WHAT I CAN HELP WITH...
With experience of a huge number of breeds, and a background in obedience training and behaviour modification, I can help you with a variety of problems you may be having with your show dogs, as well as provide general advice on how to slicken up your performance in the showring!
I can help you and your dogs with:
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Stacking problems
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Fidgety dogs
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Hesitant movement
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Dogs who have lost their show-ring vivacity
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First-time handlers with a new show dog
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Experienced handlers with a difficult show dog
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Nervousness in the show-ring
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Dogs who are over-excitable
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and MANY other difficulties you may be experiencing!
I don't train your dog for you. I teach you how to train your dog, how to work with it, and how to show it to best advantage.
Whilst there are a huge number of "dog" problems I can help with, I also help handlers who get nervous, stressed, or anxious when in the ring, all of which will affect their dogs performance!
I can help you with:
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Handling nerves
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Show-ring anxiety
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Lack of confidence
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Coping with stress in the ring
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Ways in which you can become a more confidence and assertive handler.
ONE TO ONE CLINICS
My one to one clinics remain exceptionally popular - with many people travelling for hours to attend!
For those who prefer one-to-one help, these sessions give an opportunity to examine your handling skills, improve & hone them, to get the best from your dog on a quiet, one to one basis. Great for general handling advice, or to target specific problems, all within a show-style environment! Each session lasts up to 30 minutes, however sessions may be shorter depending on your dog’s individual progression and attention span. I will fit as much into the session as possible and allow for comfort breaks for your dog too – keeping it short, sharp and enjoyable.
One to one clinics are currently priced at £40 per dog and handler per session (one handler may bring up to two dogs to work with).
My one to one clinics are usually undertaken in South Lanarkshire, which is easily accessible from most areas of Central Scotland and the North of England. Many handlers have travelled significant distances to come for help and advice!
GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS
Whilst one to one clinics allow you to focus entirely on your dog and any problems you may be having, small group training sessions are also available. These allow handlers to put into practice all they have picked up from a one to one, in a more "show-like" atmosphere with the added distraction of other dogs.
TRAINING DAYS FOR GROUPS AND CLUBS
I can work with clubs/societies/breed clubs/groups, and individuals, to set up a training day in their own area. These days offer a full-day workshop encompassing a presentation about show dogs, showing, show ring attitude, and handler psychology. This is followed by practical sessions with handlers and their own dogs to allow them to focus on individual problems or areas they wish to work on. I have run successful days like these across the country in England, Scotland and Southern Ireland, and have all been very well received with candidates and host clubs alike.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE...
In person show dog handling workshops:
Handling to Advantage, full day workshop including time with handlers & dogs.
Handling to Advantage, half day presentation.
Online show dog handling seminars:
Handling to Advantage, three part online webinar.
Problem solving webinars: Becoming A More Confident Handler, Advanced Handling Techniques, Puppy Training Techniques, and more.
Judging Seminars:
Introduction to Judging Pedigree Dogs (part day in person, or online)
Stewarding (non KC Accredited, circa 2 hours in person, or online)
Kennel Club Points of The Dog Hands On Assessment (available at all venues and shows, individual assessment)*
Kennel Club Conformation and Movement (full day seminar, ideal lead up to Points Of The Dog assessment)*
Kennel Club Requirements of a Dog Show Judge (evening online seminar (no exam) or part day in person seminar (with exam)*
*-KC requirement for all UK show dog judges.
RATES AND AVAILABILITY UPON REQUEST.