CONFORMATION HANDLING CLASSES

Coming February/March 2025

Confirmed dates will be announced

Presented by Tina Gibson & Lola Nichol
In conjunction with The Crunchy Canine Inc.

Pre-Registration Only-Dogs must be a minimum of 12 weeks with proof 2 sets of vaccinations

Classes are held at 20 Upper Wellington St, Simcoe (Norfolk County)

Structured Classes Introduction To Junior Handling

Each 1 hour class will be a blend of classroom and hands on with your dog. Focusing on learning the CKC rules for competing in Junior Handling at CKC events. Ring procedures, ring patterns, instruction on how to best present various breeds of dogs correctly, showing the bite correctly and safely, learn about various types of collars and leads, how you present yourself in the ring, discussion on appropriate clothing choices, proper foot wear, breed standards, dog anatomy and more!

$100 4 weeks
Class Limited to 8 Handlers

Structured Handling Classes
(Any age)

These classes are for beginners and those with experience. Classes will be a blend of classroom and hands on with your dog . Learn CKC rules, how to visualize and understand your breed standard, dog anatomy, structure and movement, how to correct or lessen faults your dog may have, work with you to become a better team with your dog, equipment, grooming tips, showing the bite correctly and safely, proper clothing and footwear choices, collar and lead options and why

$150 4 weeks
Class Limited to 10 Handlers

Drop In Classes Pre Paid

While this is a drop in class you must pre pay for the 4 sessions in advance. All levels of experience in handlers & dogs are welcome to participate in this 1 hour session for 4 weeks. You may bring multiple dogs for the sessions. An experienced instructor will be available to help with any situations, answer questions and act as a “judge” and go over your dogs and run you through a ring routine.

$80 4 weeks

To register contact:
Tina Gibson [email protected]
or
Lola Nichol [email protected]

Meet your trainers

Lola Nichol
I have been actively involved with Labradors since 1983 with the purchase of my first CKC Reg’d Labrador Retriever when I was 16 – and registered my kennel name MAKTAWAE (now CKC Permanent Reg’d) in 1984. I am an active hunter and a CKC & Labrador Owners Club Life Member. I have been judging Labrador Retrievers and other Sporting Breed Sweepstakes since 2007. I am now a Licensed CKC Conformation Judge for Labrador Retrievers, and also Licensed for Retriever Hunt Tests (JH,SH,MH) ,Working Certificate Tests(WC,WCI,WCX) , Retriever Field Trials (Junior) and Pointing Field Dog Tests (FDJ,FD,FDA, WD). I am in the midst of working on my Conformation Permit to judge the Sporting Group. I have a small hobby breeding program celebrating 40 years this year with 1 to 2 quality litters a year. All of my dogs, whether they are titled or not, have the opportunity to be hunted over each year. I can proudly say I have bred/owned/handled dogs that have won BISSs, BISs, RBISs, Specialty wins (USA & Canada), #1, #2 #3 Conformation Labs in Canada on a few occasions, Qualified for Crufts, SAR dogs, Service dogs, breeder/co-owner of the 1st Lab in Canada to earn a Scent Discrimination Title, a number of family hunting/field titled dogs and multi titled dogs in a variety of other events