Title: Spaniel Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Tom Meyer Sponsoring Club: Cocker Spaniel Hunting Enthusiasts of Southeastern
Contact Name: Vickie Dahlk - Email: vdahlk@charter.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/5xsdaprx Registration ends on June 27. See website for details.
Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Terry Sayre Sponsoring Club: Northwest Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
Contact Name: Jamie Eggleston - Email: whitewingz@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2tbxmf26 Deadline to register is June 23, 2025. See website/flyer for details.
Title: Judges Education - Affenpinschers Breed: Affenpinschers Presenter: Cameron Riegel Sponsoring Club: Affenpinscher Club of America
Contact Name: Cameron Riegel - Freeman Coliseum - 3201 East Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78219 Email: cameron@cameronriegel.com Phone: (505) 362-8781 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.affenpinscher.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time - 8am. $25 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be available 7/11 and 7/12. For additional information, please contact Cameron Riegel.
Title: Pointing Breed Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Tom Maneely Sponsoring Club: Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club
Contact Name: Laurie Fairchild - Email: oakridgepointers@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://oakridgepointingdogs.com/events Seminar will be held at Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club, 358 Windy Point Rd, Harrisville, PA 16038. Pre-registration required - see website for more details.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Jane Myers Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Green Mountain Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Pointing Breed Field Trial Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Tom Maneely Sponsoring Club: Oak Ridge Pointing Dog Club
Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminars Breed: N/A Presenter: Norma Smith Sponsoring Club: Columbia Kennel Club
Contact Name: Janice Nepita - Cabarrus Arena & Events Center - 4751 State Hwy 49, Concord, NC 28025 Email: janicenepita@aol.com Phone: (803) 361-6901 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.normasmithhandlingseminars.com/ This one-day seminar will cover how to move your dog correctly, proper stacking, ring procedures, breed specific presentation and a mock dog show. Time: 8am - 5pm. Cost to attend: $1,500.00. For additional information, please contact Janice Nepita.
Title: Judges Education - Cocker Spaniels Breed: Cocker Spaniel Presenter: Barbara Shaw & James Davis Sponsoring Club: American Spaniel Club
Contact Name: Barbara Shaw - Purina Farms Event Center - 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039 Email: bshaw322@gmail.com Phone: (903) 870-6425 Fax: N/A Website: https://americanspanielclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during the events. Start time: 9am. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Barbara Shaw.
Title: DJAA Advanced Sporting Institute Breed: N/A Presenter: DJAA Sponsoring Club: Dog Judges Association of America
Contact Name: Judith Brown - Houston, Texas Email: judithabrown@sbcglobal.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://djaa.org/ DJAA is hosting their annual Institute July 17-20, 2025 in conjunction with the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. All information and registration forms can be found on their website: DJAA.org. For additional information, please contact Judith Brown.
Title: Judges Education - Canaan Dog Breed: Canaan Dog Presenter: David Golden Sponsoring Club: Greater Monroe Kennel Club
Contact Name: David Golden - Cabarrus Arena & Events Center - 4751 State Hwy 49, Concord, NC 28025 Email: david.golden@live.com Phone: (202) 494-7858 Fax: N/A Website: https://greatermonroekc.org/ Start time is after BIS judging. There is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered - date TBD. For additional information, please contact David Golden.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: TBD Sponsoring Club: Northwestern Pennsylvania Scent Work Association
Contact Name: Lisa Yan - Email: lisapuptopia@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/NWPASW Seminar location TBD - see website for registration details.
Title: AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges Breed: N/A Presenter: Timothy Thomas Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - NRG Arena - 1 Reliant Center Dr Houston, TX 77054 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43020 Held in conjunction with the Reliant Cluster of Dog shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Timothy Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - NRG Arena - 1 Reliant Center Dr Houston, TX 77054 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43020 Held in conjunction with the AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: Adult Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Longview, TX dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Tara Rowell Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Piedmont Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
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: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Mrs. Lynn Meyer Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Waukesha Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Judges Education - Spanish Water Dogs Breed: Spanish Water Dogs Presenter: Lisa Harper and Marnie Harrison Sponsoring Club: Spanish Water Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Lisa Harper - Waukesha Fairgrounds, Arena, Bark River Room - Waukesha, WI Email: SWDCA.JEC@gmail.com Phone: (860) 266-6261 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.swdclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered on Sunday 7/27. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend is $20. For additional information, please contact Lisa Harper. Sign up link: https://form.jotform.com/250494455852161
Title: Dachshund Field Trial Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: BR/SP/SPO/2CP Presenter: Joe Hodges Sponsoring Club: Northern California Dachshund Club
Contact Name: Mark Johnston - Email: markbjohnston@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/554drx34 Seminar will be held at the George Petersen Insurance Agency, 231 Cherry Ave, Auburn, CA 95603. Deadline to register is July 12. See website for registration info.
