026: St. Louis, Missouri

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.

May 29 2026: St. Louis, Missouri

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.

May 30 2026: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jill Bell
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

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

June 6 2026: Manitowoc, Wisconsin

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

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

July 25 2026: Waukesha, Wisconsin

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 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

October 31 2026: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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 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