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Schedule of Future Advanced Judging Institutes (PDF)
Judging Operations in collaboration with AKC’s Education department is offering breed-specific judges education webinars presented by parent club approved presenters. In addition, presentations on topical matters such as application qualifications and judging procedures and policies will be offered. Webinars will be approximately 90 minutes in length and are open to all. During the webinars, you will be able to ask questions and participate in engagement activities. Attendance of a breed specific webinar may be submitted as an educational credit for future application of that breed (1 CEU). Attendees are expected to be present and engaged for the entire webinar to receive credit. Reporting from the webinar host will be provided to the Judging Operations department. To register for a webinar please click on the link below. Parent clubs interested in coordinating a webinar in their breed should contact the Judging Operations Department at JudgingOps@akc.org.
Presented by the American Kennel Club and Dog Judges Association of America December 9 – 12, 2025 This year’s institute will also feature AKC’s soon to be fully recognized breeds: the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, and the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka. Cost $450. (*Individual seminars charged at $50 up to $450) Pre-registration for the 2025 AKC/DJAA Advanced Institute has closed. Please contact the Judging Operations Department for any inquiries. Under the parameters of the current Judging Approval Process, the attendance and participation in a breed seminar with hands-on workshop will result in three (3) CEU credits toward future application of that breed. If unfortunately, sufficient dogs could not be provided to conduct a proper hands-on workshop, two (2) CEU credits will be earned for attendance of the seminar. Credit for a hands-on workshop will not be granted if sufficient dogs were not available for the exercise. Hotel Room Blocks for Orlando December 2025 AKC Event Week will open TODAY, THURSDAY July 31st at 1pm Eastern Time Hotel list is on AKC’s website – CLICK HERE Please CALL the Hotel directly or call the reservation line to make your reservation and ask for the AKC National Championship Event Week Group Block rate. Reservations in the Group Block CANNOT be reserved online
Held in Conjunction with the AKC National Championship
Orange County Convention Center – North/South Building
9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819
Registration for Basic Institute will close 7 days prior to the start date. TO REGISTER – Make sure you go through all steps until you see “THANK YOU” and a transaction number is issued. This is your receipt and indicates you have completed your registration. Any questions or issues please call 919-816-3589. 2025 Dates and Locations 2026 Dates and Locations Please contact Judging Operations at judgingops@akc.org with any questions.
Pre-Registration IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED – space for “walk-ins” is not guaranteed.
The AKC’s Judging Operations Department is a great resource in assisting parent clubs through the process of developing an effective Judge’s breed education program. Any inquiries or questions, please email judgesed@akc.org You may also contact, Mr. Gregory McCarthy, AKC Executive Field Representative/Judges Education Liaison, available for advice, direction, and information As required in the Board-approved Judging Approval Process, seminars and workshops must meet AKC criteria for credit (see criteria located in the reports and guides link below). Upon completion of seminars and seminars with hands-on workshops the presenter, club or host organization must submit the required forms (see Forms & Guidelines below) to the Judging Operations Department to allow attendees’ records to be updated and credited accordingly. To post seminars to the AKC Seminar page, please use the form provided, located under the Introduction link below. Institutes, seminars and workshops must be accessible to the American Kennel Club staff including the Executive Field Staff. Reports and Guides
Listing a Seminar
Download the form below or you may contact:
Aleyah Evans, Judging Operations Department
phone: (919) 816-3862
fax: (919) 816-4225
email: judgesed@akc.org
Seminar Announcement Form (this form allows you to save onto your computer, complete and submit to Judging Operations)
Click here to view a detailed list of club requirements, costs, and other pertinent information. To request a seminar, please complete the Performance Events Seminar Request form. Questions? Please contact: AKC Performance Judges Department phone: 919-816-3904 email: performancejudges@akc.org
Click here to view a detailed list of club requirements, costs, and other pertinent information. To request a seminar, please complete the Scent Work Seminar Request form. Questions? Please contact: AKC Performance Judges Department phone: 919-816-3904 email: performancejudges@akc.org