Title: Juniors Handling Clinic Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Canfield, OH dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Wirehaired Vizslas Breed: Wirehaired Viszla Presenter: Peg Roginski & Belinda Perry Sponsoring Club: Wirehaired Vizsla Club of America
Contact Name: Peg Roginski - Colonial Inn Building - Fairgrounds - Canfield, OH Email: rojohse@comcast.net Phone: (309) 525-0995 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.wvca.club/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Time: 9:30am. Cost to attend is $20. Ringside observations Aug 1-2. For additional information, please contact Peg Roginski.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Sandy D'Andrea Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Beaver County Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Ballston Spa, NY dog shows. FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Mudi Breed: Mudi Presenter: Theresa Stilger Sponsoring Club: Mudi Club of America
Contact Name: Theresa Stilger - Greeley, CO Email: theresa.stilger@gmail.com Phone: (812) -97-0984 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.mudi.us/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available all days of Greeley CO show weekend. Cost to attend is $25. For addtional information, please contact Theresa Stilger.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Basset Hound Club of Whidbey Island
Contact Name: Barbara Fuller - Email: Bhcwi.2023@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/y5x243xm Registration deadline is 06/30/25. See website for registration information.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Enumclaw, WA dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Muncie, IN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Silky Terrier Breed: Silky Terrier Presenter: Lee Kouski & LeeAnn Podruch Sponsoring Club: Silky Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Lee Kouski or LeeAnn Podruch - Hotel Topeka at City Center Email: goldnblu2@hotmail.com or lgpodruch@gmail.com Phone: (847) 921-1407 Fax: N/A Website: http://silkyterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Wednesday during national judging. Start time: TBD. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Lee or LeeAnn.
Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Podengo Pequenos Breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos Presenter: Jean Evanoff Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Podengo Pequenos Club of America
Contact Name: Jean Evanoff - Hotel Topeka City Center Email: annevankennel@gmail.com Phone: (804) 543-1844 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.portuguesepodengopequeno.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered. Start Time: 8am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Jean Evanoff.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Santa Barbara, CA dog shows. FREE hands-on clinic: open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the West Springfield, MA dog shows. FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs welcomed.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Amanda Ciaravino Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Jerry Mann Sponsoring Club: Central Kentucky Retriever Club
Contact Name: Catherine Blackburn - Email: cathi.blackburn@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/2u9mjxts Registration deadline is 08/19/25. See website for details.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Jeffrey Wright Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Manhattan Kansas Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Jane Myers Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Elm City Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Judges Education - Beagles Breed: Beagle Presenter: Michelle Sager Sponsoring Club: National Beagle Club
Contact Name: Michelle Sager - Amana Colonies Conference Center - Amanda, Iowa Email: mikesager@me.com Phone: (201) 232-0813 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nationalbeagleclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 8/28. Start time: TBD. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Michelle Sager.
Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Water Dogs Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Presenter: Judges Ed Committee of the PWDCA Sponsoring Club: Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Marilyn Rimmer - Purina Farms, Eureka, MO Email: questark@gmail.com Phone: (858) 273-8552 Fax: N/A Website: https://pwdcans.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside mentoring will start immediately after the presentation. Hands on will begin after judging that day. Ringside mentoring 8/29 with hands on after BOB judging. There is no cost to attend. Marilyn Ri
Title: Dealing with Misconduct Breed: N/A Presenter: AKC Executive Field Representative Sponsoring Club: Tri-City KC
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Amana, IA, dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.
Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: Mid South Herding Club of Mississippi
Contact Name: Nancy Obermark - Email: sheepdog922@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4t5822rv Seminar will be held at B.J. Chain Public Library, 6619 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS 38654. Registration required. See website for flyer.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Cheyenne, WY dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Dealing with Misconduct Breed: N/A Presenter: AKC Executive Field Representative Sponsoring Club: Durham Kennel Club
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Raleigh, NC, dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 30 minutes after BIS.
Title: Judges Education - Bouvier des Flandres Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Presenter: Lee Calhoun/Mo Dimercurio Sponsoring Club: American Bouvier des Flandres Club
Contact Name: Mo Dimercurio - 3801 Archer Parkway, Cheye Email: bouvierclub@gmail.com Phone: (530) 318-2688 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bouvier.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend: $50. Ringsider mentoring will be available 9/4-5/25. Please contact Mo Dimercurio for additional information.
Title: Judges Education - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tol. Ret. Presenter: Terri Krause and Deb Gibbs Sponsoring Club: NSDTRC-USA
Contact Name: Deb Gibbs - Purina Farms - 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039 Email: foxvale1@live.com Phone: (919) 799-0512 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nsdtrc-usa.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations will be offered 9/5 and 9/6. Start time is 2pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Deb Gibbs.
Title: Judges Education - Rat Terriers Breed: Rat Terrier Presenter: Tracy Kallas, Felicity Trammell and others Sponsoring Club: Rat Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Felicity Trammell - Ticket Office, Event Center, Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N 14th Ave.Greeley, CO 80631 Email: jec@ratterrierclubofamerica.org Phone: (940) 577-3001 Fax: N/A Website: https://ratterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observation offered 9/5 & 9/6. Start time TBD. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Felicity Trammell.
Title: Judges Education - Black Russian Terriers Breed: Black Russian Terrier Presenter: Susan Sholar & Olga Kornienko Sponsoring Club: Black Russian Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Susan Sholar/Marilyn Powell - Purina Farms - Upstairs Conf. Rm - 200 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, MO Email: shojudge@gmail.com/Clarece-darrow@msn.com Phone: (760) 445-1891 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.thebrtca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered immediately following at national show. Start time: 8:30am. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Susan Sholar or Marilyn Powell.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Tanana Valley Kennel Club
Contact Name: Carrie VanDeHei - Email: cvandehei@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/3y9p9hcu Deadline to register is 07/31/25. See website for registration information.
Title: AKC Agility Judge's Continuing Education Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: N/A Sponsoring Club: Nashville Dog Training Club
Contact Name: Jane Mohr - 413 Allied Dr. Email: jebmohr@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on September 16-17, 2025. (Tuesday 9am to 5pm and Wednesday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years
Title: Judges Education - Bullmastiffs Breed: Bullmastiffs Presenter: Mary B. Walsh Sponsoring Club: American Bullmastiff Association
Contact Name: Mary B. Walsh, ABA JEC Chair - Crowne Plaza Asheville - 1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 Email: marybwalsh@aol.com Phone: (617) 320-6591 Fax: N/A Website: https://bullmastiff.us/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Specialties will be held 9/15 and 9/16. Ringside mentoring offered 9/18-20/2025. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Mary B Walsh.
Title: Judges Education - Sussex Spaniels Breed: Sussex Spaniel Presenter: Brenda Griffen, Bobby Lewis Sponsoring Club: Sussex Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Barbara Ohmann - Holiday Inn - St Louis - West Six Flags - 4901 Six Flags Road, Eureka, Missouri 63025 Email: barbohmann53@gmail.com Phone: (919) 247-9443 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.sussexspaniels.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered during national specialty judging. Time: 1pm - 3pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Barbara Ohmann.
Title: Judges Education - Chinese Shar-Pei Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei Presenter: Grace Fritz Sponsoring Club: Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America
Contact Name: Grace Fritz - University Plaza Hotel - Springfield, MO Email: fritzgm77@gmail.com Phone: (913) 706-5365 Fax: N/A Website: https://cspca.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: After judging on 9/18. There is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring offered 9/18 and 9/19. For additional information, please contact Grace Fritz.
