Title: Bracco Italiano Judges Education Seminar and Workshop
Breed: Bracco Italiano
Presenter: Amanda Inman, DVM and Lisa Moller
Sponsoring Club: Bracco Italiano Club of America

Contact Name: Amanda Inman, DVM -
Email: braccopointer@aol.com Phone: (352) 234-0372 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 1:00PM. No cost. Sonesta Executive Event Center, 5700 Westpark Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

Title: Bracco Italiano Judges Education Seminar and Workshop
Breed: Bracco Italiano
Presenter: Amanda Inman, DVM and Lisa Moller
Sponsoring Club: Bracco Italiano Club of America

Contact Name: Amanda Inman, DVM -
Email: braccopointer@aol.com Phone: (352) 234-0372 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 1:00PM. No cost. Ringside mentoring offered April 23rd beginning at 8:00AM.

Title: Judges Education for the Spinone Italiano - National Specialty
Breed: Spinone Italiani
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Spinone Club of America

Contact Name: Suzanne Hudson -
Email: shudson5460@aol.com Phone: (206) -66-2165 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.spinoneclubofamerica.com/about-scoa Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 1:00PM.

Title: Annual Poodle Club of America Foundation Seminar
Breed: Poodle
Presenter: Dr. Stephen Friedeberg & Dr. Gustave Aquirre, DVM
Sponsoring Club: Poodle Club of America

Contact Name: Cathy Catelain -
Email: catlin012001@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A 8:00 A.M. Registration. 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. Dr. Stephen Friedeberg report on the Addison Study and update. 9:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Dr. Gustave Aquirre, DVM on eye problems and Polymicrogeria.

Title: Structure, Movement, and Pedigree Analysis
Breed: Poodle
Presenter: Dr. Carmen Battaglia
Sponsoring Club: Poodle Club of America

Contact Name: Cathy Catelain -
Email: catlin012001@yahoo.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://poodleclubofamerica.org/2024-pca-national/ Scheduled to begin at 2:00PM. Dr. Battaglia is an AKC Judge, researcher, the author of many articles and books, and leader in the promotion of Breeding Better Dogs. Please pre-register for the seminar so we can make sure you receive program handouts

Title: Judges Education for the Rottweiler - National Specialty
Breed: Rottweiler
Presenter: Lew Olson
Sponsoring Club: American Rottweiler Club

Contact Name: Lew Olson - 236 Honey Comb Trl; Hot Springs, AR 71901
Email: lewolson@earthlink.net Phone: (713) 303-5639 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.amrottclub.org Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. To begin 1/2 after Winner's Dog. Cost: $25 (includes seminar, ringside mentoring, hands-on workshop, catalog, & lunch). Judges & aspiring judges given preference. Limited to 25 participants. Reserve Early.

Title: Judges Education for the Whippet
Breed: Whippet
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: American Whippet Club

Contact Name: David Samuelson -
Email: samuelsond@aol.com Phone: (612) 201-3930 Fax: N/A Website: https://national.americanwhippetclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 6:00PM. No cost. Ringside mentoring will be available every day of regular class judging beginning on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.Mentoring also available all day Saturday, April 27th.

Title: Judges Education for the Keeshond
Breed: Keeshond
Presenter: Donna Smith
Sponsoring Club: Keeshond Club of America

Contact Name: Donna Smith -
Email: DSmiff@aol.com Phone: (618) 786-2912 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.keeshond.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 8:00. No cost. Ringside mentoring will be offered Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th.

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

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Chesaning, 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: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: ghf@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

Title: AKC Agility Judges Continuing Education Seminar
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Rush N Around Agility Center

Contact Name: Annette Narel - 27432 US-45
Email: maghistakes@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional Information: This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on April 27 & 28, 2024 (Saturday, 9AM to 5PM and Sunday, 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.

Title: Judges Education for the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje - Seminar and Hands On Workshop
Breed: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Presenter: Chris Carroll
Sponsoring Club: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Club of the USA

Contact Name: Chris Carroll -
Email: frogcreeklabs@gmail.com Phone: (513) 907-9586 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 8:30AM. Cost: $25. Hazel and JW Ruby Community Center, 500 Mylan Park, Morgantown, West Virginia.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Apple Valley KC Shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirement for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

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

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

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the AKC 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 for the English Cocker Spaniel - Seminar & Workshop
Breed: English Cocker Spaniel
Presenter: Bonnie Threlfall and Margie Wilson
Sponsoring Club: English Cocker Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Margie Wilson -
Email: wufwuf113@aol.com Phone: (262) 498-7896 Fax: N/A Website: https://englishcocker.org/2024-national/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at the conclusion of Sweepstakes Judging. Cost: $25. Ringside mentoring: Wednesday, May 1 (Sweeps), Thursday, May 2 (Class Dogs & Bitches), Friday, May 3 (Best of Breed).

