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The Pro Shop: The Place for Pro Handlers – Samantha Niemeck

Meet Samantha Niemeck, a Professional Handler from South Louisiana, sharing insights on dog showing and the importance of mentorship.

Showsight Magazine·October 18, 2024·6 min read

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Emily Burdon

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Professional Handlers

The Pro Shop | Emily Burdon

Interview with Emily Burdon: Third-generation dog handler shares insights on her career, the dog sport today, and its challenges.

September 22, 20244 min read

Amber Becker Briscoe

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Dog Shows

The Pro Shop: Amber Becker Briscoe

Amber Becker Briscoe shares her journey as a professional handler, from early mentorship to her memorable wins and insights on the sport.

July 18, 20247 min read

GCHG Pheron’s Reboot The Mission (Bentley) and Shane Hooper

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Shows

AKC 2023 RHP Handler of the Year Shane Hooper

Discover the journey of Shane Hooper, AKC 2023 RHP Handler of the Year. From the beginnings to top-tier success in the show dog world.

April 15, 20245 min read

Susan Larkin

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Professional Handlers

The Pro Shop: The Place for Pro Handlers – Susan Larkin

Interview with Susan Larkin, a Professional Handler with over 30 years of experience. Gain insights on today’s dog show community.

March 12, 20246 min read

Professional Handler - Robin Stachon

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Professional Handlers

Thoughts From the Professional Handler – Robin Stachon

Interview with professional handler Robin Stachon, discussing her journey in dog breeding, showing, and the challenges she faces.

December 25, 20235 min read

Trina Matteson

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Professional Handlers

Thoughts From the Professional Handler – Trina Matteson

Interview with professional handler Trina Matteson, discussing her journey in dog breeding, showing, and the challenges she faces.

December 25, 20235 min read

Emily Montoya

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Professional Handlers

Thoughts From the Professional Handler – Emily Montoya

Interview with professional handler Emily Montoya, discussing her journey in dog breeding, showing, and the challenges she faces.

December 22, 20235 min read

Anna & Rich Mysliwiecz

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Professional Handlers

Thoughts From the Professional Handlers – Anna & Rich Mysliwiecz

Interview with professional handlers Anna & Rich Mysliwiecz, discussing their journey in dog breeding, showing, and the challenges they face.

December 20, 20235 min read

Elizabeth Reynolds with her Poodle.

Showsight Magazine

Meet the Professional Handlers

Thoughts From the Professional Handler – Elizabeth Reynolds

Interview with professional handler Elizabeth Reynolds, discussing her journey in dog breeding, showing, and the challenges she faced.

December 11, 20234 min read

Tammy Dennis at the dog show.

Meet the Owner Handlers

Monarch Chesapeake Bay Retrievers | Craig Dennis & Tammy Dennis

Explore the world of owner-handler’s in dog shows with Craig and Tammy Dennis, sharing their journey with Monarch Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

November 9, 20234 min read

Katie Seppi at a dog show

Meet the Professional Handlers

A Day in the Life of a Handler’s Assistant – Katie Seppi

Dive into the intriguing journey of Katie Seppi, a non-traditional entrant in the dog show world, as she discovers her passion for Shelties.

August 15, 20234 min read

Handler's assistant Crissy Froyd portrait in front of a brick building

Meet the Professional Handlers

A Day in the Life of a Handler’s Assistant

A Day in the Life of a Handler’s Assistant In the public eye, dog shows are seen as a glamorous sport in which top-quality dogs have a chance to shine in something that appears to the average person as something of a televised canine beauty pageant. But there’s a lot more than it may […]

July 7, 20236 min read

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