Title: Judges Education for the Portuguese Water Dog - Seminar & Workshop
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Water Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Marilyn Rimmer -
Email: questark@gmail.com Phone: (858) 273-8552 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 7:00AM. Ringside mentoring starting immediately after presentation.Hands-on to be held after judging that day. Additional mentoring 9/12 w/hands-on after BOB judging. H2O trials 9/6&7

Title: Basset Hound Judges Education Workshop at National Specialty
Breed: Basset Hound
Presenter: Sylvie McGee
Sponsoring Club: Basset Hound Club of America

Contact Name: Sylvie McGee -
Email: sylvie@sylviemcgee.net Phone: (360) 705-1233 Fax: N/A Website: www.bhcanationals.net Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 7:30AM. No cost. Ringside mentoring will be available on prior request Wednesday (dogs) & Thursday (bitches), and on Friday (Intersex). Any inquiries should be directed to Sylvie McGee

Title: Spaniel Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Tom Meyer
Sponsoring Club: Maryland Sporting Dog Association

Contact Name: Steve Surprenant -
Email: steve.surprenant@outlook.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/SPHT441924 Seminar will be held at Rebel Ridge Farms, 295 Woods Rd, Elkton, MD 21921. See website for details.

Title: Judges Education - Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Breed: Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Presenter: Cindy Hartman
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: Cindy Hartman -
Email: bfdbca@gmail.com Phone: (803) 235-6636 Fax: N/A Website: https://bassetfauve.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Cost to attend is $10. Please contact Cindy Hartman for more information.

Title: Judges Education for the Gordon Setter - National Specialty
Breed: Gordon Setter
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Gordon Setter Club of America

Contact Name: Mick Osman -
Email: scimitargs@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://gsca.org/2024-national-specialty/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. The time and cost of the seminar has yet to be determined. Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall, Michigan.

Title: Judges Education for the Bullmastiff
Breed: Bullmastiffs
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: American Bullmastiff Association

Contact Name: Mary B Walsh -
Email: marybwalsh@aol.com Phone: (617) 320-6591 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 8AM. Cost: $25. Hands On portion of the program will follow at the end of Dog & Veteran Dog judging that day. Breed mentoring will be available.

Title: Judges Education - Bloodhound
Breed: Bloodhound
Presenter: Dr. Camille McArdle
Sponsoring Club: American Bloodhound Club

Contact Name: Dr. Camille McArdle - Ocean Shores, WA
Email: camillemca@gmail.com Phone: (612) 743-7329 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanbloodhoundclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $25 to attend. Start time will be 8am. Ringside mentoring will be available Thurs and Fri. Please contact Camille McArdle for additional information.

Title: Judges Education - Bloodhound
Breed: Bloodhound
Presenter: Dr. Camille McArdle
Sponsoring Club: American Bloodhound Club

Contact Name: Dr. Camille -
Email: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A

Title: Judges Education - Chinese Shar-Pei
Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei
Presenter: David Williams and Savanna Skinner
Sponsoring Club: Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America

Contact Name: Dr. Amanda Bauer - Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center
Email: abauerdo@gmail.com Phone: (510) 847-3292 Fax: N/A Website: https://cspca.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. No cost to attend. Time: 8am - 3pm. For additional information, please contact Dr. Amanda Bauer.

Title: Judges Education for the Xoloitzcuintli - National Specialty
Breed: Xoloitzcuintli
Presenter: Teresa Campbell
Sponsoring Club: Xoloitzcuintli Club of America

Contact Name: Teresa Campbell -
Email: Luvshowdogs@yahoo.com Phone: (317) 371-6697 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.xoloitzcuintliclubofamerica.org Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at noon. No cost. Ringside mentoring offered following workshop as well as during cluster.

Title: Judges Education for the Anatolian Shepherd Dog - Judging the Anatolian Shepherd Dog: Theory & Practice
Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Presenter: Catherine Emanuel & Lesley Brabyn
Sponsoring Club: Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Catherine Emanuel - Purina Farms, Grey Summit, MO
Email: birinci@centurylink.net Phone: (434) 973-4437 Fax: N/A Website: https://asdca.club/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside mentoring offered during breed judging at the 2-show weekend. $25 cost to attend.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Mike Szabo
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the West Volusia 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: Jeffrey Wright
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

Title: Juniors Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816--644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Greensburg, IN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Judges Education - English Setter
Breed: English Setter
Presenter: Dr. B.J. Parsons
Sponsoring Club: English Setter Association of America

Contact Name: Dr. B.J. Parsons - Roberts Center, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH
Email: bjsetters@aol.com Phone: (828) 606-8629 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.esaa.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $25 to attend. Start time is 6:00pm. Please contact Dr. B.J. Parsons for additional information.