Title: Basic Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Mount Rushmore Retriever Club

Contact Name: Alan Case -
Email: alan.case60@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/MRRC0524 Seminar will be held at Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 2111 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701. See website for details.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Intermountain KC 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 for the Boxer - National Specialty
Breed: Boxer
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: American Boxer Club

Contact Name: Sandy Orr -
Email: sorrkid@outlook.com Phone: (402) 659-8484 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Time:1:00 PM. Cost: $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. To pay online: https://americanboxerclub.org/national-specialty-shop/#!form/2024NationalSpecialtyShop. Ringside Mentoring offered.

Title: Judges Education for the Irish Setter - National Specialty
Breed: Irish Setter
Presenter: Sam McDonald
Sponsoring Club: Irish Setter Club of America

Contact Name: Sam McDonald -
Email: samisiw@verizon.net Phone: (610) 458-0587 Fax: N/A Website: https://irishsetterclub.org May 10th & 11th. Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Asheville. Deadline for registration, April 15th. To register online: https://form.jotform.com/ISCAForms/2024JudgesEducation

Title: Judges Education for the Mastiff
Breed: Mastiff
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Mastiff Club of America

Contact Name: Jessica Watson -
Email: oaklair@outlook.com Phone: (817) 371-5179 Fax: N/A Website: https://mastiffs.info/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Luncheon & JE Seminar following Dog Judging. Cost: $35.00. Ringside mentoring offered May 10th - May 12th.

Title: Judges Education for the Norwegian Elkhound
Breed: Norwegian Elkhound
Presenter: Edward Hall
Sponsoring Club: Norwegian Elkhound Association of America

Contact Name: Debbie Walker -
Email: djwalkerneaa@bellsouth.net Phone: (864) 915-9547 Fax: N/A Website: https://neaanational.com/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 7:30AM. No cost. Ringside mentoring will be offered.

Title: Handling Seminar - 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 Marshall, TX dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

Title: Judging the Boston Terrier
Breed: Boston Terrier
Presenter: Chad Howard
Sponsoring Club: Mason-Dixon Dog Judges Association

Contact Name: Al Ferruggiaro -
Email: alferrug@gmail.com Phone: (240) 418-8452 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Presentation begins at 7:00 pm. Location: Faith Church, 8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, Maryland

Title: Judges Education for the Boston Terrier
Breed: Boston Terrier
Presenter: Tom & Joyce Davis
Sponsoring Club: Boston Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Tom & Joyce Davis -
Email: davane2@comcast.net Phone: (724) 730-8181 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 9:00AM. Cost: $40. Morning refreshments served. Ringside mentoring offered May 16th & 17th.

Title: Judges Education for the Newfoundland
Breed: Newfoundland
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Newfoundland Club of America

Contact Name: Denise Castonguay -
Email: castanewf@shaw.ca Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://store.ncanationalspecialty.org/shop held in conjunction with the National Specialty. No cost. Breed presentation seminar at the conclusion of dog judging, May 16th. Hands on workshop at the conclusion of bitch judging, May 17th. Ringside mentoring May 16th - 18th.

Title: Earthdog Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Jo Ann Frier-Murza
Sponsoring Club: Puget Sound Earthdog Club

Contact Name: Curtis Lake -
Email: mossyduck@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: http://tinyurl.com/puget-ed Seminar will be held at the Talking Cedar in Rochester, WA. See flyer for registration details.

Title: Judges Education for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Presenter: Rev Dr. C. Patrick Ormos
Sponsoring Club: Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America

Contact Name: Rev Dr. C. Patrick Ormos -
Email: patrick.ormos@gmail.com Phone: (210) 216-3692 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 7:00PM. Ringside mentoring will be Thursday (dogs), Friday (bitches) and Saturday (BOB)

Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Kevin Bunnell
Sponsoring Club: Lost Pines Retriever Club

Contact Name: Dakota Best -
Email: dakota@bestretrievers.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/0518LP-TX Pre-registration required - see website for more details.

