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Upcoming
Seminars
A Breed Seminar presented by Rick
Thompson & Marilyn Marlow.
Gain invaluable insight into:
Structuring a Breeding Program according to the Standard
Evaluation and
selection of a champion puppy
Raising and training
of the Show Dog
Fundamental grooming
techniques
Ring presentation
from the judge's viewpoint
Giving you the tools to obtain a future CHAMPION
Rick and Marilyn have collaborated to share with you over 60 years of proven experience breeding, training and handling the Shetland Sheepdog. They feel very fortunate to have achieved a certain level of success in the breed and feel a distinct obligation to share their experience with those who are dedicated to the future of the breed
This dynamic new seminar is especially designed to educate today's Shetland Sheepdog enthusiast. You are encouraged to participate in the quest to promote and preserve the Shetland sheepdog according to the Standard.
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Marilyn Marlow (Cameo) has bred and exhibited Shetland Sheepdogs and Bearded Collies since 1965. She has bred 30+ Champions including a 2X All Breed Best in Show Champion ~ A National Specialty Best in Show Champion ~ An ASSA Best Opposite Sex Champion ~ ASSA Award of Merit Winners ~ 2 National Futurity Winners, plus numerous specialty and group winners. Marilyn has been active in both National and Local Breed Clubs and is currently serving on the ASSA Judges Education Committee. After judging many sweepstakes and matches through the years, she is presently applying for a judging license.
Rick Thompson (Chaminade) has over 30 years in purebred dogs and has handled in excess of 25 Shetland Sheepdogs to their championships. Multiple Group Winners and Best in Show at the 1990 American Shetland Sheepdog Association (ASSA) are to his credit. He has conducted numerous grooming seminars and is the published co-author of "Proper Care of the Shetland Sheepdog". Rick is actively licensed to judge Shetland Sheepdogs and Jr. Show and is applying for additional breeds.
From Shetland Sheepdog Club of SE FL held in Pompano Beach
"The two -day event covered grooming, handling, better breeding practices, and ethics, and it was filled with multi-media presentations and demonstrations. We all learned a great deal from Rick and Marilyn. They are tremendous ambassadors for our lovely breed, and they share a commitment to promote and protect the Shetland Sheepdog. We highly recommend their presentation."
From the Tallahassee SSC -held in Tallahassee FL
"Everyone
is still calling me and thanking me for the seminar and I need to pass
these thanks on to you and Rick. Some who have attended many
seminars said this is the best and the most helpful seminar they have ever
attended. Even though expectations for the seminar were high,
everyone who attended was happily surprised that so much material was
covered so thoroughly, professionally, and tactfully. Marilyn Marlow
and Rick Thompson pour themselves into this. They were so organized
and moved right along with information, demonstrations and handouts, yet
took the time to include each participant and answer every question.
At our club meeting last night everyone was still saying what a wonderful
experience this has been. "
Individual endorsements:
"BTW, didn't get a chance to tell you how much I enjoyed the Columbus
seminar! It MUST have been interesting to keep me going on only
three hours of sleep! You and Rick were a hoot. "
"Today, the Central Ohio
Shetland Sheepdog Association and the Miami Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club
completed the final two days of the seminar titled, "In Search of a
Champion" by Marilyn Marlow and Rick Thompson. Two wonderful,
fun packed days of learning! If any of you have the opportunity to
attend one of Marilyn & Rick's seminars, RUN DON'T WALK to sign up!
The are two of THE most wonderful people I have met. I cannot begin
to express how generous they are. They both are so full of knowledge
and wisdom and are willing to share it with all of us! Their
seminar was informative and fun with just enough of a personal touch to
make everyone feel special.
Once again, thank you Marilyn and Rick for such a wonderful time!"
"I really enjoyed my weekend in Columbus.
I want to thank you
and Rick for sharing your knowledge with the group. People like you
and Rick are truly an asset to the breed. I enjoy meeting people who are
so willing to pass along to others very valuable knowledge pertinent to
bettering the breed. I thought both of you made a great team
together and made the whole weekend go all too fast. They say time
flies when you are having fun! "
"I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the seminar with you and
Rick in Durham last month. I brought home a lot of good practical
knowledge that hasn't been found in a book.
Again...thanks for sharing your secrets and taking the time to educate the
common folk :) What you and Rick are doing will benefit a LOT of
people."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Marilyn Marlow and
Rick Thompson for their wonderful presentation of last weekend. We
enjoyed ourselves immensely and learned a great deal of information with a
twist, different perspectives, views and theories. As for myself, I
had to immediately go home and groom a sheltie or two and to my surprise,
my skills have improved. I walked away from the experience with more
confidence in grooming and handling and a greater appreciation for our
local breeders and exhibitors. Puppy temperament evaluation was an
education in itself! Thank you for your efforts!
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