Shiba Fanciers of Northern California

Drop-in Conformation Training Classes in the Bay Area

Conformation classes prepare the handler and dog for the show ring. Here you will learn how to present the dog to the judge and how to gait the dog and how to show the dog off to its best advantage. Conformation drop-in training classes are an opportunity for handlers and their dogs to have a simulated show ring experience.

The first and most important thing to bring to class is you - happy, enthusiastic, and ready for fun. And then: dog, training collar (slip collar), high value soft treats (bait), dog toys (squeaky or furry). Don't feed the dog within three hours of training. As time goes on, the collar, leash, and feeding time may change. The training classes should be fun for you and your dog.

Monday

Mt. Diablo Dog Training Club offers drop-in conformation classes every Monday at 1027 Detroit Ave, Suite A, Concord, CA. Classes are 45 minutes long and are held at 5:45pm and 6:30pm at a cost of $10 per dog per class. More info - http://www.mddtc.org/conformation

San Lorenzo Dog Training Club offers drop-in conformation classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at their facilities located at 534 Lewelling Blvd, Suite C, San Leandro, CA. Classes are 45 minutes long and start at 6:30pm at a cost of $12 per dog, per class. More info - http://www.sldtc.org/specialty.php#Conformation

Vallejo Dog Training Club offers drop-in conformation class every Monday (except the first Monday of each month) at their facilities located at 4740 East 2nd Street, Unit 32, Benicia, CA. Classes are 30 minutes long starting at 7pm and cost $10 per dog, per class. More info - http://vallejodogtraining.org//Class_Schedule

Tuesday

Mensona Kennel Club holds drop-in conformation classes every Tuesday (except the first Tuesday of every month) at the 4H Center, 6445 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA. The classes are 30 minutes long and are held at 6pm, 6:30pm and 7pm and are $5 per dog per class. More info - https://www.mensona.org/conformation-class/

Sacramento Kennel Club offers drop-in conformation class every Tuesday at the Cal Expo located at 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA. Classes are 1 hour long at are held at 7pm at a cost of $8 per dog. More info - http://www.sacramentodogshow.com/training.html

Santa Clara Dog Training Club offers drop-in conformation class every Tuesday at Silicon Valley Adult Education at 760 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA. Classes are 40 min long at are held at 6:30pm and 7:20pm at a cost of $10 per dog, per class. More info - http://www.santaclaradog.org/classes.html

Sycamore Lane Kennels offers drop-in conformation class every Tuesday at their facilities located at 5111 W. Sargent Road, Lodi, CA. Classes are 1 hour long at are held at 6pm indoors and 7pm outdoors at a cost of $10 per dog, per class. More info contact Karl Geletich at (209) 765-9471.

Wednesday

Chief Solano Kennel Club offers drop-in conformation class every Wednesday indoors at the Elmira Volunteer Fire Department building located 6080 A Street, Elmira, CA. Classes are 30 minutes hour starting at 7:50pm and 8:30pm at a cost of $8 per dog, per class. More info - http://www.chiefsolanokennelclub.org/programsandclasses/2016classschedule.html

San Mateo Dog Training Club offers drop-in conformation class every Wednesday at their facilities located at 595 Taylor Way, Suite 2, San Carlos, CA. Classes are 1 hour long starting at 7:30pm at a cost of $15 per dog, per class. More info http://www.smdtc.com/classes/#conformation-class

Thursday

County-Wide Dog Training Club holds drop-in conformation classes every Thursday at their facilities located at 887 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA. Classes are 1 hour long and start at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Cost for non-members of the club is $12 per dog per class. More info - http://county-widedtc.org/class-descriptions#conformation

* Please refer to the websites/phone numbers for each training establishment to verify if the class will be happening that week. Do note that some of these classes are postponed during the holiday season.