Schooley’s Mountain Kennel Club
Presents A
George Alston Handling Workshop
George Alston is one of the top professional handlers of all time. His handling credits began with winning Best Junior Handler at Westminster at the age of 14 and his handling career includes winning over 200 Best in Shows and over 600 Group 1’s. This workshop is a hands-on learning opportunity and will include:
·How to evaluate a dog and show it to its greatest advantage.
·Techniques to enhance the overall appearance of a show dog, including breed type, stacking and gaiting.
·The psychology and philosophy of winning and how to prepare the dog and handler.
·Handler attitude and ring appearance.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22, 2006 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
WHERE: Top Dog Bartley Road, Flanders, New Jersey
COURSE LEVELS
BEGINNERS:Limited to 20 people/dog teams.
Handler must be at least 10 years of age. A mature, well-trained dog will be to your learning advantage. NO DOGS UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE.
ADVANCED:Limited to 20 people/dog teams.
Handler should have handled for 5 years or finished at least 2 dogs to their championships. NO DOGS UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE.
OBSERVERS:Unlimited number of individuals WITHOUT DOGS. Bring a notepad and a pen/pencil.
Audio recordings are permitted, but sorry, no video.
WORKSHOP FEES: Beginners and Advanced participants -$155.00 for both days
Observers - $85.00 for both days
This Workshop is to teach the participants how to handle their dogs. It is NOT a training session for the dog. All dogs must be at least one year of age.
All dogs must be crated quietly. A separate area for crating will be provided for dogs involved in the seminar. You will be responsible for the proper care and cleaning up of your dogs.
Soft crates, grooming and grooming tables, prong collars and Flexi-leads will NOT be permitted for any reason.
A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for all participants and observers.
There will be a competition at the end of the workshop. All participants should bring or wear “show clothesâ€