Title: Judges Education - English Springer Spaniel
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Presenter: Dr. Erin Kerfoot
Sponsoring Club: English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association

Contact Name: Dr. Erin Kerfoot - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO - Founders Room
Email: wynmoorspringers@gmail.com Phone: (540) 798-4475 Fax: N/A Website: https://essfta.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. No cost to attend. Start time: following bitch judging, 4:00. Please contact Dr. Erin Kerfoot for additional information.

Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Terry Sayre
Sponsoring Club: Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Contact Name: Linda D'Antonio -
Email: Linda@AfricanTreasureRR.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/0927OCRR Seminar will be held at the Best Western Heritage Inn, 8179 Spruce Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91370 . See website for details.

Title: Judges Education - Labrador Retriever
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Presenter: Fran Smith, Marilyn Little, Nancy Brandow
Sponsoring Club: Labrador Retriever Club

Contact Name: Fran Smith, Marilyn Little - Brooklyn Fairgrounds 15 Fairgrounds Rd Brooklyn, CT
Email: danikklabradors@yahoo.com Phone: (612) 716-0542 Fax: N/A Website: https://thelabradorclub.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observation offered Oct. 3rd and 4th. Cost is $50 to attend. Start time 8am. For additional information, please contact Fran Smith or Marilyn Little.

Title: Judges Education - Doberman Pinscher
Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Presenter: Vicki Seiler Cushman, Faye Strauss
Sponsoring Club: Doberman Pinscher Club of America

Contact Name: Erica Tate - MeadowView Conference Resort, Kingsport, TN - 1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Email: ekgard@gmail.com Phone: (719) 201-2312 Fax: N/A Website: https://dpca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national. Ringside mentoring - 10/5 8am - 4pm. Additional Presenters: Adrian Woodfork, Lita Milstead Brannan, George Marquis. There is no cost to attend. Start time is 1pm. For additional info, contact Erica Tate

Title: Judges Education for Cairn Terrier Club of America - Seminar only
Breed: Cairn Terrier
Presenter: Lydia Hutchinson, Joe Vernuccio
Sponsoring Club: Cairn Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Joe Vernuccio - 1750 sumneytown Pike, Landsdale PA, 19446
Email: joevernuccio@gmail.com Phone: (203) 829-2428 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.cairnterrier.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 3:00pm - 5:00pm. No charge. For additional information, please contact Joe Vernuccio.

Title: Judges Education- French Bulldog
Breed: French Bulldog
Presenter: Patricia A Sosa
Sponsoring Club: French Bulldog Club of America

Contact Name: Patricia A Sosa - Marriott Indianapolis East
Email: psosa4515@gmail.com Phone: (504) 236-3774 Fax: N/A Website: https://frenchbulldogclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $30 to attend. Start time is 9:00am - 1:30pm. Please contact Patricia A Sosa for additional information.

Title: Judges Education- French Bulldog
Breed: French Bulldog
Presenter: Patricia A Sosa
Sponsoring Club: French Bulldog Club of America

Contact Name: Patricia A Sosa - Marriott Indianapolis East
Email: psosa4515@gmail.com Phone: (504) 236-3774 Fax: N/A Website: https://frenchbulldogclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $30 to attend. Start time is 9:00am - 1:30pm. Ringside Observations will be offered 10/9/24 after the hands-on workshop, 10/10/24 and 10/11/24. Please contact Patricia A Sosa for additional information.

Title: Judges Education - Bull Terriers
Breed: Bull Terriers
Presenter: Dr. Dale Schuur
Sponsoring Club: Bull Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Dale Schuur - Meadow View Conference Resort - 1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Email: drschuur@gmail.com Phone: (616) 460-8655 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.btca.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. No cost to attend. Start time will be 4pm. Ringside mentoring will be available Oct 12 w/ silverwood and Oct 13 at the Nat. specialty. For additional information, contact Dale Schuur.