Title: Lure Coursing Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Terry Sayre Sponsoring Club: Greater Valley Forge Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
Contact Name: Jenna Greeby - Email: jennalaws@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/GVFRRC-25 Deadline to register is Sep. 10. See website for more details.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Jeffrey Wright Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Spirit of the Heartland Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Greensburg, IN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Larry Cornelius Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Judges Education - Italian Greyhounds Breed: Italian Greyhound Presenter: Kim Brinker Sponsoring Club: Italian Greyhound Club of America
Contact Name: Kim Brinker - Hotel Hot Springs - 305 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas Email: sierraue@aol.com Phone: (559) 593-5760 Fax: N/A Website: https://italiangreyhound.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 9/24. Start time: 11:30am. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Kim Brinker.
Title: Judges Education - Saint Bernards Breed: Saint Bernard Presenter: SBCA Education Team Sponsoring Club: Saint Bernard Club of America
Contact Name: Victor Dingus - South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront - South Sioux City, Nebraska Email: vdingus@gmail.com Phone: (423) 612-3116 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/QV98X3N9JWSXU Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Dates 9/24-26/2025. Ringside observations offered 9/24-26 during standard seminar, Dog and Bitch classes and breed. Start time 9am. Cost to attend: $35. For additional info, please contact Cindy Valko.
Title: Judges Education - English Setters Breed: English Setter Presenter: Dr. BJ Parsons Sponsoring Club: English Setter Association of America
Contact Name: Dr. BJ Parsons - Seattle Airport Marriott, Seattle, Washington Email: bjsetters@aol.com Phone: (828) 606-8629 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.esaa.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 9/25 and 9/26. Start time: 6pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Dr. BJ Parsons.
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Monroe County Fairgrounds - 3775 S Custer Rd Monroe, MI 48161 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43030 Held in conjunction with the Monroe Kennel Club shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Timothy Thomas Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Monroe County Fairgrounds - 3775 S Custer Rd Monroe, MI 48161 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43030 Held in conjunction with the AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: Judges Education - Border Collies Breed: Border Collie Presenter: Robyn Powley, Lisa Pruka Sponsoring Club: Border Collie Society of America
Contact Name: - Purina Farms - Gray Summit, MO - Meeting Room Email: ell.teacher1@gmail.com Phone: (251) 776-0621 Fax: N/A Website: https://bordercolliesocietyofamerica.com/https:// Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 2:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Robyn Powley.
Contact Name: Fell - Email: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A
Title: Judges Education - Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Breed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Presenter: Anna Wallace Sponsoring Club: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Anna Wallace - 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner, OH 45003 - Ohioami Room Email: libertyrunkennel@aol.com Phone: (405) 250-4424 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.gsmdcans.com/judges-education.html Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: roughly 10am. There is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered. For additional information, please contact Anna Wallace.
Title: Judges Education - Doberman Pinscher Breed: Doberman Pinscher Presenter: Vicki Seiler Cushman, Adrian Woodfork, + more Sponsoring Club: Doberman Pinscher Club of America
Contact Name: Erica Tate - Delta by Marriott Hotel - Ray Clymer Event Center, Wichita Falls, TX Email: ekgard@gmail.com Phone: (719) 201-2312 Fax: N/A Website: https://dpca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/10 and 10/11. Start time is 12pm. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Erica Tate.
Title: Judges Education - Samoyeds Breed: Samoyeds Presenter: Erica Flahaut Sponsoring Club: Samoyed Club of America
Contact Name: Erica Flahaut - Roberts Center - Hamilton room - 123 Gano Rd. Wilmington, OH 45177 Email: ejsamoyeds@gmail.com Phone: (217) 417-1799 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.samoyedclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Seminar takes place on 10/10 and 10/11. Ringside mentoring offered 10/11. Start time: 8am and cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Erica Flahaut.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Sandy D'Andrea Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Buffalo show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Meet at superintendents table 15 minutes before start of Junior Showmanship.
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Lebanon, TN dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Gordon Setters Breed: Gordon Setter Presenter: Mick Osman, Barb Burns, Dick Quacco, plus one more Sponsoring Club: Gordon Setter Club of America
Contact Name: Mick Osman - Boxboro Regency - Boxboro, MA Email: scimitargs@gmail.com Phone: (517) 285-6830 Fax: N/A Website: https://gsca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: TBA. Cost to attend is $40. Ringside mentoring offered throughout the National. For additional information, please contact Mick Osman.
