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Meet the Owner Handlers
Who’s to blame when your dog doesn’t win? Is it the judge who doesn’t know the breed? Or could it be the handler who’s always playing dirty?
Meet the Owner Handlers
Pat Cordray | Gordon Setter. I have been showing dogs since 1974 when I first started showing my six-month-old Irish Setter puppy that I had bred—we were both total novices!
Meet the Owner Handlers
Alexandria Mitchell-Lynch | Davallia Ibizan Hounds. I got my first AKC Ibizan Hound 19 years ago as a pet, but decided to try showing him
Meet the Owner Handlers
Have you ever thought about how your use of bait in the ring can actually be hurting your dog’s chances of winning? Although a piece of dried liver can get your dog’s attention, it can just as reliably create the unintended impression of an animal that’s out of control.
Meet the Owner Handlers
Nobody likes a sore loser. Right? So why is it that some people always seem disappointed when their dog doesn’t win?
Meet the Owner Handlers
Nobody likes a sore loser. Right? So why is it that some people always seem disappointed when their dog doesn’t win?
Meet the Owner Handlers
Did you know that every breed moves with a distinctive rhythm of its feet? The cadence of each dog’s foot timing is discernible in the ring during the side gait, when breed type is set in motion—and structural faults are revealed. One misstep could cost your dog a win, but a smooth, effortless footfall is […]
Dog Shows
How far are you willing to travel for a major? A Group win? A Best in Specialty Show? An All-Breed Best? Achieving any goal in the sport of dogs requires a commitment to going where the competition is—no matter the distance. And although traveling has always been part and parcel of showing dogs, not everyone […]
Meet the Owner Handlers
The amount of money that owner handlers spend at dog shows can be considerable. Each weekend, we part with our hard-earned cash to make memories—and champions—that will remain in our hearts forever. But do we really know how much money we’re spending on dog shows? Those entry fees are just the start of the weekend […]
Meet the Owner Handlers
It’s time to “ramp” up your handling! No, we’re not talking about ring procedures or presentation techniques. We’re talking about actual ramps, the kind that are mandatory for the examination of some breeds and optional for others. But did you know that ANY breed can be examined on a ramp, depending on certain conditions? It’s […]
Meet the Owner Handlers
Have you ever been photobombed, where the appearance of an errant stranger—or foolish prankster—ruined a perfectly good picture? Well, have you ever considered that you might be doing the same thing to your dog in the ring? Though unintended, your actions (and your outfit) could spoil an otherwise beautiful picture of your dog. Join us […]
Meet the Owner Handlers
Do you know what the judges are looking for when they put their hands on your dog? The judge’s exam “unpacks” each dog’s individual parts, determining how they will likely function as a whole according to each breed’s standard. That hands-on examination can reveal a lot of information, including what’s being hidden by hair or […]
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