Title: Judges Education - German Shepherd Dogs
Breed: German Shepherd
Presenter: Sheree Moses Combs
Sponsoring Club: German Shepherd Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Sheree Moses Combs - Reno-Sparks Livestock Center - 1350 N. Wells Avenue Reno, NV
Email: shereemosesgsd@hotmail.com Phone: (540) 219-1647 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.gsdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $25 to attend. start time is 10am. Ringside mentoring will be available 10/9 -12. For additional information, please contact Sheree Moses Combs.

Title: Judges Education Basenji National Specialty
Breed: Basenjis
Presenter: Jon Curby
Sponsoring Club: Basenji Club of America

Contact Name: Jon Curby -
Email: jkc2014@gmail.com Phone: (573) 424-8691 Fax: N/A Website: https://nationalspecialty.basenji.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Held before best of breed judging. No cost. Ringside offered. October 8, during Sweepstakes, October 10 and 11 during regular classes

Title: Judges Education - German Wirehaired Pointers
Breed: German Wirehaired Pointers
Presenter: Judy Cheshire
Sponsoring Club: German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America

Contact Name: Judy Cheshire - Barry County Fairgrounds - 1350 M37 Hastings, Michigan
Email: heywiregwp@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://gwpca.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. No fee to attend, but you must register. Ringside Mentoring will be available on Friday and Saturday as needed. For more information, please contact Judy Cheshire, GWPCA JEC.

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 Hamburg, NY 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: AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Tim Thomas
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=42030 Held in conjunction with the Nickel City Cluster Shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirement for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

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

Contact Name: Kathy Gray -
Email: Scottishdogs5@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/TDTC-SW See website for more information and to register.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Nickel City Cluster shows. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

Title: Judges Education - Australian Cattle Dog
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog
Presenter: Joyce Rowland
Sponsoring Club: Australian Cattle Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Joyce Rowland - James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Made in TN Building, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN
Email: olliame@aol.com Phone: (619) 517-7370 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.acdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. No cost to attend. This will take place mid-afternoon, immediately following dog classes. Please contact Joyce Rowland for additional information.

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

Contact Name: Jennie Chen -
Email: jennie@romanreign.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://www.gsmdcans.com/judges-education.html#/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 10:00AM. National Specialty regular class dogs & bitches to be judged roughly at 1:00pm shortly after completion of presentation for ringside mentoring. Basin Harbor Resort.

Title: 2024 Bouvier des Flandres Judge Education - Seminar, Ringside Mentoring and Hands-On Workshop
Breed: Bouvier des Flandres
Presenter: Lee Calhoun and Yvonne Savard
Sponsoring Club: American Bouvier des Flandres Club

Contact Name: Mo Hieronimus-Dimercurio -
Email: bouvierclub@gmail.com Phone: (530) 318-2688 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bouviernational.com/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 8:00AM CST. Cost: $50. Ringside mentoring offered Thursday, October 17th.

Title: Judges Education - Siberian Husky
Breed: Siberian Husky
Presenter: SHCA - Approved Presenters
Sponsoring Club: Siberian Husky Club of America

Contact Name: Donna Beckham - Holiday Inn Estes Park - 101 S Saint Vrain Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
Email: shcajec@yahoo.com Phone: (510) 524-9950 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.shca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $35 to attend - Includes lunch. Start time 10am. Ringside Mentoring will be offered 10/19 during BOB competition and earlier in the week by prior arrangement. For more info, please contact Donna Beckham.

Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminars
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Forsyth Kennel Club

Contact Name: Jamie Maresh, Secretary, FKC -
Email: jamie.maresh@yahoo.com Phone: (240) 496-0173 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Cost to attend is $250.00. Time is from 9AM-4PM. Please contact Jamie Maresh for registration.

Title: Judges Education for the Lhasa Apso - National Specialty
Breed: Lhasa Apso
Presenter: Joyce Johanson
Sponsoring Club: American Lhasa Apso Club

Contact Name: Joyce Johanson -
Email: joyslynslhasas73@gmail.com Phone: (309) 837-1665 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Seminar & hands-on workshop. Scheduled to begin at 8:45 AM. Cost $25. Ringside mentoring on Friday 10/25 and upon request on 10/22 Tuesday and Wednesday 10/23.

Title: Judges Education for the Alaskan Malamute
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Presenter: Roger D. Gifford
Sponsoring Club: Alaskan Malamute Club of America

Contact Name: Roger Gifford -
Email: luvfarside@aol.com Phone: (937) 689-2679 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.alaskanmalamute.org/national-specialty Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at noon. Cost $35.

