Chris
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Mad About, Simply Mad About George!!
Tofu Pup, the good news is, he doesn't (at least not any more) ask Sheltie handlers to act like Sporting dog handlers. No "screwing in" the feet, no cranking the head up. His philosophy is, 'Every dog is different. Learn the basic handling kills, but apply them to the individual dog."
Frankly, I would have paid double the $150 fee to attend this seminar. From lead handling to working the L pattern, from presentation for examination to appropriate, dog-specific baiting techniques, this was a gold mine! I plan to attend a George Alston every year until I get my show puppy in four years.
Yes, I was the subject of many smart cracks -- I am proud to have been the symbolic "blonde" who goofed up. George would zing me, hollering (yes, he hollers): "Is THAT how I showed you how the hold a lead???" And I would laugh -- and correct my error. I made one spectacular goof, and George walked over shaking his head, lifted up my blonde hair, and said to the crowd, "See?" Everyone roared!! I thought it was a riot -- and I sure didn't make that mistake again!!!
And, I just HAVE to add, Team Nattering Springs won 4th place in the beginner's class of 13 dogs. Layla and I were one of only two teams who had never stepped foot in the show ring. I will treasure that white rosette as proof that I CAN show Shelties some day!!! Layla behaved like a seasoned champion -- all because of what I learned at the Alston seminar.
(Disclaimer: I received no payment for this endorsement.
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Tofu Pup, the good news is, he doesn't (at least not any more) ask Sheltie handlers to act like Sporting dog handlers. No "screwing in" the feet, no cranking the head up. His philosophy is, 'Every dog is different. Learn the basic handling kills, but apply them to the individual dog."
Frankly, I would have paid double the $150 fee to attend this seminar. From lead handling to working the L pattern, from presentation for examination to appropriate, dog-specific baiting techniques, this was a gold mine! I plan to attend a George Alston every year until I get my show puppy in four years.
Yes, I was the subject of many smart cracks -- I am proud to have been the symbolic "blonde" who goofed up. George would zing me, hollering (yes, he hollers): "Is THAT how I showed you how the hold a lead???" And I would laugh -- and correct my error. I made one spectacular goof, and George walked over shaking his head, lifted up my blonde hair, and said to the crowd, "See?" Everyone roared!! I thought it was a riot -- and I sure didn't make that mistake again!!!
And, I just HAVE to add, Team Nattering Springs won 4th place in the beginner's class of 13 dogs. Layla and I were one of only two teams who had never stepped foot in the show ring. I will treasure that white rosette as proof that I CAN show Shelties some day!!! Layla behaved like a seasoned champion -- all because of what I learned at the Alston seminar.
(Disclaimer: I received no payment for this endorsement.
)
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I am not good at handling shelties and really not good at Rottweilers.