MOUNTAINEER KENNEL CLUB
PRE-REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
February, 2012, Conformation Session
SEND IN YOUR PRE-REGISTRATION MATERIALS IMMEDIATELY!!
Our classes fill quickly. Delay in receipt could close you out of this session of classes. We fill on a firstcome, first-served basis.
1. Complete the REGISTRATION FORM, complete the information on the DOG PROFILE FORM, and
enclose payment by check or money order made payable to the Mountaineer Kennel Club.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE HEALTH RECORDS ARE NOT REQUIRED UNTIL ORIENTATION.
2. Return the registration form, dog profile, and payment (make checks/money orders payable to the
MKC) to:
Terry Hill
25 Little Sycamore Square
Fairmont, WV 26554
URGENT QUESTONS? Terry Hill (304-366-3256) or terkron@aol.com
3. Be sure to read the back of the registration form. Your signature indicates agreement to the "Hold
Harmless" waiver.
4. Bring your vaccination record with you to orientation. A form is included for your convenience or you
may bring your own records. Your instructor must review this document PRIOR to your dog
entering class.
5. The first class is orientation – Thursday, February 2, 2012. Please do NOT bring your dog to
orientation.
6. Please note that we do not send confirmations.
7. Please note the "tear-off" at the bottom of this sheet. This is for your convenience. It gives the dates
for the entire session of classes.
(FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE PLEASE TEAR BELOW:)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Schedule of Mountaineer Kennel Club Conformation Classes
ORIENTATION: First night of class, please do not bring your dog.
Classes:
Week 1: February 2 Orientation
Week 2: February 9
Week 3: February 16
Week 4: February 23
Week 5: March 1
Week 6: March 8
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SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
Please do not bring your dog to orientation.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
1. Vaccination Record Review
2. Description of class/classwork
3. Demonstrations
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIRECTIONS TO THE MOUNTAINEER KENNEL CLUB BUILDING
953 POINT MARION ROAD, MORGANTOWN, WV
From I 68 EAST – COMING FROM BRUCETON MILLS/CUMBERLAND: Take exit 7 (705 - Airport /
Pierpont Road). At the end of the ramp, turn right; proceed through three stoplights.
Please note that 705 will become 119 North at the second stoplight. Follow 119 North. At
the third stoplight, there will be an All Star Express on your right. Our building is 0.8 miles
after that stoplight on the left side.
From I 68 West – COMING FROM FAIRMONT: Take exit 7 (705 - Airport / Pierpont Road).
At the end of the ramp, turn left and follow the I 68 east directions above.
I 79 Southbound: Take exit 68 East and follow the I 68 east directions above.
Pennsylvania: Follow 119 S to the Pennsylvania/West Virginia border. Our building is 3.1
miles on the right hand side of the road. (0.4 miles south of the intersection of Baker's Ridge
Road with 119 S. in WV.)
Conformation Registration Form
Entry into a class cannot be guaranteed without pre-registration. Class size is limited. You will be
notified only if we are unable to accommodate you.
Cost for class :
Accompanied by dog :
$60.00
Attending without dog : $45.00
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Handler/Student Information
Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Street_____________________________City__________________________State____Zip___________
Phone (home)_______________________(work)______________________Age (if under 18)_________
Email address:_________________________________________________________________________
If you are attending with a dog, please answer the following:
Dog Information
Breed______________________________________ Birth date_________________ Sex M F
Dog’s Registered Name_________________________________________________________________
Dog’s Call Name______________________Veterinarian_______________________________________
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Class is held on for one hour on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.
Introduction to Dog Shows
If you have ever watched a dog show on television, you have probably
wondered:
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Why do those handlers trot/walk their dogs around the ring? And then
go away from and back to the judge?
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What exactly is the judge looking for as he runs his hands over the dogs’
bodies?
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Why are the dogs referred to as “dogs” and “bitches?”
 But most of all:
Why did the judge not give the top award to the dog that
you liked best?
Sign up for the new class “Introduction to Dog Shows” offered in the
spring class session at Mountaineer Kennel Club. You will learn the answers to
the basic questions above AND you can even learn more:
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We will teach you how to show your own dog from start to finish.
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Don’t know what breed you would like to show?
You can bring your pet and have fun learning while we help you make
that decision!!
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Learn about grooming your dog!
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Learn what you should wear in the ring!!
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And Dog show etiquette is another very important topic.
Our next class session will begin in February of 2012 with our new
Introduction to Dog Show Handling class offered on Thursday evenings
from 7:30 to 8:30.
If you are a veteran and only need practice, you may also attend
Conformation run throughs taught by one of our experienced handlers.