The Judge will makes the dog gait away from him to see the action of the hindquarters; across the ring, to see if his movement has sufficient drive and power and towards him to see the action of the front legs.

Temperament is also taken into account, this is where proper show training is important. If your dog is nervous and shies away from the Judge, or one that tries to bite the Judge, your dog will be penalised.

Basically bad handling can really ruin the chances of a good dog. In order for your dog to give of his best in the ring, he must be handled well. Our classes for show handling & show dog training will train you on showmanship & teach you the proper way to prepare your dog readily for his performance in the show ring.

Group Show Dog Handling & Show Training for Pedigree Dogs Ring do’s and don’ts Ring etiquette Better understanding of your dog Learn the basics of handling different breeds Learn to make your dog look good in the ring Learn the ‘I’, ‘L’, ‘T’, ‘triangles’, ‘round the ring’ and the ‘figure of 8’ Limited to 15 Dogs per class All breeds are welcome $200 (4 weeks Program, 1 Hour Weekly with Theory & Practical) Private Show Dog Handling & Show Training Avaliable @ $100 per session. Please call for more informations.