Title: Judges Education Seminar on The Samoyed
Breed: Samoyed
Presenter: Carol Hjort
Sponsoring Club: Samoyed Club of America

Contact Name: Carol Hjort - The American Bank Center - 1901 N. Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX
Email: hjortac@gmail.com Phone: (336) 416-1957 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Cost to attend is $35. Free parking is available. Start time 9AM. Ringside mentoring available Friday 10/25 and Saturday 10/26.

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

Contact Name: Barbara Ohmann - Meadow Event Park Schoolhouse 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047
Email: barbohmann53@gmail.com Phone: (919) 247-9443 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.sussexspaniels.org/ Held in conjunction with the national. No cost to attend. Start time is 8am. For additional information, please contact Barbara Ohmann.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Camille Bakker
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: Allie Haras - Dixon-May Fairgrounds, Dixon, CA
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3592 Fax: N/A Website: N/A

Title: So You Want to be a Judge
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Middle Peninsula KC of VA

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: ((91) 9) -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 at 15 min. after BIS.

Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminar: Learn to Show Dogs Like a Professional
Breed: All Breeds
Presenter: Norma Smith
Sponsoring Club: Three Trails Vizsla Club of Kansas City

Contact Name: Mariah Swinker - Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club - 454 N Farm Rd 223, Springfield, MO 65802
Email: mswinker@outlook.com Phone: (816) 556-6260 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.normasmithhandlingseminars.com/ This is a multiple day event (10/26 - 10/27). Cost to attend: $225 Time: 8-4. For additional Information, please contact Mariah Swinker.

Title: Handling Clinic - ADULT
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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, 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

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jane Myers
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Please meet at Superintendents Desk ½ hr. prior to Juniors Judging

Title: Education and Health Seminars
Breed: Saint Bernard
Presenter: SBCA Approved Mentors
Sponsoring Club: Saint Bernard Club of America

Contact Name: Dr. Victor (Vic) Dingus -
Email: vdingus@gmail.com Phone: (423) 612-3116 Fax: N/A Website: https://saintbernardclubofamerica.club/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. $35 to attend. Starts 9am - 12:45am. Ringside Mentoring will be held Oct. 31st - Nov. 2 beginning 15 min before judging of Dog and Bitch classes. Contact Dr. Victor Dingus for additional information

Title: Judges Education - Saint Bernard Club of America
Breed: Saint Bernard
Presenter: SBCA Approved Presenters
Sponsoring Club: Saint Bernard Club of America

Contact Name: Kara Wilson - The Ranch, Loveland Colorado
Email: kryskara1@aol.com Phone: (618) 978-8808 Fax: N/A Website: https://sbcanational.com/ In conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside Mentoring available October 31-November 2. cost $35. Please email Kara Wilson to determine payment method. Seminar is limited to 20 people. First come first serve. No refunds after October 9th.

Title: Judges Education - Shibu Ina
Breed: Shiba Inu
Presenter: Lori Pendergast
Sponsoring Club: National Shiba Club of America

Contact Name: Lori Pendergast - Meadow Event Park - Doswell, VA
Email: lori-nsca@hotmail.com Phone: (620) 253-0596 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.shibas.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $25 to attend. Start time TBD. Ringside mentoring will be offered during the national. For additional information, please contact Lori Pendergast.

Title: Judges Education - Akita Club of America
Breed: Akita
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Akita Club of America

Contact Name: Sylvia Thomas -
Email: Justsylviat2155@cs.com Phone: (951) 236-6474 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.akitaclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Contact Sylvia Thomas for more information

Title: The Border Collie - From the Field to the Show Ring
Breed: Border Collie
Presenter: Robyn Powley, Carolyn Biondi, Ronda Bermke
Sponsoring Club: Border Collie Society of America

Contact Name: Robyn Powley -
Email: ell.teacher1@gmail.com Phone: (251) 776-0621 Fax: N/A Website: https://bordercolliesocietyofamerica.com Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 3:30PM. Cost: $25. Purina Farms meeting room. Ringside mentoring offered for Sweepstakes on Friday, November 1st, 2024, and at the National Specialty the next day.

