Zach Gulaboff Davis

Bringing with him a decade of judging experience and 20 years in the sport, Zach Gulaboff Davis has presided over events including The Westminster Kennel Club Masters Agility Championship Finals, AKC Agility Invitational, Northeast Agility Championship Finals, and the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship.

Active in a wide array of dog sports, Zach has competed with PACH2 Lucy the Corgi and Polo the Border Collie—a Rally High Combined winner at the Border Collie Society of America national specialty. These days, he frequently runs his wife Emily's Shetland Sheepdog, Sophie, who has been ranked the number one agility dog in her breed for multiple years. His competitive background spans Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Junior Showmanship, and Conformation.

Beyond the agility arena, Zach is a multifaceted professional with pursuits in music composition, higher education, and real estate investment. He holds a doctorate from Johns Hopkins University and brings skills in educational training, project management, and event organization. Originally from Los Angeles and raised in Oregon, Zach divides his time between Jersey City, New Jersey, and Northeast Ohio.

If you ever have time, ask him about the countless parallels between composing and one of his favorite activities, course design—but be prepared for a long conversation!

Zach will "retire" from judging in late 2024 to join the AKC as an Agility Executive Field Representative.