Title: Judges Education for the Irish Wolfhound -
Breed: Irish Wolfhound
Presenter: Linda King, Donna Smith
Sponsoring Club: Irish Wolfhound Club of America

Contact Name: Linda King -
Email: ardrhis@aol.com Phone: (434) 327-9662 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.iwclubofamerica.org/iwca-2024 Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at the completion of Judging. No cost, please reserve by May 10th. Ringside mentoring offered Monday, May 20th - Tuesday, May 21st.

Title: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America National Specialty Judge's Education & Workshop
Breed: Irish Water Spaniel
Presenter: Stacy Duncan
Sponsoring Club: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Michelle Cummings -
Email: topknots98@aol.com Phone: (714) 318-8649 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 9:00AM. No cost. Ringside mentoring will be offered during National Specialty Judging.

Title: Judges Education for the Dachshund - Seminar & Workshop
Breed: Dachshund
Presenter: Dr. Kenneth Levison
Sponsoring Club: Dachshund Club of America

Contact Name: Kenneth Levison - 8155 E Galinda Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750
Email: Dazdox@yahoo.com Phone: (520) 334-9532 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 1:30 upstairs at the Events Center. Cost: $20.Reservation Deadline - May 4. Ringside mentoring will be available on Friday and Saturday for registered participants.

Title: Judges Education for the Havanese, Seminar & Workshop
Breed: Havanese
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Havanese Club of America

Contact Name: -
Email: hcajudgesed@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://www.havanesenational.com/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 8:30AM. No cost. Ringside mentoring will be offered during breed judging. Limited to AKC judges interested in applying for Havanese.

Title: Swedish Vallhund Judges' Education Seminar and Hands-On Workshop
Breed: Swedish Vallhund
Presenter: Rebekah James
Sponsoring Club: Swedish Vallhund Club of America

Contact Name: Rebekah James -
Email: rnrjames1982@att.net Phone: (864) 510-1187 Fax: N/A Website: https://www.swedishvallhund.com/events Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 1:00PM. No cost however, donations are gladly accepted to help cover costs of materials. Ringside mentoring offered May 24th - 26th. Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.

Title: AKC 101 Show Chair Seminar/AKC Club Development
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy Fisher
Sponsoring Club: AKC Club Development, Altoona Area KA, New Castle

Contact Name: Guy Fisher -
Email: ghf@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A 5/24/2024 5/25/2024, Lawrence County Farm Show Grounds; Route 108 (5 miles east of New Castle); New Castle, PA 16101

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the New Castle KC show. Cost $50. 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 New Castle, PA dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to anyone, particularly novice handlers, who would like to learn more about dog handling in the Conformation ring. Bring a dog on a lead. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome

Title: AKC 101 Show Chair Seminar/AKC Club Development
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy Fisher
Sponsoring Club: AKC Club Development, Altoona Area KA, New Castle

Contact Name: Guy Fisher -
Email: ghf@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A 5/24/2024 5/25/2024. Lawrence County Farm Show Grounds; Route 108 (5 miles east of New Castle); New Castle, PA 16101

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

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

Title: So You Want to be a Judge
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Los Encinos 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 San Bernardino, CA dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held at 15 mins after BIS.

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

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Freehold, NJ 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: Saint Bernard Judges Breed Study" Form follows Function
Breed: Saint Bernard
Presenter: Robert Sykora
Sponsoring Club: Nothern New Jersey SBC, Ohio SBC, & Maumee Vly SBC

Contact Name: Cindy Valko -
Email: somersetsts@comcast.net Phone: (412) 780-6129 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Scheduled to begin at 8:00AM. Cost: $10. Lawrence Co Fairgrounds; 464 Midway Rd. New Castle, PA 16101. Ringside mentoring offered Sunday, May 26th & Monday, May 27th with Specialty judging.

Title: Judges Education Welsh Springer Spaniel National Specialty
Breed: Welsh Springer Spaniels
Presenter: Meghen Riese-Bassel
Sponsoring Club: Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Meghen Riese-Bassel -
Email: meghenbassel@gmail.com Phone: (404) 663-4485 Fax: N/A Website: https://welshspringerspanielclubofamerica.org Held in conjunction with the National Specialty, Time TBD. No cost

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

Contact Name: Angela Pickett -
Email: pickettpap@aol.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://papillonclub.org/2024-national-specialty/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 2:30PM. Cost: $20. Ringside mentoring will be available at the National on Friday & Saturday. Please RSVP or send any questions to Angela Pickett

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

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

Title: Scent Work Seminar for Judges and Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: TBD
Sponsoring Club: East Texas Scent Work Club

