Upcoming Events

 

 

 

 

 

JULY 14 -15

 

AKC Sanctioned All Breed Shows

Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, Woodstock, VA

Moss-Bow Foley Dog Shows, Superintendant

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 8-9 2012

 

A Rare Opportunity to Participate in a GEORGE ALSTON SUPER ADVANCED HANDLING CLINIC


Location: UAW HALL, 2625 PAPERMILL ROAD, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601


           
Proudly Hosted By The Shawnee Kennel Club

 


George Alston, author of The Winning Edge, is one of the top professional dog handlers of all time. For more than 30 years, George led the dogs entrusted to him to countless wins, including more than 200 Best in Show rosettes and 600+ Group placements. Now retired from handling, this acknowledged master
instructor in conformation handling travels throughout the U.S. presenting seminars designed to develop
and polish handling skills necessary for success in class, Group, and Best in Show competitions.


A Rare Opportunity to Participate in a

GEORGE ALSTON HANDLING CLINIC

8 A.M. – 5 P.M. EACH DAY

For people wanting to compete in Best of Breed, Group, and Best in Show competition.

This seminar is held only once a year!

Attendees come from all over the world to learn how to...

 

Be part of the Winner’s Circle!!!

 

Preparation: George begins with the psychology and philosophy of showing dogs, preparing both the dog and the handler for the BOB, Group, and BIS rings. He also expands on the fine points of training, feeding, and veterinary care for the dog. In addition, George discusses the physical and mental conditioning aspects of showing.

 

Demonstration: You will learn the process of evaluating a dog. By the end of this clinic, each participant will be able to evaluate any dog and determine what adjustments should be made to present proper breed type.

 

Prerequisite: You must have attended a previous Alston Handling Seminar as an advanced or beginner handler, or observer. The Super Advanced Clinic starts where the previous seminar ended.

 

Demonstration Dogs: Twenty dogs will be used for demonstration (Sunday only). Eligible dogs must be Champions that are being shown in the Specials Ring by the handler attending the clinic. A variety of breeds will be chosen one month prior to the clinic. If your dog is selected, confirmation will be sent by e-mail.

 

Cost: $125.00 per participant (with or without a dog). Fee includes continental breakfast, sandwich lunch, and snacks each day. Clinic fees are not refundable.

 

For more information, contact Anne Legge, 540-327-4260,     annelegge@comcast.net

Accommodations: Because area motels may change policies on accepting dogs, please contact them directly. Please

be considerate so we may continue to use these facilities.

Candlewood Suites, 1135 Millwood Pike 540-667-8323 ($12/day/pet, limit of 2)

Best Western Lee Jackson, 711 Millwood Ave. 540-662-4154 ($5/day/pet)

Travelodge-Winchester, 160 Front Royal Pike 540-665-0685 ($10/pet)

Red Roof Inn, Rte. 50 East at I-81 540-667-5000 (No fee. No pets left unattended.)

Super 8 Motel, 1077 Millwood Pike 540-665-4450 ($10/pet)

Quality Inn, 1017 Millwood Pike 540-545-8121 (pet-friendly, no fee)

Days Inn, 2951 Valley Ave. 540-667-1200 ($5/day/pet)