Novice Conformation Handling – Wednesday 7:15pm – Pat Foley & Winnie Radolan

Effective July 22, masks will be optional. However, any instructor may request students to wear a mask during class.

The goal of our ongoing Show Handling Class is to help you and your dog become a skilled, confident and happy team, ready to make a polished presentation to Conformation judges. Dog/handler teams practice either floor or table stacking for judges’ examination. Various gaiting patterns are executed so that you and your dog can move fluidly in whatever pattern you encounter. In addition, dogs get lots of experience being touched, existing comfortably with different breeds, and developing a relaxed and positive attitude. Individual guidance is offered in breed specific presentation as well as presenting your dog’s best assets to a judge, while downplaying minor imperfections. Class often includes grooming advice as well as trouble-shooting for dogs who have encountered show ring hiccups. We emphasize a positive experience for the dog/handler team.

Register for the whole session or pay per class. $27.50 for members, $36 for non-members.

Please email Winnie for more information or if you plan to drop in.

Instructors: Pat Foley & Winnie Radolan

Open to RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY who are currently in THIS CLASS until February 23. Open to all others starting February 24.