Contact Name: Robin Visniski -
Email: hagrvis@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/SW24TX Seminar will be held at Lucky Dog Training Center, 15545 CR 1134, Tyler, TX 75709

Title: Judges Education for the Tibetan Spaniel - National Specialty
Breed: Tibetan Spaniel
Presenter: Linda C. Foiles
Sponsoring Club: Tibetan Spaniel Club of America

Contact Name: Linda C. Foiles -
Email: flolintwo@aol.com Phone: (919) 340-0164 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 12:30PM. Cost: $20. Ringside mentoring will be offered on Wednesday, June 5th

Title: American Maltese Association Presents the Maltese Breed Study/Workshop
Breed: Maltese
Presenter: Sandy Bingham-Porter & Pam Armstrong
Sponsoring Club: American Maltese Association

Contact Name: Sandy Bingham-Porter -
Email: sbinghamporter@eiu.edu Phone: (217) 549-6664 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 4:30. No cost. Ringside mentoring will be offered during the national specialty on June 7, 2023

Title: Judges Education for the Saluki - Seminar & Workshop
Breed: Saluki
Presenter: Diane Divin & Cathy Chapman
Sponsoring Club: Saluki Club of America

Contact Name: Diane Divin -
Email: diane@divinconsulting.com Phone: (817) 229-0430 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 7:30AM. Cost: $25. Ringside mentoring offered Friday, June 7th & Saturday, June 8th.

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Ms. 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 Held in conjunction with the Skyline KC show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

Title: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC 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 Hutchinson, KS 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 for the Miniature America Shepherd
Breed: Miniature American Shepherd
Presenter: Cheryl Hass
Sponsoring Club: Miniature American Shepherd Club USA

Contact Name: Karen Keller-Ross -
Email: timelesskk@me.com Phone: (805) 450-5088 Fax: N/A Website: https://mascusa.ticketspice.com/mascusa-judges-edu Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Program scheduled to begin at 10:00. Cost: $40. Ringside mentoring following hands-on workshop. to register online: https://mascusa.ticketspice.com/mascusa-judges-education.

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

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

Title: Judging the Wirehaired Vizsla
Breed: Wirehaired Vizsla
Presenter: Carol Brown
Sponsoring Club: Mason-Dixon Dog Judges Association

Contact Name: Al Ferruggiaro -
Email: alferrug@gmail.com Phone: (240) 418-8452 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Presentation begins at 7:00 pm. Location: Faith Church, 8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, Maryland

Title: Dalmatian Club of America - National Seminar and Hands-on Workshop
Breed: Dalmatian
Presenter: Meg Hennessey and Linda Lewin
Sponsoring Club: Dalmatian Club of America

Contact Name: Diana Skibinski -
Email: skibinski1@aol.com Phone: (219) 776-8746 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 11:00AM. Cost: $20.

Title: AKC 101 Show Chair Seminar/AKC Club Development
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy Fisher
Sponsoring Club: AKC Club Development, Anoka Co, KC, Cambridge KC

Contact Name: Guy Fisher -
Email: ghf@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A 6/21/2024 6/22/2024. Isanti County Fairgrounds; 3101 Mn Highway 95; Cambridge, MN 55008

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

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Cambridge, 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 101 Show Chair Seminar/AKC Club Development
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy Fisher
Sponsoring Club: AKC Club Development, Anoka Co, KC, Cambridge KC

Contact Name: Guy Fisher -
Email: ghf@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A 6/21/2024 6/22/2024. Isanti County Fairgrounds; 3101 Mn Highway 95; Cambridge, MN 55008

Title: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Judges Education & Workshop
Breed: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Presenter: Denise Dang
Sponsoring Club: Mid Del Tinker Kennel Club

Contact Name: Denise Dang -
Email: secretaryrtbca@gmail.com Phone: (405) 361-4237 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 4:30PM. Cost: $30.

Title: Advanced Retriever Hunting Test Seminar for Judges & Handlers
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Trish Jagoda
Sponsoring Club: Retriever Club of Northeast Pennsylvania

Contact Name: Sarah Wright -
Email: retrieverclub.nepa@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://tinyurl.com/NEPA2024 Two day seminar in Dallas, PA - see website for more information. Deadline to register is June 7.

Title: Judges Education for the Golden Retriever - Seminar and Workshop
Breed: Golden Retiever
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Fort Detroit Golden Retriever Club

Contact Name: Barbara Pepper -
Email: bonheurcavs@bellsouth.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A In conjunction with the Fort Detroit Golden Retriever club's back-to-back Specialties. Cost is $25 and pre-enrollment is critical as presentation is only possible if there is a sufficient number of students. Ringside mentoring offered July 5th.

