AKC SUSPENDED

AUGUST 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

August 2026 AKC Disciplinary Action Report

The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Ms. Brooklyn Beck (Golden Valley, AZ) for twenty five years of all AKC privileges and imposed a $5,000 fine, for violating AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment policy, effective May 21, 2026. (Multiple Breeds)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for ten years and imposed a $2,000 fine, for violating AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment policy: Effective June 23, 2026: Ms. Alexah Holm (Taylorsville, UT) Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd Dogs | Ms. Ellen Telleen (Fairfield, IA) Multiple Breeds | Ms. Krysta Telleen (Fairfield, IA) Multiple Breeds

Ms. Mary Fisher (Mechanicsville, VA). Action was taken by the Gloucester Kennel Club for conduct at its June 19, 2026 event. Ms. Fisher was charged with neglect at or in connection with an event by individual and any conduct that results in the death of an animal. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a ten year suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $2,000 fine, effective July 27, 2026. (Golden Retrievers, Border Collies)

... suspended Mr. Kurt Williams (Las Vegas, NV) for ten years of all AKC privileges and imposed a $2,000 fine, for violating AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment policy, effective January 20, 2026. Mr. Williams appealed this decision to the Board Appeals Committee who denied the appeal. (Chow Chows, French Bulldogs)

... suspended Ms. Elham Alayyoub (Le Roy, MN) for five years of all AKC privileges and imposed a $1,000 fine, for violating AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment policy, effective February 24, 2026. Ms. Alayyoub appealed this decision to the Board Appeals Committee who denied the appeal. (Chow Chows, French Bulldogs)

Dr. Vijaya Galic (El Paso, TX). Action was taken by the Marquette Kennel Club for conduct at its August 30, 2025 event. Dr. Galic was charged with conduct characterized by the Staff Committee as neglect at or in connection with an event by individual. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $1,000 fine, effective January 21, 2026. Dr. Galic appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board denied the appeal and affirmed the penalty. (Pomeranians)

Ms. Valerie Metcalf (Chandler, AZ). Action was taken by the Tucson Kennel Club for conduct at its November 14, 2025 event. Ms. Metcalf was charged with conduct characterized by the Staff Committee neglect at or in connection with an event by individual. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month suspension of all AKC privileges and imposed a $1,000 fine, effective December 1, 2025. Ms. Metcalf appealed the decision to an AKC Trial Board. The AKC Trial Board’s report and findings were presented to the AKC Board of Directors. The AKC Board of Directors based on the report and findings of the Trial Board denied the appeal and affirmed the penalty. (Great Dane)

... suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for six months and imposed a $500 fine, for refusal to make their dogs and records available for inspection when requested: Effective June 23, 2026: Ms. Desiree Cureno (Apple Valley, CA) Cane Corsos | Mr. Adrian Martinez (Chicago, IL) French Bulldogs | Mr. Aldo Martinez (Fontana, CA) Bulldogs, French Bulldogs

Ms. Gina Massolo (Cottonwood, CA). Action was taken by the Mastiff Club of America for conduct at its May 16, 2026 event. Ms. Massolo was charged with physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective May 31, 2026. (Mastiffs, French Bulldogs)

Ms. Deena Mathog (Rochester, MI). Action was taken by the Bichon Frise Club of America for conduct at its May 14, 2026 event. Ms. Mathog was charged with threatening or menacing behavior that does not result in physical contact. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a six month event suspension and imposed a $500 fine, effective May 15, 2026. (Bichons Frises)

Ms. Marylyn DeGregorio (Hartsdale, NY). Action was taken by the Port Chester Obedience Training Club for conduct at its April 12, 2026 event. Ms. DeGregorio was charged with inappropriate, abusive, or foul language. The Staff Committee reviewed the Event report and set the penalty as a reprimand and imposed a $100 fine. (Doberman Pinscher)

Notification of fine imposed on Superintendent for failure to distribute ribbons within 60 days Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Chapter 5, Section 12. Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC..............$1500

Notification of fines imposed on Performance Clubs for not treating all entrants equally, Fast CAT Regulations, Chapter 12, Section 11. Northwestern Pennsylvania Scent Work Association......................................$1500

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