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The Owner Handler Cherie McDaniel

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Cheristar Miniature Pinschers | Cherie McDaniel

The Owner Handler Cherie McDaniel: I am almost 70 years old and am retired now from ER Nursing. I have a BA degree in Psychology and Sociology.

Lisa M. Curry·June 17, 2021·4 min read

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Meet the Owner Handlers

Being Present

As exhibitors, Owner Handlers often spend a good bit of time planning for the future – and an equal amount of time dwelling on the past.

July 14, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Keeping Your Cool

The Dog Days of Summer have arrived, bringing increased heat and humidity to much of the continental US.

July 7, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

The Price of A Free Stack

Are free stacks really free? Is there a cost to a breed when the desire to “nail a free stack” flies in the face of the breed standard?

June 30, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Altered States

What do you do when your competition is presented in a manner that goes against the breed standard? Tune in to this week’s episode of Ring-Ready Live! as Dan & Lee discuss how altered ring presentation can have a detrimental effect on a breed. Learn how you can win with a quality-handled dog that adheres to the breed standard.

June 23, 20211 min read

Stephen Williams | Afghan Hounds

Meet the Breeders

Afghan Hounds | Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams | Afghan Hounds: I walked in the show ring for the very first time in 2014 at the encouragement of my dog’s breeder.

June 17, 20213 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Winning @ Westminster

The 145th Westminster Kennel Club show proved to be the “year of the Owner Handler”! So many memorable wins went to the Breeders and Owner Handlers of the range of lovely dogs presented. This week Dan & Lee will discuss the highlights of the show and share some of these amazing wins. Join us to hear the inside stories!

June 16, 20211 min read

Growth Mindset Take Control of your Dog | Showing for the Long-Term Lee Whittier

Breed Conservation

Take Control of your Dog | Showing for the Long-Term

Take control of your dog! There are two kinds of people in this world. There are leaders and there are followers. Which are you?

June 15, 20217 min read

Becoming a breeder Tucker_and_Roy_Holloway

Breed Conservation

When are you going to breed her?

Some owner handlers begin like me, with little or no thought about becoming a breeder. They move through the sport from show to show.

June 15, 20216 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Showing @ Westminster?

This year’s Westminster is going to be like no other show in the club’s 145-year history. Join us for this week’s RING-READY LIVE! as Dan and Lee are joined by the newest member of the SHOWSIGHT family, Meegan Pierotti-Tietje, who is excited to be exhibiting her own dog this year.

June 10, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Mentoring

Finally, who were your mentors in the sport? Can you share a story about how one of your mentors helped you when you were a novice owner handler? Be sure to listen to this week’s RING-READY LIVE! as Dan asks Lee to talk about the impact made by her mentors when she began to seriously engage in the dog world. Discover how, as an Owner Handler, Lee sought inspiration both in and out of the ring, and discover how you can too!

June 2, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Human-Canine Bond

Does good sportsmanship still have a place in the sport of dogs? How can owner handlers keep this in mind when they’ve lost? How about when they’ve won? In the conformation ring, good sportsmanship can lead to increased confidence and it can enhance every Owner Handler’s reputation. On this week’s RING-READY LIVE! Dan & Lee will be talking about the value of being a good sport, no matter the day’s results. Learn more in this week’s session with the Dog Show Mentor.

May 26, 20211 min read

Showsight Staff

Meet the Owner Handlers

Sportsmanship

Does good sportsmanship still have a place in the sport of dogs? How can owner handlers keep this in mind when they’ve lost? How about when they’ve won? In the conformation ring, good sportsmanship can lead to increased confidence and it can enhance every Owner Handler’s reputation. On this week’s RING-READY LIVE! Dan & Lee will be talking about the value of being a good sport, no matter the day’s results. Learn more in this week’s session with the Dog Show Mentor.

May 26, 20211 min read

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