Title: Judges Education for the Spanish Water Dog - National Specialty
Breed: Spanish Water Dog
Presenter: Lisa Harper
Sponsoring Club: Spanish Water Dog Club of America

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski -
Email: stoans@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://www.swdclub.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Ringside mentoring will be offered.

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 Held in conjunction with the Northeastern Maryland KC show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending the seminar. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf.

Title: AKC 101 Show Chair Seminar/AKC Club Development
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy Fisher
Sponsoring Club: AKC Club Development, Ann Arbor KC

Contact Name: Guy Fisher -
Email: ghf@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A 7/6/2024 & 7/7/2024, Monroe County Fairgrounds; 3775 S Custer Rd; Monroe, Michigan 48161. Scheduled to begin at 9:30AM

Title: Judges Education for the Bernese Mountain Dog
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Presenter: Susan Parr
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 1:30. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Title: Judges Education for the Newfoundland
Breed: Newfoundlands
Presenter: Ingrid Lyden
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 10:30. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

Title: Judges Education for the Great Pyrenees
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Presenter: Kimberly Kentopp
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 8:00. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

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

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the W. Friendship, 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 welcome

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 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 welcome

Title: AKC 101 Show Chair Seminar/AKC Club Development
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Guy Fisher
Sponsoring Club:  AKC Club Development, Ann Arbor KC

Contact Name: Guy Fisher -
Email: ghf@akc.org Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A 7/6/2024 & 7/7/2024, Monroe County Fairgrounds; 3775 S Custer Rd; Monroe, Michigan 48161. Scheduled to begin at 9:30AM

Title: Judges Education for the Mastiff
Breed: Mastiff
Presenter: Diane Collings
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 10:30. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

Title: Judges Education for the Boxer
Breed: Boxer
Presenter: Pat Healy
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 1:30. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

Title: Judges Education for the Siberian Husky
Breed: Siberian Husky
Presenter: Donna Beckman
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 8:00. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

Title: Judges Education for the St. Bernard
Breed: St. Bernards
Presenter: Joan Zielinski
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 8:00. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

Title: Judges Education for the Doberman Pinscher
Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Presenter: Gary and Faye Strauss
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 10:30. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

Title: Judges Education for the Bullmastiff
Breed: Bullmastiffs
Presenter: Barbara Brooks-Worrell
Sponsoring Club: Seattle KC, Gig Harbor KC, Puyallup Valley DF

Contact Name: Joan Zielinski or Christie Martinez -
Email: stoans@gmail.com or xtiepl@gmail.com Phone: (253) 709-5388 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Seminar and workshop scheduled to begin at 1:30. Mentoring will be offered at our three all breed shows (July 6-8) as well as our specialty day on Friday, July 5, 2024

Title: So You Want to be a Judge
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Blackhawk 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 Belvidere, IL dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held at 15 mins after BIS.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Woodstock Dog Club show. Cost $50. Please review the Junior Showmanship Rulebook prior to attending. Http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/REJRSH.pdf. Meet at Superintendents desk 15 minutes prior to judging - bring a chair

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Sturgis KC 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: Columbia Kennel Club

Contact Name: Janice Nepita -
Email: janicenepita@aol.com Phone: (803) 361-6901 Fax: N/A Website: N/A One-day seminar will include: How to move your dog correctly, proper stacking, ring procedures, breed specific presentation. 9 AM - 5 PM. Cost: $125 for Adults, $50 for Juniors, $75 for Observers. Registration deadline July 3rd. Bring your own chair!

Title: Judging the Norwegian Lundehund
Breed: Norwegian Lundehund
Presenter: Cindy Stansell
Sponsoring Club: Mason-Dixon Dog Judges Association

Contact Name: Al Ferruggiaro -
Email: alferrug@gmail.com Phone: (240) 418-8452 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Presentation begins at 7:00 pm. Location: Faith Church, 8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, Maryland

Title: DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for the Hound Group
Breed: Hound Breeds
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Dog Judges Association of America

Contact Name: Judith Brown -
Email: judithabrown@sbcglobal.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: https://djaa.org/seminars/houston/ Held in conjunction with the World Series of Dog Shows. July 14th -21st.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Tacoma KC Shows. The Only Institute Approved by the American Kennel Club to Fulfill the Requirement for Judging Applicants Applying After January 1, 2009.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (198) 163-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Beaumont 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 Judges Continuing Education
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Pam
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: - 175 Adams St.
Email: intrepid055@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional Information: This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on July 20 & 21 2024 (Saturday, 9AM to 5PM and Sunday, 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the AKC 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: Handling Clinic - Adult
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: AKC Registered Handlers Program

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the 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
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Ms. Lynn Meyer
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Waukesha Kennel Club show. 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: Mrs. Sandra D'Andrea
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the 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.

