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You may search several different ways in order to find the seminars you may be interested in. Please choose the way you wish to see the seminars presented in order to proceed:

Schedule of Future Advanced Judging Institutes (PDF)

  • 2025 AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Non-Sporting and Herding Breeds +

    Presented by the American Kennel Club and Dog Judges Association of America
    Held in Conjunction with the AKC National Championship
    Orange County Convention Center – North/South Building
    9899 International Drive; Orlando, Florida 32819

    Additional information including the schedule of individual breed presentations and enrollment information will be posted once finalized.

     

  • General Information for Judges Education Coordinators (JEC's) +

    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

  • To list a Conformation 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)

  • To list an Obedience, Agility or Tracking Seminar +

    Please contact:
    Companion Events
    phone: 919-816-3575
    email: obedience@akc.org

  • To list a Performance Seminar +

    Please contact:
    AKC Performance Judges Department
    phone: 919-816-3904
    fax: 919-816-3905
    email: performancejudges@akc.org