Title: Judges Education - Labrador Retriever
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Presenter: Nancy Brandow/Jan Grannemann/Susan Willumsen
Sponsoring Club: The Labrador Retriever Club

Contact Name: Nancy R. Brandow - Founders Room - Purina Farms
Email: lrcjudgesed@gmail.com Phone: (207) 356-1353 Fax: N/A Website: https://thelabradorclub.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/8 1pm-4pm and 10/10 9am-4pm. Start time is 9am. Cost to attend is $50. For additional information, please contact Nancy.

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

Contact Name: Kate DeSanto - Farm Bureau Expo Center - 945 E. Baddou Parkway - Lebanon, TN
Email: knewcomb@chradvisors.com Phone: (609) 320-0409 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.awpga.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered at the specialty on Friday. Schedule with contact person Wednesday - Sunday. Start time: 11am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Kate.

Title: Judges Education - Neapolitan Mastiffs
Breed: Neapolitan Mastiff
Presenter: Peggy Wolfe
Sponsoring Club: United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club

Contact Name: Peggy Wolfe - Farm Bureau Expo Center - Lebanon, TN
Email: margaret.peggy.wolfe@gmail.com Phone: (270) 963-0772 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.neapolitan.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 3pm. There is no cost to attend. Ringside observations will be available Friday 10/10 and Saturday 10/11. For additional information, please contact Peggy Wolfe.

Title: Judges Education - Pugs
Breed: Pug
Presenter: Patt Kolesar-Stoltz
Sponsoring Club: The Pug Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Patt Kolesar-Stoltz - Holiday Inn University Plaza - 1021 Wilkinson Tr. Bowling Green, KY
Email: tupelopugs@yahoo.com Phone: (715) 252-7847 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.pugdogclubofamerica.com/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time is 9am and there is no cost to attend. Ringside mentoring offered 10/10 and 10/11. For additional information, please contact Patt.

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Kennel Club of Niagara Falls

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

Title: Judges Education - Dogo Argentino
Breed: Dogo Argentino
Presenter: Kathleen McLaughlin, Kristin Winter, Amy Collins
Sponsoring Club: Dogo Argentino Club of America

Contact Name: Kathleen McLaughlin - Wilson County Fairgrounds - 945 E Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN
Email: judges.education@dogousa.org Phone: (540) 420-2333 Fax: N/A Website: dogousa.org Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/11-12. Time: 4pm-7pm. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Kathleen McLaughlin.

Title: Judges Education - Anatolian Shepherds
Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Presenter: Catherine Emanuel
Sponsoring Club: Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Catherine (Katie) Emanuel - Barn 5 - Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
Email: birinci@centurylink.net Phone: (434) 960-5213 Fax: N/A Website: https://asdca.club/ Held in conjunction with the national speciatly. Ringside observations offered 10/10 during breed judging. Start time: 1 hour post NS judging. Cost to attend: $25. For additional information, please contact Catherine Emanuel.

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.

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 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 .

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 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 - Great Danes
Breed: Great Dane
Presenter: Jason Hoke
Sponsoring Club: Great Dane Club of America

Contact Name: Jason Hoke - Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center: Poconos - 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Email: jasonhoke@aol.com Phone: (646) 241-5800 Fax: N/A Website: https://gdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/15-10/18. Start time is 8am. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Jason Hoke.

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

Contact Name: Donna Beckman - Bayfront Convention Center - 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507
Email: shcajec@yahoo.com Phone: (510) 524-9950 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.shca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 10/18 during BOB competitions and by prior arrangement. Time: 10am - 4pm. Cost to attend: $35 (includes lunch). For additional info, please contact Donna Beckman.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jill Bell
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 Bell County Kennel Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf .

Title: Judges Education - 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 - German Shepherds
Breed: German Shepherd
Presenter: Sheree Moses Combs, Donna Calabrese, Julie Degen
Sponsoring Club: German Shepherd Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Sheree Moses Combs - Illinois State Fairgrounds - Springfield Illinois
Email: shereemosesgsd@hotmail.com Phone: (540) -21-1647 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.gsdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered wed 10/22-25. Start time: noon. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Sheree Moses Combs.

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: Delaware 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 Delaware, OH dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 15 minutes after BIS.

