Beginner Show Handling
This is a class for handlers with young, inexperienced show prospects as well as those handlers who are new to showing dogs. You will learn how to show your dog to their best advantage so that the judge can’t take their eyes off of them! Subject matter covered in this class is:
- Proper Equipment
- Gaiting
- Stacking
- Judges Examination
Your dog should know basic behavior like how to walk on a leash on your left side and how to stack. They should also be very comfortable around other dogs.
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $165
Advanced Show Handling
This class is for dogs over 6 months of age or older and for handlers who have shown dogs to their Championship. They should be acquainted with ring procedure and ring patterns. Concentration will be on:
- Mental and Physical Conditioning
- Fit paws for conditioning and balance
- Standing for exam
- Stacking for table breeds, floor breeds, and ramp breeds
- Proper Gaiting Speeds
- Gaiting Speed for triangle, down and back, diagonal and L pattern
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $165
Drop-in cost: $25/class