Handling Classes

CONFORMATION HANDLING CLASSES

Conformation handling classes are held at Happy Pooch Styling and Spa at 873 Hinotes Court, Bldg. B, Unit #3 in Lynden off of Hannigan Road.
area. 

Instructors are Georgia Hymmen, Melissa Wiltse, Jordan Murray and Jack Henderson. Classes are on a drop-in basis for $10.00 per class. Class length is approximately 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of dogs in class. A handler may work any number of dogs during the class. Click here to watch a video of one of our handling classes.

Class schedule can vary, so please be sure to check this site or facebook page prior to attending.  You can also request to be placed on an email list to receive notification.

2020 SCHEDULE
All classes begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted.  $10 drop in fee. Instructors name listed by date.  I (Georgia) will be taking a break from doing classes until after the first of the year.

DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK AND AN EFFORT TO ENFORCE SOCIAL DISTANCING, HANDLING CLASSES WILL BE PUT ON HOLD UNTIL IT'S DETERMINED WE CAN SAFELY RESUME THEM.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

Please always check on the Tuesday prior to class for updates. From time to time cancelations can occur due to weather or other unforeseen events. For most current up to date class information, please ask to be on our handling class email list.

SEMINARS
We will be offering our New Dog Show Exhibitor Seminar later this year.  Please contact me for date and enrollment forms.  CONTACT ME FOR INFORMATION.

PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are currently available.  Please email me for prices.

Please check back later for updates.  Please also visit our handling facebook page at Handling Classes at Happy Pooch Styling & Spa.

PERHAPS OF INTEREST
For those who are interested in checking out local shows, I maintain a listing of dog shows in the NW area on my handling site.

New to showing? Consider attending our New Dog Show Exhibitor Class.   Please see the page for that class or email us.

Want to find out about classes in "real" time? Please check my facebook page at Handling Classes At Happy Pooch Styling and Spa or sign up to my event list (see below). I do not always check my emails prior to class, so please check this site or my facebook page first.  If you cannot find the information you are looking for, email me.

Private classes are available. Please email me for details.

Interested in receiving notices on closing dates of shows, fun matches, health clinics and other canine events in the Northwest?  Sign up to my Daynakin Events email list.

Looking for show collars, leads and other supplies?  See the Three C's website as they cater to the show fancy and have a variety of supplies.

New to showing dogs?  Please check out my The New Dog Show Exhibitor Seminar. The next seminar date will be announced later, please check back or ask to be on my mailing list to be notified of future dates.

How To Enter an Onofrio Dog Show (Online entry)
No Fuss Stacking
AKC Point Schedule (for WA/OR)
Infodog
How to Show A Dog's Bite
Video of Nov. 30, 2011 Class

Video of June 19, 2013 Class

Going Over A Dog