Katie P Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi Everyone! I will be getting a show pup and while my Breeder is working closely with us, I would like to suppliment this with some classes once a week as well at night for practice. I have never handled a dog in the conformation ring so would like to get some confidence up! Are there any recommendations for classes close to the Upper North Shore in Sydney (Hornsby way?) I am prepared to travel 30 mins in any direction (preferably not heading towards the city through North Sydney (Chatswood etc) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smisch Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I know that castle hill held classes dont know any exact details as Im in QLD but may be worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havasneeze Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi Everyone!I will be getting a show pup and while my Breeder is working closely with us, I would like to suppliment this with some classes once a week as well at night for practice. I have never handled a dog in the conformation ring so would like to get some confidence up! Are there any recommendations for classes close to the Upper North Shore in Sydney (Hornsby way?) I am prepared to travel 30 mins in any direction (preferably not heading towards the city through North Sydney (Chatswood etc) Thanks! Castle Hill has classes on a Tuesday Night from 7.30 to 8.30 (I think) and cost is $5 per dog. Someone else might like to confirm the times for that one. Pauline Hartwell was holding classes on Wednesday night at Castle Hill, sorry don't know the times for that or if she is still doing them. Give Pauline a ring and I'm sure she will be happy to help you out. 9634 6074 or email her at [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I think in Sydney there is only Castle Hill and Austral. Alot of people travel quite a distance to see Luci Ellem in Austral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Thanks everyone! Will investigate! Google was not helpful. Austral is 55 minutes away and if it takes me 30 mins to get to Castle hill on a normal night......! I think I will check up on Castle Hill and see how I go. Traffic is a nightmare in peak hour at night. Edited for errors Edited April 28, 2011 by Katie P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi Katie I cannot recommend Austral enough, I sit on the M5 for over an hour just to get there. My girl and I have learnt so much and her polished performances I believe have helped her fantastic results so far. Really and try to get to a few lessons out there, nothing like Luci's honest way of teaching as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 You could always book a private consult with Luci since you're often free during the middle of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 You could always book a private consult with Luci since you're often free during the middle of the day Very true. Thanks for the thought SC! I will see if it is a night that I don't have PT clients!! If not then we can pop over before Peak hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 If your free in the daytime, Luci has classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Danni Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Guys, is Luci back next week? Need to get my pups off to training asap! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Oooo. I have Tuesday mornings off! Shall see how my timetable is when pup arrives! How much does she charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 $11 per class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thats pretty good will get in contact with her once we know more about pup. Fingers crossed shes in the current litter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrirose Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I want to go to Luci this Tues if show training is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecutter Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 We've been going to Luci's class at Austral - I can highly recommend them Luci's teaching style is no nonsense and so far we've learned heaps in the 2 classes we've been to. The learning comes from both Luci correcting you, and also watching her correct others. I certainly didn't want to be reprimanded in front of the class so you learn really quickly ;) Ziva does get bored easily (I think it comes from being a spitz!) with a lot of the time they have to be standing/stacking - I always need plenty of treats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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