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Growth Mindset | Reset Your Dog & Tap into Your Show Dogs’ True Potential

If you’re the kind of person who races back to your set-up after a loss to create a new “battle plan,” you have a growth mindset.

Lee Whittier·October 28, 2021·9 min read

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Meet the Owner Handlers

Are You A Sore Loser?

Nobody likes a sore loser. Right? So why is it that some people always seem disappointed when their dog doesn’t win?

October 25, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

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(Foot) Timing Is Everything

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 […]

October 14, 20211 min read

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The Love Connection | Unspoken Magic Between Top Handlers and Their Dogs

Regardless of how dogs are raised, they are almost always responsive to one thing. I call that one thing “The Love Connection.”

October 1, 20218 min read

Belgian Laekenois | Barbara Arney

Greater Atlanta AKC Cavalier club

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Belgian Laekenois | Barbara Arney

Barbara Arney | Belgian Laekenois, my sister had a best friend who showed Belgian Sheepdogs. I went to a few shows to watch her and

September 27, 20214 min read

Dog Show Jitters

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Dog Show Jitters

Sooner or later, everyone who shows dogs succumbs to dog show jitters. Novice owner handlers worry about stepping into the ring with a novice dog.

September 25, 20214 min read

Showsight Staff

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Going The Extra Miles

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 […]

September 22, 20211 min read

Ramping Up in the Ring

Showsight Staff

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“Ramping” Up In The Ring

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 […]

September 15, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

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How To Be A Beautiful Backdrop

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 […]

September 8, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

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Unpacking The Judge’s Exam

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 […]

September 1, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

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What’s In Your Your Toolbox?

Are you as prepared as you can be when you get to your ring? Have you had an unexpected situation come up right as you were getting ready to walk into your class for judging? What items in your toolbox saved the day? Join us this week for great tips and discussion ? Let’s see […]

August 25, 20211 min read

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Spotlight on the Show Ring : Make Every Second Count

In the dog show world, the show ring is where the magic happens. By stepping into the show ring, you are physically stepping onto a stage.

August 22, 20218 min read

Cavalier Owner Handler's Sharon Onorato Utych James Utych

Greater Atlanta AKC Cavalier club

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Greater Atlanta AKC Cavalier Club | Sharon Onorato Utych & James Utych

Owner Handler’s Sharon Onorato Utych & James Utych: We became involved in the sport when we got our first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

August 21, 20217 min read

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