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: Norma Smith Handling Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Norma Smith Sponsoring Club: Train the Dawg
Contact Name: Robyn Janusrzewski - Vanguard Building - Portsmouth, NH Email: trainthedawg@gmail.com Phone: (603) 328-4115 Fax: N/A Website: normasmithhandlingseminars.com January 18-19, 2025. Time: 8am - 4pm. $275 Handler Dog/$225 Junior Handler/$450 Auditor.
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 Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum, 725 NY-25, Ridge, NY 11961. 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 - Cane Corsos Breed: Cane Corso Presenter: Shauna DeMoss 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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 12pm - 2:45pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
Title: Judges Education - Rottweilers Breed: Rottweiler Presenter: Tim Peterson 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: https://arizonadogjudgeseducation.org/ Time of event: 3pm - 5:54pm. Cost to attend is $30. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
Title: Judges Education - Saint Bernard Breed: Saint Bernard Presenter: Lynn Forlow Jech 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.
Title: Judges Education - Doberman Pinscher Breed: Doberman Pinscher Presenter: Dr. Helene-Marie 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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 2:30pm - 5:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
Title: Judges Education - Bernese Mountain Dog Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Presenter: Nancy Stewart and Mary Alice Eschweiler 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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 11am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
Title: Herding Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: Piedmont Border Collie Association
Contact Name: Lisa Roberts - Email: wonderdogs@earthlink.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/PCBA25 See website for registration 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: Judges Education - Alaskan Malamutes Breed: Alaskan Malamute Presenter: Roger Gifford 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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 8am - 10:45am. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
Title: Judges Education - Boxer Breed: Boxer Presenter: Bridget Brown Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc
Title: Judges Education - Dogue de Bordeaux Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux Presenter: Angie Reed Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc
Contact Name: Phyl Scalf - 1826 W McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Email: arizonadogjudgeseducation@gmail.com Phone: (302) 320-2437 Fax: N/A Website: arizonadogjudgeseducation.org Ringside mentoring will be available. Start time: 11am - 2:15pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
Title: Judges Education - Portuguese Water Dogs Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Presenter: Steven Dostie Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc
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: Judges Education - Siberian Husky Breed: Siberian Husky Presenter: Donna Beckman Sponsoring Club: Arizona Dog Judges Education, Inc
Title: Judges Education - Great Danes Breed: Great Dane Presenter: Jason Hoke 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 Ringside Observations will be offered. Start time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm. Cost to attend is $30.00. For additional information, please contact Phyl Scalf.
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: Juniors 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 Denver, CO 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 - Danish-Swedish Farmdog Breed: Danish-Swedish Farmdog Presenter: Carey Segebart Sponsoring Club: Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America
Contact Name: Carey Segebart - Renaissance Cluster - Madison, WI Email: carey.segebart@gmail.com Phone: (515) 890-7141 Fax: N/A Website: https://dsfca.clubexpress.com/ Start time is 5:30pm. Cost to attend: $15. For additional information, please contact Carey Segebart.
Title: Judges Education - Newfoundlands Breed: Newfoundland Presenter: Ingrid Lyden Sponsoring Club: Newfoundland Club of America
Contact Name: Denise Castonguay or Julie Siefert - Alliant Energy Ctr, Madison, WI Email: castanewf@shaw.ca jps@new.rr.com Phone: (604) 341-1655 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ncanewfs.org/index.html Starting at Approx. 3pm. No Cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Denise or Julie.
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: Herding Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott Sponsoring Club: All Breed Herding Club of Western Washington
Contact Name: Teresa Brown - Email: teresask8@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/HRD-2025-4910 Seminar will be held at the Sacajawea Veterinary Hospital, 1616 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023. See website for details.
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: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Black Creek Retriever Club
Contact Name: Diane Blackman - Email: diane@southstargoldens.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/42fhk36w Registration deadline is 02/09/25. See website for details.
Title: Judges Education - Working Breeds 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 15 Breeds in Part 1. Ringside mentoring available at the Tarheel Cluster show as scheduled.
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 Kansas City, MO dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead.Mixed Breed dogs are welcome
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Amanda Ciaravino 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 Tarheel Cluster. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf
Title: Judges Education - Icelandic Sheepdog Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog Presenter: Patricia Putman Sponsoring Club: Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America
Contact Name: Patricia Putman - Louisville, Kentucky Email: patputman42@gmail.com Phone: (509) 264-3593 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.icelanddogs.com/ Dates: 3/13 - 3/16. Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Start time: 4pm - 5pm. Cost to attend is $20.00. Ringside mentoring will be offered at supported entries 3/13 - 3/16. For additional information, please contact Patricia Putman.