Title: Judges Education - Akitas
Breed: Akita
Presenter: Nancy Amburgey & Carol Foti
Sponsoring Club: Akita Club of America

Contact Name: Nancy Amburgey - University Plaza Hotel - Springfield, MO
Email: lopat@aol.com Phone: (614) 264-7524 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.akitaclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/25 and other days by request. Start time is 4pm. Cost to attend is $35. For additional information, please contact Nancy Amburgey.

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 Queensboro 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: Dealing with Misconduct
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: (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: Herding Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Robin Penland-Elliott
Sponsoring Club: Great River Stockdog Club of Minnesota

Contact Name: Guy Lawrence -
Email: guy.t.lawrence@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/48j2azub Deadline to register is Oct. 15. See website for details. Location changed as of 09/17/25: Northfield Township Hall; 10901 Jacobs Ave; Northfield, MN 55057

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.

Title: Judges Education - Dogue de Bordeaux
Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux
Presenter: Victor Smith
Sponsoring Club: Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America

Contact Name: Victor Smith - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Email: v102071@inreach.com Phone: (209) 482-0498 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.ddbsa.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 10/30-11/2/. Start time: 10:30am. Cost to attend: $30. For additional information, please contact Victor Smith.

Title: Judges Education - Alaskan Malamutes
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Presenter: Gay Kuehnel-Hisatake
Sponsoring Club: Alaskan Malamute Club of America

Contact Name: Roger Gilfford - Meadow View Conference Resort - 1901 Meadowview Pkwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Email: luvfarside@aol.com Phone: (937) 689-2679 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.alaskanmalamute.org/ Held in conjunction with the national speicialty. Start time: Noon. Cost to attend: $35. Ringside mentoring offered all week. For additional information, please contact Roger Gifford.

Title: Judges Education - Pumi
Breed: Pumi
Presenter: Chris Levy
Sponsoring Club: Hungarian Pumi Club of America

Contact Name: Chris Levy - Purina Farms Event Center
Email: chris@abiquadogs.com Phone: (503) 569-0147 Fax: N/A Website: https://pumiclub.org/product/judges-seminar/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Start time: 8am. Cost to attend - $15. Ringside mentoring offered during regular classes at the national. For additional information, please contact Chris Levy.

Title: Judges Education - American Bolognese
Breed: American Bolognese
Presenter: Terri McDonald
Sponsoring Club: American Bolognese Club

Contact Name: Terri McDonald - HIlton Garden Inn Gulfport Airport - 14108 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
Email: americanbologneseclub@gmail.com Phone: (601) 270-8111 Fax: N/A Website: https://americanbologneseclub.com/ Time: 6pm - 8:30pm. Cost to attend is $10. For Additional information, please contact Terri McDonald.

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 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.

Title: AKC Show Chair 101 Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy H. Fisher
Sponsoring Club: Greater Muskegon Kennel Club ~ Friday, November 7,

Contact Name: Guy H. Fisher - 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
Email: guy.fisher@akc.org Phone: (919) -81-3705 Fax: N/A Website: www.akc.org " Understanding AKC event applications " Superintendent or Show Secretary " Premium lists " Judging Schedules " Show Manual " Offering multiple events on a weekend " Club Membership " Club Relations " Legislation

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 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.

Title: AKC Show Chair 101 Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy H. Fisher
Sponsoring Club: Kalamazoo Kennel Club, Inc. ~ Saturday, November

Contact Name: Guy H. Fisher - 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
Email: guy.fisher@akc.org Phone: (919) -81-3705 Fax: N/A Website: www.akc.org " Understanding AKC event applications " Superintendent or Show Secretary " Premium lists " Judging Schedules " Show Manual " Offering multiple events on a weekend " Club Membership " Club Relations " Legislation

Title: AKC Institute for Aspiring and Newly Approved Judges
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 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

Title: Judges Education - Basenjis
Breed: Basenji
Presenter: The Judges Education Committee of the BCOA
Sponsoring Club: Basenji Club of America

Contact Name: Jon Curby - Kino Sports Complex - Tucson, AZ
Email: jcurby@ofa.org Phone: (573) 424-8691 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.basenji.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered 11/10-12. Start time: 7:30am. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Jon Curby.

