Greater Lafayette Kennel Club - Conformation Classes

GREATER LAFAYETTE KENNEL CLUB, INC

Service....Conformation....Performance....Since 1945

Conformation - contact Alicia Bloomfield for more information

Wednesday at 7:30pm -Dogs 4 months and older, purebred OR mixed breed!

Allows dogs headed for the show ring a "mock" class to practice. This class will utilize several experienced dog show handlers as instructors and will allow participants to get advice on different techniques used in successfully showing dogs.

To find out more information, or learn the current conformation schedule, please join the conformation listserve.

Conformation Handling Class
Target Dog and Age Range:	Purebred or mixed breed allowed, little or no training needed, 4 months and up
Goals:	Allow dogs headed for the show ring a "mock" class to practice within
Prerequisite skills:	None
Promotion requirements:	None, no advanced class offered
Class size, duration:	15 maximum and 2 students minimum. one hour per week
Publications for instructor guidance:	AKC Guidelines
Skills covered in class:	Dog standing for exam including inspection of teeth and testicles (on males) Stacking on table for Exam (for table breeds) Moving in various patterns at judges’ requests. Moving as group (mulitple dogs of various sizes)
Equipment provided by the handler:	Collar and lead of show style (contact instructor with questions) Soft, bite-sized treats or other "Bait"
Equipment provided by GLKC:	Mats Ring gates Exam table