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Conformation Class |
| Show Handling Classes are held most Thursday nights. This is a “drop in” class. Fee $5 per person. We usually divide into two rings, beginners who need more individual attention in one ring and more experienced handlers in the other, or big dogs in one ring and small dogs in the other. |
| No class during holidays, the weeks of the Raleigh Tarheel Spring & Fall circuits, and when other large shows are nearby. Please check the schedule below. |
| We start promptly at 7 pm and try to finish by 8:30, unless students need to work longer on particular issues. Ring reserved 6-7 pm for instructors working their own dogs prior to class. Before 7 pm, please sign in, put your $5 in the envelope and get ready for class with show lead on and bait ready! |
| You MUST bring shot record the first night of class and show the instructor. Puppies MUST have rabies vaccination. This is not a puppy socialization class, nor a place for dogs with aggression issues. Handling class is not the place to bring puppies or dogs that are not in control, not leash-trained to walk without constantly pulling, lunging or jumping. Dogs should be able to take direction from their owners, stand still and allow touching and examination by an instructor or “judge.” We’re willing to work with you, but safety for instructors, other students and dogs comes first. If your dog has any aggression issues to other dogs or people, this is not the class to work on those issues. You’ll be asked to leave class if your dog exhibits aggression to dogs or people (per the DKC class guidelines posted on the building wall). |
| If your female is in HEAT you may come to class, but she must have britches on. She presents a huge distraction to highly interested males who may target her and challenge other males. Ideally, every handler will have 100% control of his dog and keep it on a short lead, but not everyone’s at that stage. |
| No class if bad weather (torrential rains/hurricane/ice/snow) or schools are closed. Call instructors before noon on Thursday if you’re wondering if we’ll have class that night. Don’t email because we likely won’t get it in time to respond. Email or call for all other questions about class or handling. |
Nancy Adams (919) 967-3002 email Nancy |
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