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GEORGE ALSTON HANDLING SEMINAR

SPONSORED BY THE WILMINGTON KENNEL CLUB, INC.

DECEMBER 6TH AND 7TH

LOCATION:  The Wilmington Kennel Club’s Training Building

2035 Sunset Lake Rd., Newark, Delaware

(Approximately 1 mile from I-95 – Exit #1A)

COST:           $150.00 for Participants / $75.00 for Spectators

                       Note: Junior Handler $75 with attending adult $15.00

Morning refreshments & a luncheon will be provided. 

GEORGE ALSTON, author of The Winning Edge, will be conducting an intensive two-day handling seminar on December 6th and 7th 2008.  This event will be held indoors in a large, fully matted ring from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Check-in will be from 8:00 am – 8:30 am each day. 

Who should attend?? – Anyone who has ever lost to a lesser dog in the conformation show ring!  Regardless of whether you are competing for the Winner’s points, Best of Breed, the Group, or even Best in Show, this clinic can help you sharpen your Winning Edge!

This clinic is designed to educate the participants, it is not intended to be a training session for the dogs.  Please bring only ring-wise, well mannered dogs over one year of age.  Dogs must be current on all vaccinations (you must bring proof of rabies vaccine).  Handlers may alternate between dogs.  Crating areas inside the building will be available for your convenience.  Dogs must be crate trained as they will be in a separate room from the seminar.  Dogs that are disruptive will have to be removed from the building.  Weather permitting, you may wish to leave you dogs in your vehicles.  Parking is adjacent to the building which is in a secluded complex.

Only individuals who have enrolled in the seminar will be permitted in the building.  Children who wish to participate must be over nine years of age and handle dogs of appropriate size and temperament.  Any individual under eighteen years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the registration form prior to enrollment in the seminar.

COURSE LEVELS:

Beginner (Limited to 20 Participants with dogs):  This class is geared toward the novice exhibitor and Junior Handlers.

Advanced (Limited to 20 Participants with dogs):  This class is for participants who are at the point that they do not have to consciously think about their every move.

Observers (Unlimited):  This is extremely beneficial if you have never attended before.  This offers a great opportunity to listen and learn without the distraction of a dog.

At the end of the seminar there will be a competition for Best Handler in each class.  These two winners will compete  with each other and a rosette being awarded for Best Handler in Show.  A rosette will also be awarded to the student who is Most Improved at each level. Participants should wear appropriate “show clothes”, such as rubber soled shoes.  It is also suggested that you bring pencil and paper in order to take notes.  Mr. Alston is a demanding teacher and he makes no bones about calling it like he sees it.  If you bring a tough skin and a desire to learn, you will walk away having attended one of the most enlightening and useful seminars ever!

The Clinic will include tips on:

  • Showing a dog to its greatest advantage

  • Enhancing the dog’s overall appearance

  • The psychology and philosophy of winning

  • Handler attitude and ring appearance

Click Here for a Separate Registration Form, easier to print, fill out and mail!

 

Upon receiving the Registration Form below, an email confirmation will be sent out.  The Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Newark, Delaware is convenient and accepts dogs.  Their telephone number is (302) 368-8521.  If you have any questions with regard to this event, please contact Pat Bagger at (302) 478-3094 or email pcbagger207w@veriozon.net or Carol Zielinski  at (610) 459-1696 or e-mail at caztcz1@aol.com.

Payment must accompany registration form in order to reserve your place in the seminar.  Please make checks payable to: Wilmington Kennel Club, Inc.

REGISTRATION FORM

Name of Participant:    ___________________________________________________

Address:                        ___________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:             ___________________________________________________

Telephone Number:      ___________________  E-mail:  ________________________

Breed of Dog:               ___________________________________________________

Please Select One of the Following:

_____ Beginner with Dog ($150.00)

_____ Junior Handler with Dog ($75.00)

_____ Attending Adult with Jr Handler ($15.00)

_____ Advanced with Dog ($150.00)

_____ Observer ($75.00)

Note:  In the Beginner and Advanced Classes, spaces will be filled on a first-come basis up to the enrollment limits.  If, upon receipt of your payment and registration form, all spaces are filled in those classes, do you want to change your registration to Observer with a refund for the difference and be placed on the waiting list?                 _____ Yes        _____ No

Return form as soon as possible to: Pat Bagger 207 W Pembrey Drive Wilmington, DE 19803. Remember, registration is on a first-come basis.  Register early!

 

Signature of parent or guardian if participant is under 18: ___________________________

To download this flyer in the WORD format, click here.

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