Title: Norma Smith Handling Seminar Breed: N/A Presenter: Norma Smith Sponsoring Club: Coulee Kennel Club
Contact Name: Kristin Everson - Stoney Creek Hotel and Event Center La Crosse-Onalaska - 3060 S Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska, WI 54650 Email: everson.kris@hotmail.com Phone: (952) 836-9334 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.normasmithhandlingseminars.com/ Held March 15-16, 2025. Time: 8am - 5pm. Hands-On: $250 Observers: $125. Discounts for Juniors. For additional information, please contact Kristin Everson.
Title: Judges Education - American Brussels Griffon Breed: American Brussels Griffon Presenter: Anne Catterson, Heather Stants, Pam Waldron Sponsoring Club: American Brussels Griffon Association
Contact Name: Anne Catterson - Hilton Garden Inn, Louisville, KY Email: annecatt@gmail.com Phone: (909) 816-2521 Fax: N/A Website: https://abga.club/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 9:30am. Free to attend. Ringside observations will be offered 3/19 at the national.
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers - RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY Breed: N/A Presenter: Jerry Mann Sponsoring Club: Tri State Labrador Retriever Club of Iowa
Contact Name: Mike Botts - Email: mgbotts@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Rescheduled from January 11, 2025. Contact Mike for details.
Title: Handling Clinic - Juniors 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 Grays Summit, MO dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: 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 Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges Breed: N.A Presenter: Tim Thomas Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO 80601 - Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43000 Held in conjunction with the Terry-All Kennel Club shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirements for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the DeKalb, IL dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Title: Judges Education - Miniature American Shepherd Breed: Miniature American Shepherd Presenter: Suzanne Ritter Sponsoring Club: Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA
Contact Name: Karen Keller-Ross - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO Email: timelesskk@me.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://mascusa.ticketspice.com/mascusa-judges-edu Please contact Karen Keller-Ross for additional information.
Title: Handling Seminar: Greg Strong's Only 15 Points to Go Breed: Handling Presenter: Greg Strong Sponsoring Club: Ashtabula Kennel Club
Contact Name: Judy Manley - 2509 Lenox-New Lyme Road, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Email: vistahknls@aol.com Phone: (440) 344-7922 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.facebook.com/gregstrongseminar/ Handling seminar date: 4/5 - 4/6. Cost to attend: $300/$150. For additional information, please contact Judy Manley.
Title: Judging Junior Showmanship Breed: N/A Presenter: Tim Thomas Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club
Contact Name: Aleyah Evans - 9755 Henderson Rd, Brighton, CO 80601 - Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/index.cfm?id=43000 Held in conjunctin with the Terry-All 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: Judges Education - Collies Breed: Collie Presenter: Daniel Cardoza Sponsoring Club: Collie Club of America
Contact Name: Roxann Heit - 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209 - New York State Fairgrounds Email: timeheit@aol.com Phone: (131) 673-4642 Fax: N/A Website: https://collieclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Cost to attend is $50. Time: 1:30pm - 5:30pm. Ringside Mentoring offered daily during class judging. For additional information, please contact Roxann Heit.
Title: GCJA "Non-Sporting And More" Judges Breed: Non-Sporting and More Presenter: Parent Club Approved Presenters Sponsoring Club: Georgia Conformation Judges Association
Contact Name: Pat Joyce - Perry, GA Email: patjoyce1@att.net Phone: (770) 596-8665 Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a 4-day seminar - April 9-12. Each breed seminar $30 each. Start times vary. Optional lunch buffet $20/day. Pre-order required. For additional information, please contact Pat Joyce.
Title: Judges Education - Pekingese Breed: Pekingese Presenter: Jason Hoke & Lori Stephen Sponsoring Club: Pekingese Club of America
Contact Name: Jason Hoke - 401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, GA - Georgia National Fairgrounds Email: jasonhoke@aol.com Phone: (646) 241-5800 Fax: N/A Website: https://pekingeseclubofamerica.com/product/judges- Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 7:30am. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring will be offered during judging. For additional information, please contact Jason Hoke.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Timonium, MD 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 - American Pointer Breed: American Pointer Presenter: Marjorie Martorella Sponsoring Club: American Pointer Club
Contact Name: Marjorie Martorella - 1050 N. Thayer Road Lima, OH Email: marjetta@optonline.net Phone: (908) 415-3401 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.americanpointerclub.org/#!form/Pointer Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 3:00pm cost to attend is $40. Ringside mentoring is being offered during national specialty classes. For additional information, please contact Marjorie Martorella.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Corunna, MI 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 Lumberton, NC dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.
Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) -81-3644 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 are welcome
Title: Judges Education - Boston Terriers Breed: Boston Terriers Presenter: Tom Davis & Joyce Davis Sponsoring Club: Boston Terrier Club of America
Contact Name: Tom Davis - Owensboro Convention Center, Owensboro, KY Email: davane2@comcast.net Phone: (724) 730-8181 Fax: N/A Website: https://bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 8:30am. Cost is $40 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered 2 days after the seminar. For additional information, please contact Tom Davis.
Title: Judges Education - Newfoundlands Breed: Newfoundland Presenter: Denise Castonguay Sponsoring Club: Newfoundland Club of America
Contact Name: Denise Castonguay - Crown Plaza Hotel - Warwick RI Email: castanewf@shaw.ca Phone: (604) 341-4514 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ncanewfs.org/index.html Held in conjunction with the national specialty. This event is from May 1-3, 2025. This will be an all day event. No cost to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered May 1-3, 2025. For additional information, please contact Denise Castonguay.
Title: Judges Education - Bernese Mountain Dog Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Presenter: Nancy Stewart Sponsoring Club: Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Contact Name: Nancy Stewart - All Star Events Complex - Gettysburg PA Email: nancybmdca@gmail.com Phone: (602) 315-1281 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bmdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 8am. $50 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered Friday, Saturday and throughout the week upon request. Fo additional information, please contact Nancy Stewart.
Title: Judges Education - Shih Tzu Breed: Shih Tzu Presenter: Maurene Baum and Kristi Mann Sponsoring Club: American Shih Tzu Club, Inc
Contact Name: Maurene Baum - Hilton Kansas City Airport - 8801 NW 112th St, Kansas City, MO 64153 Email: mbaum3@live.com Phone: (412) 298-3694 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.shihtzu.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 7pm - 9:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring will be available April 30 - May 3, 2025. For additional information, please contact Maurene Baum.
Title: Judges Education - Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Breed: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Presenter: Deborah Bean and Doug Johnson Sponsoring Club: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Club of the USA
Contact Name: Deborah Bean - Bastian Ag Center - 11400 S. 2100 W. South Jordan, UT 840958 Email: carouselkooikers@gmail.com Phone: (707) 280-5346 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.nkcusa.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 8:00am. Cost to attend is $25. Ringside mentoring is available 5/1-4/2025. For additional information, please contact Deborah Bean.
Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Trish Jagoda Sponsoring Club: Michigan Flyways Retriever Club
Contact Name: Cathy Brush - Email: cambrush@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/20250504MFRC See website for registration details.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Southwest Sniffers Scent Work Club of New Mexico
Contact Name: Pamela Spatz - Email: pjspatz@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/SNIFF2025 See website for registration details
Title: Judges Education - Irish Water Spaniels Breed: Irish Water Spaniel Presenter: Stacy Duncan Sponsoring Club: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Michelle Cummings - 101 s saint vrain ave, estes park, co 80517 - Holiday Inn Estes Park Email: topknots98@gmail.com Phone: (714) 318-8649 Fax: N/A Website: https://iwsca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered during the National Specialty. Time: 8am - 9:30am. Cost to attend is $35.00. For additional information, please contact Michelle Cummings.
Title: Judges Education - Cardigan Welsh Corgis Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi Presenter: Emily Fish and Patrick Smith Sponsoring Club: Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America
Contact Name: Emily Fish - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO Email: emilypawcific@gmail.com Phone: (360) 904-5765 Fax: N/A Website: https://cardigancorgis.com/cwcca/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered Thurs - Dog Classes, Fri - Bitch Classes, and Sat - Best of Breed. Start time - Evening. No cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Emily Fish.
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: Judges Education - English Cocker Spaniels Breed: English Cocker Spaniels Presenter: Doug Belter and Beth Hendrick Sponsoring Club: English Cocker Spaniel Club of America
Contact Name: Margie Wilson - 277 Main Street Sturbridge, MA, 01566 - Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center Email: wufwuf113@aol.com Phone: (262) 498-7896 Fax: N/A Website: https://englishcocker.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Starting in the afternoon after WB. $30 to attend. Ringside mentoring will be offered 5/27-29/25. For additional information, please contact Margie Wilson.
Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers Breed: N/A Presenter: Judith Powell Sponsoring Club: Flagstaff Kennel Club
Contact Name: Valarie Candelaria - Email: apbtval@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/202506SW-AZ See website for more information and registration form.
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: 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: 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 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 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: 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: 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