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2 Day Workshop for Show Dogs with Vicki Ronchette
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Spend the weekend learning from Vicki Ronchette of Show Dog Prep School as she shares her approach to developing confident, enthusiastic show dogs through positive reinforcement-based training. Designed for breeders, owners, handlers, exhibitors, and trainers who want to bring out the best in their dogs while preserving their joy for the sport.
September 26-27, 2026
Tucker, GA
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We are excited to welcome Vicki Ronchette of Show Dog Prep School to Atlanta on September 26–27, 2026, for a two-day workshop focused on building confident, flashy show dogs through positive reinforcement training.
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This workshop is designed for everyone involved in conformation dog sports, including breeders, owners, handlers, exhibitors, and trainers who coach others. Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned competitor, you'll gain valuable insights into creating enthusiastic, engaged dogs while maintaining a positive training approach.
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More details, topics, registration information, and schedule announcements are coming soon. For now, mark your calendars—we can't wait to share more!
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Refunds: Due to the special nature of events like this, Pawsitive Futures must be notified via email (or website contact form) five weeks prior to the event start date to receive a refund. If notice is given later than this date then, your sessions will be lost and no refund or transfer will be granted.
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​On Site Amenities: This event will be held at a location in Tucker, GA with parking available. We will have air conditioning / heating, bathrooms, and some light beverages and snacks. We do recommend bringing your own lunch or planning for a local delivery / restaurant pick up.
Please Note: Working dogs must be able to comfortably work around other people and dogs. Dog-reactive or human-reactive dogs are not suitable for this event's working spots. Working dogs will need to be comfortable crating in the car when they are not working. Please be respectful of our space and clean up after your pet.
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About Vicki Ronchette
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Vicki Ronchette is a Professional Dog Trainer/Behavior Consult, Author, Speaker, Breeder/Owner/Handler and has been working with dogs professionally since the early 1980s. She has worked with animals as a veterinary assistant, pet groomer, dog and bird trainer, raptor handler and behavior consultant. She has competed in conformation, obedience, rally, field trials, earth dog, agility, freestyle, barn hunt, and nose work. She is the Founder and Lead Instructor of Show Dog Prep School, the only online dog training organization dedicated to training, handling and presenting show dogs with positive reinforcement. Vicki is the author of Positive Training for Show Dogs – Building a Relationship for Success. From Shy to Showy – Help for Your Shy Show Dog. Ready? Set. SHOW! – A Handbook for Dog Shows, Litter Evaluations – The Planning, the Process, the Picks (co-written with Andrea Stone) and The Calm Before the Ring – Managing Performance Anxiety in Dog Shows and Other Dog Sports.
She is the owner and moderator of the Positive Training for Show Dogs Facebook group and the co-founder of the Cooperative Conformation Coalition. Her passion is helping people train their show dogs using positive reinforcement methods. Vicki teaches people locally in group classes and workshops and offers webinars which have been attended by people from all over the world.
Vicki has finished many dogs of her owns and of friends and clients. She has handled dogs from all of the AKC groups and her clients have attained many high-level accomplishments including championships, grand championships, best in specialty show wins, group placements, All Breed Best in Shows as well as national breed rankings including multiple No. 1 rankings in competitive breeds.
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