AKC SUSPENDED

MAY 2026

The first (1999) and ONLY compiled source of AKC suspensions, penalties and reprimands. Search American Kennel Club records by person's name, state, charges, or penalty. *For previous records, click links at the bottom of page.

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Current Suspensions/Reprimands

May 2026 AKC Disciplinary Action Report

... suspended Ms. Tatyana Stepanchenko (Snohomish, WA) from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, for refusal to make her dogs and records available for inspection when requested, effective February 24, 2026. (Pomeranians, Poodles)

... suspended Ms. Alena Davis (Lutz, FL) from registration privileges for three months and imposed a $500 fine, for signing AKC documents on behalf of another without filing a properly completed Power of Attorney form, effective March 24, 2026. (Bulldogs)

Ms. Michele Beatty (Middletown, MD). Action was taken by the German Shepherd Dog Club of America for conduct at its October 25, 2025 event. Ms. Beatty was charged with failure to properly control a dog at an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a three month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective March 3, 2026. (German Shepherd Dogs)

Ms. Kathy Doehler (Pueblo, CO). Action was taken by the Corpus Christi Kennel Club for conduct at its January 9, 2026 event. Ms. Doehler was charged with improper treatment in connection with an event. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a three month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $300 fine, effective January 20, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

Ms. Janyce Selkin (Rhinebeck, NY). Action was taken by the Mid-Hudson Kennel Association for conduct at its February 8, 2026 event. Ms. Selkin was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a one month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective February 18, 2026. (Border Collies, Briards)

Ms. Constance Bartlett (Rohnert Park, CA). Action was taken by the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California for conduct at its September 20, 2025 event. Ms. Bartlett was charged with conduct characterized by the Staff Committee as inappropriate public criticism of a judge, not disruptive, but demonstrating lack of sportsmanship. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and imposed a $100 fine. Ms. Bartlett appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board denied the appeal and affirmed the penalty. (Border Terriers)

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