Title: AKC Agility Judges Continuing Education
Breed: N/A
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: 

Contact Name: Victoria MacVicar - 2551 Taylor RD.
Email: agilitybritts@earthlink.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A Additional Information: This is a two day seminar that must be attended in its entirety on August 6 & 7 2024 (Tuesday, 9AM to 5PM and Wednesday, 8AM to 3PM). AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years.

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

Contact Name: Lisa Farmer -
Email: lisafarmer2013@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: http://www.theyorkshireterrierclubofamerica.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Seminar and hands-on workshop. Ringside mentoring available throughout the specialty. Holiday Inn Louisville East 1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy

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

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

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

Contact Name: Marliese Moody -
Email: mxg@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3644 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.

Title: Judging the Russell Terrier
Breed: Russel Terrier
Presenter: Candace Lundin, DVM
Sponsoring Club: Mason-Dixon Dog Judges Association

Contact Name: Al Ferruggiaro -
Email: alferrug@gmail.com Phone: (240) 418-8452 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Presentation begins at 7:00 pm. Location: Faith Church, 8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, Maryland

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

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

Title: Judging Junior Showmanship
Breed: N/A
Presenter: Mr. Jeffrey Wright
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Manhattan Kansas KC 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: Mrs. Jane Myers
Sponsoring Club: American Kennel Club

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

Title: So You Want to be a Judge
Breed: N/A
Presenter: An AKC Executive Field Representative
Sponsoring Club: Tri City 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 Tri City KC dog shows, this FREE hour-long Educational Seminar is open to everyone. To be held at 15 mins after BIS.

Title: Italian Greyhound Club of America Judges Education Seminar/Workshop
Breed: Italian Greyhound
Presenter: Kim Brinker
Sponsoring Club: Italian Greyhound Club of America

Contact Name: Kim Brinker -
Email: sierravue@aol.com Phone: (559) 593-6760 Fax: N/A Website: https://italiangreyhound.org Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 1:00. Cost: $25. Ringside mentoring offered August 31rd and September 1st. Under the Sun Dog Training, 6540 Vincent Dr, Colorado Springs, CO

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

Contact Name: Allie Haras -
Email: axh3@akc.org Phone: (919) 816-3589 Fax: N/A Website: N/A Held in conjunction with the Cheyenne KC 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 for the Bedlington Terrier - AKC Approved as National Specialty Judges Education Program.
Breed: Bedlington Terrier
Presenter: N/A
Sponsoring Club: Bedlington Terrier Club of America

Contact Name: Judges Education Committee -
Email: N/A Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: JudgesEd@BedlingtonAmerica.com Judges Education completed with this event will be considered as our 2024 Nat'l Specialty Judges Edu Program. This includes attendance of the this seminar & ringside observations at the Saturday BTCA specialty. AKC Judging Ops has Approved this exception

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 Bridgewater, NJ 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 welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Name: Jason Hoke -
Email: jasonhoke@aol.com Phone: (646) 241-5800 Fax: N/A Website: https://gdca.org/ Held in conjunction with the National Specialty. Scheduled to begin at 6:00AM. Cost: $35. Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells, WI. Ringside mentoring will be offered Oct 31st - Nov 2nd.

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 Crosby, TX dog shows, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to kids 18 & under who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and stop by the Superintendent's Desk in the a.m. Mixed Breed dogs are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sponsoring Club: TOP DOG TRAINING CENTER

Contact Name: RENE FITCH - 18612 BANDERA RD, HELOTES, TX
Email: RFITCHES@YAHOO.COM Phone: (210) -27-8083 Fax: N/A Website: N/A

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

Contact Name: Blair Kelly - 9 Azar Ct.
Email: blair.kelly@att.net Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on July 26 & 27, 2025. (Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

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

Contact Name: Jane Mohr - 413 Allied Dr.
Email: jebmohr@gmail.com Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Website: N/A This is a two day seminar that must be attending in its entirety on September 9 & 10, 2025. (Tuesday 9am to 5pm and Wednesday 8am to 3pm) AKC Agility Judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every 3 years

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