Breed Handling Skills
Sign Up Form
Saturdays - 9/12/20-10/24/20
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
DESCRIPTION: This is an instructional class for exhibitors wanting to learn the skills of breed handling. What will be covered: show lead mechanics (such as how to "Walk the Lead," proper collar placement, and how to 'steer' your dog for weight shifts), hand stacking, free stacking, gait patterns (down-and-back and triangle; junior handlers can learn "L" and "T" patterns), and ring etiquette.
TIMES AND LOCATION: Classes will be held on Saturdays from 10am to 11am from September 12 through October 24 at the Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530, Area/Lot #1. Classes will run weather permitting. Cancelled classes will be rescheduled if possible. Maximum class attendance is 10 handlers per time slot.
COST: These are drop-in classes. Pay when you arrive. Checks are made out to PCOTC in the amount of $20.00.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS: All handlers must wear a mask, keep a 6 feet distance from other handling teams, and are advised to sanitize their hands as needed. Handlers will be asked to show their dogs teeth. The instructor will be wearing a mask and sanitize her hands after examination of each dog. Preparation for class: dogs water bowls and water for dog and handler, show lead, bait (soft treats), handlers to wear closed backed shoes.
REGISTRATION PROCESS: You must complete and submit this form separately for each class that you wish to attend. For example, if you wish to sign up for 3 Saturdays, you will submit 3 forms - 1 for each Saturday.
- After filing out this form, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a Drop-In form, and a Waiver and Release Form. Plese fill them out and email them back to the instructor.
- If you need to cancel, please contact Fran within 48 hours of your scheduled class, or as soon as ossible, so she can contact people who are on the waitlist.
- If a date you wish to register for is full, please email the instructor to be placed on a waitlist for that date.
INSTRUCTOR: Fran Hellman CPDT-KA; sunjaysgrs@aol.com; 845-234-1645
Please direct all questions and concerns to the instructor. Thank you!