Conformation Clicker Training Class

The class will start from the beginning, teaching you to train the behaviors your dog will need to show in the Conformation Ring. Using fun games like “stand in the hoop,” “paw target a mat,” and “show me,” you and your dog will have a great time as you learn specific breed ring behaviors. We’ll work on the show stack, free stacking, gaiting, looking enthusiastically at the judge, and being handled on the floor (and the table if you have a small dog) by a stranger.

Requirements:

1. Read and understand your dog’s breed standard, and bring a copy of it to class.
2. Find out exactly how your dog should “look” as they gait around the ring including tail carriage, ears, expression, etc. Have that information ready when you come to class.
3. Bring a copy of an article about your breed from an AKC Gazette or other breed magazine or book.

Ivy has received numerous Best of Breed wins on several of her Swedish Vallhunds, taking one female to her AKC Champion title in just three months, culminating in an Award of Excellence at Eukanuba in '07. She has a female Vallhund of her own breeding that is just a couple of points away from her AKC CH from the "Bred By Exhibitor" class! She also has shown two of her Vallhunds in the rare breed venue ARBA, both received their CH titles as well. In addition, in July 2008, Ivy received the amazing gift of being asked to fly to Sweden to handle two Swedish Vallhunds in the breed ring at the World Dog Show 2008.

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