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German Shepherd Dog
Club of Manitoba, Inc.
invites you to attend a
One-Day (total immersion) Handling
Seminar on Sunday, April 7, 2002
Guest Lecturer
GERI THOMPSON
All-Breed Professional Handler
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Geri Thompson is an all-breed professional handler, currently living in Winnipeg, who over the past 30 years has finished hundreds of champions and campaigned countless others.
Held At: High Flyers Training Building, 884 Bradford Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
SCHEDULE
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Introduction
Purpose of seminar
Teaching philosophy
Reading Material
Armbands
Leashes - types, colors and uses
How you should move (1-2-3),
Obstacle course - no dogs
Changing directions
Changing speeds
Moving with loose leads - with dogs
Lunging exercise
Baiting - all aspects
Patterns - down & back, triangle, and the "L"
Courtesy circles (Yes/No)
Turns at end of mat (Right/Left)
Break - exercise dogs
Picking a show dog
Specialing vs. Finishing
When to start showing - when to stop
Stacking - fronts, rears, floor, table, eyes closed
Showing the Dog's bite
Standards - What Judge looks for
Show Terms/Anatomy
What to do when the judge approaches
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Break - exercise dogs
How to read a premium list and judging schedule
Getting to the ring on time
Points - Getting them/keeping them/ribbon colors
Getting in the zone
Review all patterns
Showmanship/Grandstanding/Hiding Faults
Break - exercise dogs
Grooming the exhibitor - Go in smiling
The set-up, tables, crates, x-pens
Sportsmanship
Questions from the floor
Obstacle course - with dogs
Break - exercise dogs
Picking winners on the move and well stacked
Review stacking (countdown)
Review all patters (include "T" and Reverse)
Breed Standards
Applause exercise
That's All Folks!!
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Applications may be sent to:
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Doreen Fleisher
31 Newbury Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0V6
Phone (204) 772-5456 for information
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Drop Off Entries at:
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Nobler Pet Products, 999 King Edward St.
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Fax Entries to:
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(204) 444-4FAX (4329)
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On-line Entries taken:
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Here at www.goto-enter.com
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All cheques payable to: German Shepherd Dog Club of Manitoba, Inc.
Credit and Debit Card payments accepted
(10% added to credit card payments; please add 7% to debit card payments)
Reserve your spaces early, don't miss out !!
I WISH TO RESERVE:
____$30 Person/___$50 Couple/___$15 Junior/___$15 Handling Manual/___$10 Spectator
TOTAL AMOUNT _____________ Prices include lunch and coffee breaks.
NAME_________________________________ BREED OF DOG______________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________ PH#_________________
Credit Card Payments: Name on Card _____________________________ Expires____
Credit Card #_______________________________ Visa___ MC___ AmEx___ [10% added]
Dedit Card Payments: G.o.T.o. Account #_____________________________ [Add 7%]
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