Title: Great Dane Club of America National Specialty - Seminar and Hands-on Workshop
Breed: Great Dane
Presenter: Jason M. Hoke
Sponsoring Club: Great Dane Club of America

Contact Name: Jason Hoke -
Email: jasonhoke@aol.com Phone: (646) 241-5800 Fax: N/A Website: https://gdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 9:00AM - 10:30am. Hands-on will be 1/2 hour after the completion of judging. Cost: $35. Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells, WI. Ringside mentoring will be offered Oct 31st - Nov 2nd.

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

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

Title: Judges Education - Beagle
Breed: Beagle
Presenter: Darlene Stewart & Heather Lindberg
Sponsoring Club: National Beagle Club

Contact Name: Michelle Sager - MeadowView Conference & Resort Center Kingsport, TN - 1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Email: mikesager@me.com Phone: (973) 827-4588 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nationalbeagleclub.org/ Held in Conjunction with the National Specialty. No cost to attend. Start time is 4:00 pm. Ringside mentoring will be offered Wed. and Thurs. 11/6 & 11/7. Please contact Michelle Sager for additional information.

Title: Judges Education - Peruvian Inca Orchids
Breed: Peruvian Inca Orchids
Presenter: Dorothy Baker & Darlene Dimor
Sponsoring Club: Peruvian Inca Orchid Club of the United States

Contact Name: Dorothy Baker - FDKC- 242 Adams Place Boxborough, MA 01719
Email: dottie2222@gmail.com Phone: (508) 304-5630 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.piocus.com/ $25 to attend. Please contact Dorothy Baker for additional information.

Title: Handling Clinic - Junior
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 Crosby, 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: Handling Clinic - ADULT
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 welcome.

Title: Judges Education - German Spitz
Breed: German Spitz
Presenter: Eleanor Main and Patrea Pabst
Sponsoring Club: German Spitz Club of America

Contact Name: Patrea Pabst - 10205 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34482
Email: germanspitzclubofamerica@gmail.com Phone: (404) 217-8471 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.germanspitzclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national. No cost to get in. Start time is 6pm. For additional information, please contact Patrea Pabst.

Title: So You Want to be a Judge
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Ozark KC

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

Title: Judges Education - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Presenter: Lonnie Carroll
Sponsoring Club: American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association

Contact Name: Lonnie Carroll - Home and Garden Building, Winston Salem Fairgrounds, 2886 Shorefair Dr. NW, Winston Salem, NC
Email: lrc82@aol.com Phone: (864) 420-8877 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.awpga.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. No cost to attend. Start time is 8:00am. Please contact Lonnie Carroll for additional information.

Title: Judges Education - Coton du Tulear
Breed: Coton du Tulear
Presenter: Eileen Boyer Narieka
Sponsoring Club: United States of America Coton de Tulear Club

Contact Name: Eileen Boyer Narieka - Greater Philadelphia Expo Center - 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA 19456
Email: savmercer@aol.com Phone: (484) 577-9740 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.usactc.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. $15 to attend. Start time is 9:30am. RIngside mentoring will be available at the supported entry on Nov 14 and at the specialty on Nov 15. Please contact Eileen N. for additional information.

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

Contact Name: Marian Shaw -
Email: marianshaw1958@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/SWTALBOT Seminar will be held at Talbot Kennel Club. See website for form to register.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Larry Cornelius
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Coyote Classic Cluster (Tucson KC & Greater Sierra Vista KC). Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
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 Tucson, AZ 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 - Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Breed: Teddy Roosevelt Terriers
Presenter: Greta Dalrymple & Jillian Berninger
Sponsoring Club: International Kennel Club of Chicago

Contact Name: Greta Dalrymple - Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center - 1551 Thoreau Drive North Schaumburg, IL
Email: stonehengeess@att.net Phone: (574) 514-6719 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Hands-On Workshop will follow. $20 to attend. Start time: 3:00pm CST. For additional information, please contact Greta Dalrymple.

Title: So You Want to be a Judge
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Western Reserve KC

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

Title: Adult Handling Clinic
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 Tallmadge, OH dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Judges Education - Bulldogs
Breed: Bulldogs
Presenter: Betsy Love
Sponsoring Club: Bulldog Club of America

Contact Name: Betsy Love - Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center - Gettysburg, PA
Email: blovedbulldogs@gmail.com Phone: (636) 578-7546 Fax: N/A Website: https://bulldogclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. no cost to attend. Time TBD. Ringside mentoring will be offered at the shows 11/25 - 11/28. For additional information, please contact Betsy Love.

