Thanks you...

Kelly:
First question-where do you live in GA? Awful big state to be driving around looking for handling classes. In N GA, Kennesaw kennel classes offers handling classes 2x a yr. In Woodstock Ga there is a lady who actually has a training facility and does obedience and conformation. If you need her name let me know and I will get the name and #. My ex training class meets at Lost Mtn in Marietta/Dallas once a week(it is outdoors so weather permitting). Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. We live in the northern part of the state-an hour north of Atlanta and an hour south of Chattanooga Tn. Good luck in finding classes.
L

You will probably have to drive. We went to handling classes the
first 2 yrs we showed. We went towards the end mostly just for
socialization and keep the dogs trained. Our classes were 50 miles
each way for a 1 hr class(once a week), so we spent more time on the road then practicing, but I loved it and so did the dogs. I really miss it
since I now have new dogs we are showing(the facility closed in 2006). But my husband built a ramp and we work on the ramp and grooming table couple times a week. We live at Petland, Petco,Petsmart and the park for the socialization.
Looks like you have plenty of good help down around Columbus so you'll be fine. Latch on to Johnny & Bree Babb or Cathy Miller-nice people who will offer you plenty of help when they can.
Laura

I think I am going to have to drive out of town for classes...

Bulldog Club of Metropolitan Atlanta - Annette Nobles – 478-934-7416

Club Officers
Bulldog Club of South Florida – Andy Diaz – 561-445-4525

Club Officers
Music City Bulldog Club - Linda Rippetoe – 615-391-9001

Club Officers
Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club - Mari DeCuir - 865-688-2270

Club Officers
Tampa Bay Bulldog Club - Linda Heinz – 813-949-3813

Club Officers

also..
www.thebca.org
scroll down on the officers page to the above listings and there are email addresses. One of these people should be able to direct you in the right direction. Look in your phone book, often a dog training facility or boarding facility offers all breed handling classes.


Just-LoneStar Bulldogs

www.2008nationals.homestead.com

1. local vets
2. trainers
3. local breeder/exhibitors (found in the BCA directory)
4. all else fails, go to the nearest show, find some Bulldoggers and ask for tips to try at home.
Imho, good handling starts with proper obedience. Start an obedience class with your dog. Just don't teach sit when heeling, teach stand-stay. Good luck, hope this helps!

Paula~

I plan to attend the meeting in January...

These are some REALLY great people...

Cathy Miller
Mars Hill Bulldogs
www.marshillbulldogs.com
www.myspace.com/mars_hill_bulldogs

Kelly,
We will be at the Columbus Kennel Club meeting in January. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you.

Johnny & Bree Babb
Kosmic Bulldogs
www.kosmicbulldogs.com

I have emailed the Columbus Kennel Club (I first had the wrong website). Thanks so much.

Montgomery Kennel Club has conformation classes scheduled as follows:
Conformation Classes
Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 22,
March 1, March 8, March 22, March 29,
April 5, and April 12.
GOODWYN COMMUNITY CENTER
TIME: 7:00 PM.

Their site is www.montgomerykennelclub.com

Cathy Miller
Mars Hill Bulldogs
www.marshillbulldogs.com
www.myspace.com/mars_hill_bulldogs

The Columbus Kennel Club has a special event on their calendar in January

Special Event @ Meeting!
WhenTue, Jan 15, 7pm – 9pm WhereMacon Rd. Library, Columbus GA DescriptionSpecial Viewing Conformation Handling video and guest speaker (professional show handler)!!!

Here's their website:
http://www.columbuskennelclub.com/

Cathy Miller
Mars Hill Bulldogs
www.marshillbulldogs.com
www.myspace.com/mars_hill_bulldogs