Welcome to JudgeLab
JudgeLab is a professional development platform for dog agility judges who want to perform at a higher level.
We provide practical, modern training resources designed to sharpen decision-making, improve course design, and support judges both in and out of the ring. From online learning to hands-on, in-person support, JudgeLab exists to raise standards, challenge habits, and help judges judge with confidence.
This isn’t theory for theory’s sake.
JudgeLab focuses on real courses, real dogs, real pressures—and the skills judges actually need when it matters.
What JudgeLab Delivers
- Structured online training to build consistency, accuracy, and clarity in judging
- Course design guidance and critique, grounded in dogs’ lines, grade-appropriate testing, and safety
- Ongoing support and CPD, including in-person training days and show-side assistance
- Expert-led content covering psychology, conflict management, accessibility, equipment safety, and physical resilience
Judging is demanding—mentally, physically, and emotionally. JudgeLab treats it that way. We support judges not just to qualify, but to perform, adapt, and stand up to scrutiny at every level of the sport.
JudgeLab is where judging gets taken apart, rebuilt, and done properly.
“JudgeLab helped me bridge the gap between knowing the rules and actually judging confidently. The scenario-based exercises made me think like a real judge, not just a rulebook reader.”
— Emily R., Apprentice Agility Judge–
“I’ve been judging for over a decade, and JudgeLab still challenged me. It’s rare to find a tool that sharpens consistency and decision-making at this level.”
— Mark L., Senior Agility Judge
“As a trainer preparing to judge, JudgeLab gave me clarity and confidence. I felt far more prepared than I expected, especially when it came to complex fault scenarios.”
— Jason P., Agility Instructor & Judge-in-Training