Title: Judges Education - DCMA-GCJA Dachshund Breed Seminar and Workshop
Breed: Dachshunds
Presenter: Robert & Janet Schwalbe
Sponsoring Club: Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta/GCJA

Contact Name: Pat Joyce-Georgia Conformation Judges Association - Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry GA
Email: patjoyce1@att.net Phone: (777) 059-8665 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta (DCMA) and their specialty shows. Cost to attend is $20. Maximum class size of 20 participants.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Sandra D'Andrea
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: N/A Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Ingham County KC show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

Title: Beagle Field Trial Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: BR/SP/SPO/2CP
Presenter: Brett Jones
Sponsoring Club: Lykens Valley Beagle Club

Contact Name: Debra Rowe -
Email: debetz@comcast.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/3207-Lykens See flyer for more information and how to register.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Gregory McCarthy
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Greater Clark 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: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jane Myers
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Eastern DC KC show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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, 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

Title: AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Working and Toy Breeds, December 10 - 13, 2024
Breed: Working & Toy Breeds
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club/Dog Judges Assoc. of America

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in Conjunction with the AKC National Championship  presented by Royal Canin and the Orlando Cluster Dog Shows. Schedule and online registration to be announced.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=42040 Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship/Orlando Cluster Shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirement for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship/Orlando Cluster shows. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

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

Contact Name: Peggy Richter -
Email: kuymal1@verizon.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/1214AVS Deadline to register is 11/25/24. See website for details.

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Register 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 St. Paul, MN 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: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: Long Island Golden Retriever Club

Contact Name: Amanda Muller -
Email: amuller631@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/SWNY1427 Seminar will be held at Old First Church, 125 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743. Pre-registration required, see website for more details.

Title: Oregon Dog Judges Advanced Institute
Breed: Hound Breeds (12 Hound breeds)
Presenter: Multiple presenters
Sponsoring Club: Oregon Dog Judges Association

Contact Name: Dianne Kroll -
Email: dianne.kroll@frontier.com; oregondogjudges.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: Oregondogjudges.org Held in conjunction with the Rose City Classic .See Oregondogjudges.org for fees and registration. Start time 8:30 am. Bassets, Beagles,Harriers,Pharaoh Hounds, Basenjis, Salukis, Azawakh, Sloughi, Dachshunds, Irish Wolfhound, Scottish Deerhounds, Cirneco

Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: Texas Herding Association

Contact Name: Jamie Swanson -
Email: texasherdingassociation@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/0118HRD Seminar will be held at Springhill Suites Austin Cedar Park, 1110 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613. See website for more details.

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

Contact Name: Rene Fitch - 18612 Bandera Rd.
Email: rfitchecs@yahoo.com Phone: (210) -27-8083 Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on January 18 & 19, 2025. (Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

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

Contact Name: Justine Tietjen -
Email: Sunrunnergoldenz@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/0118LIGRC Seminar will be held at Old First Church, 125 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743. See website for details.

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Columbus All-Breed Training Club

Contact Name: Joyce Charron -
Email: joyce.charron.catc@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/TC0125 Seminar will be held at the Columbus All-Breed Training Club, 2164 Williams Rd, Columbus, OH 43207. See website for details.

Title: Judges Education Alaskan Malamute
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Presenter: Roger Gifford
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. $30 to attend. Starts 8am - 10:45am. Ringside Observation will be held January 30th, 2025 at no cost from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Contact Phyl Scalf for additional information.

Title: Great Dane AKC Sanctioned Seminar and Workshop
Breed: Great Dane
Presenter: Jason Hoke
Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc

Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - PO Box 20645, Mesa, AZ 85277
Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. $30 to attend. Starts 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Contact Phyl Scalf for additional information.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Kim Rudzik
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3592 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Colorado 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: Incredipaws Dog Training

Contact Name: Susan Crank - 1046A Columbus Expressway Park East
Email: susancrank@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on February 21 & 22, 2025. (Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Mike Szabo
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Ochlochnee River 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: German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater New Haven

Contact Name: Laura Chernak -
Email: Laura.Chernak@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2025-SW-CT Deadline to register is 01/30/25. See website for registration form and more details.

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

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

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

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

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

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 9 & 10, 2025. (Tuesday 9am to 5pm and Wednesday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years