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

Contact Name: Eileen Narieka - Penn Treaty Kennel Club Show - Oaks, PA
Email: savmercer@aol.com Phone: (484) 577-9740 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.usactc.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. For AKC judges only. Ringside observations offered 11/13-14. Start time: 9am. Cost to attend $20. Advanced registry appreciated, but not necessary. For additional information, please contact Eileen Narieka.

Title: Dealing with Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ 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: 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.

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

Contact Name: Ken Levison -
Email: Judgesed@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Tucson 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 - Brittanys
Breed: Brittany
Presenter: Jessica Carlson
Sponsoring Club: American Brittany Club

Contact Name: Jessica Carlson - Kay Rodgers Park - 4400 Midland Blvd, Fort Smith, AR 72904
Email: jcalar@gmail.com Phone: (208) 830-3443 Fax: N/A Website: https://theamericanbrittanyclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered Friday PM and Saturday AM. Start time: noon. There is no cost to attend. For additional information, please contact Jessica Carlson.

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

Contact Name: Deborah Burgess -
Email: cakcscent@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/4azdwj6a Pre-registration required. See website for details.

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

Contact Name: Betsy Love - Wyndam Executive Center - Columbia, MO
Email: loveresidence@aol.com Phone: (636) -57-7546 Fax: N/A Website: https://bulldogclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered 11/24-26. Start time TBD. Cost to attend $20. For additional information, please contact Betsy Love.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Greg McCarthy
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 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: Dealing With Misconduct
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Worcester County 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 West Springfield, MA dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held 30 min after BIS.

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 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: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Melanie King
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 Valley Forge Kennel Club 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.

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 West Springfield, MA dog shows. A 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: Kim Rudzik
Sponsoring Club: Eastern Dog Club

Contact Name: Aleyah Evans -
Email: ade@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3862 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional information: Held in conjunction with the Eastern Dog Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar.

Title: Advanced Judges Institute Non-Sporting, Herding and Newly Recognized breeds
Breed: Non-Sporting and Herding
Presenter: Parent Club Approved Mentors
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club/Dog Judges Assoc. of America

Contact Name: Marliese Moody - Orange County Convention Center
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.apps.akc.org/signup/?id=43100&e=DJ 4 days - All non-sporting breeds, All herding breeds and Baset Fauve de Bretagne, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka. Individual breed seminars range from $50 - $450. For additional information, contact Marliese.

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

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

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

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

Title: Judges Education - Collies
Breed: Collie
Presenter: Daniel Cardoza
Sponsoring Club: Collie Club of America

Contact Name: Roxann Heit - SageNet Event Center - 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa, OK 74114
Email: timeheit@aol.com Phone: (316) 734-4642 Fax: N/A Website: https://thecollieclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside observations offered during judging at national specialty. Time: 1:30pm - 5pm. Cost to attend: $50. For additional information, please contact Roxann Heit. (Registration Required to attend)

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Judith Powell
Sponsoring Club: Greater Panama City Dog Fanciers Association

Contact Name: Linda Prado -
Email: linda.j.prado@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/bddak242 Pre-registration required; deadline to register is April 29, 2026. See website for details.

Title: Judges Education - Norfolk Terriers
Breed: Norfolk Terrier
Presenter: Lori Pelletier
Sponsoring Club: The Norfolk Terrier Club

Contact Name: Lori Pelletier - Purina Farms Event Center - St. Louis, Missouri
Email: norfolkes@aol.com Phone: (508) 361-0422 Fax: N/A Website: https://norwichterrierclub.org/ Ringside mentoring offered all 5 days of shows. Start time is 8:30am. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Lori Pelletier.

Title: Judges Education - Norwich Terriers
Breed: Norwich Terrier
Presenter: Lori Pelletier
Sponsoring Club: Norwich Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Lori Pelletier - Purina Farms Event Center - St. Louis, Missouri
Email: norfolkes@aol.com Phone: (508) 361-0422 Fax: N/A Website: https://norwichterrierclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the national specialty. Ringside mentoring offered all 5 days of shows. Start time is 12:30pm. Cost to attend is $25. For additional information, please contact Lori Pelletier.

Title: 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