Title: Judges Education - Australian Cattle Dogs Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Presenter: Joyce Rowland and Deb Mintzer Sponsoring Club: Australian Cattle Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Joyce Rowland - Purina Farms Event Center Email: akcdelegate@acdca.org Phone: (619) 517-7370 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.acdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Starting in the afternoon following class dogs. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring offered 10/21-22. For additional information, please contact Joyce Rowland.
Title: Judges Education - Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever Presenter: Betsy Horn Humer & Angie Cox Sponsoring Club:
Contact Name: Betsy Horn Humer - Ocala Kennel Club Dog Show Grounds - Ocala, Florida Email: tiderunr2@verizon.net Phone: (757) 442-3672 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 5pm. Cost to attend: $20. Ringside mentoring will be available Oct. 23-24, 2025. For additional information, please contact Betsy Horn Humer.
Title: Dealing with Misconduct Breed: N/A Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative Sponsoring Club: Middle Peninsula KC of VA
Contact Name: - Email: handlers@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3884 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Doswell, VA dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.
Title: Judges Education - Lhasa Apsos Breed: American Lhasa Apso Presenter: Joyce Johanson & Jan Graunke Sponsoring Club: American Lhasa Apsos
Contact Name: Joyce Johanson, ALAC Judges Ed Chair - Roberts Centre - 123 Gano Raod, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 Email: joyslynslhasas73@gmail.com Phone: (303) 837-1665 Fax: N/A Website: https://lhasaapso.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during ALAC National - 10/30/25. Time: 8:45am - noon. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Joyce Johanson.
Title: Judges Education - Standard Schnauzer Breed: Standard Schnauzer Presenter: Linda Dobbie, Penny Duffee and Diana Wall Greiner Sponsoring Club: Standard Schnauzer Club of America
Contact Name: Arden Holst - Meadows Event Center - Farm Bureau Center-Ring 9 - Doswell, VA Email: acholst@adelphia.net Phone: (818) 889-5873 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.standardschnauzer.org/newSSCA/index.ht Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring available Friday following the seminar. Start time is 12:30pm and cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Arden Holst.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Central Point, OR dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs welcome.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Lynn Meyer Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Marion Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminars Breed: N/A Presenter: Norma Smith Sponsoring Club: Doberman Pinscher Club of Greater Milwaukee
Contact Name: Denise Kamine (DPCGM) & Amy Spaeth (OESDCSW) - Jackson Pet Hospital Dog Training - W208N 16914 N Center St. Jackson, WI 53037 Email: dkamine1@aol.com Phone: (262) 389-8870 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.normasmithhandlingseminars.com/ Held November 1-2, 2025. Cost is $250 to attend. Time: 9am - 4pm. This seminar is also sponsored by the Old English Sheepdog Club of Southeastern Wisconsin. For additional information, please contact Denise Kamine or Amy Spaeth.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Kalamazoo, MI dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Napa Valley Exposition - 575 3rd St, Napa CA 94558 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43040 Held in conjunction with the Wine Country Kennel Club shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.
Title: Earthdog Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Jo Ann Frier-Murza Sponsoring Club: Western Pennsylvania Earthdog Club
Contact Name: Ginny Winters - Email: winterwind@indypenn.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/57r45cjx Registration deadline is Oct. 17, 2025. See website for more details.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Timothy Thomas Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Napa Valley Exposition - 575 3rd St, Napa CA 94558 Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43040 Held in conjunction with the AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with Central Point, OR dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club
Contact Name: Carol Ann Hartnagle - Email: carolhartnagle@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/242sd8wx Seminar will be held at the Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO 80538. Pre-registration required - see website for details.
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Ingham County Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .
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.
Title: Judges Education - Peruvian Inca Orchids Breed: Peruvian Inca Orchids Presenter: Barbara DuBois Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Start Time: 11:30am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Title: Judges Education - Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Presenter: Claire Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 9:40am - 12:10pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
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.
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.
Title: Judges Education - Rhodesian Ridgebacks Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback Presenter: TBD Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - Arizona State Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 1826 W McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (602) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Time: 11:30am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
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.
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
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