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!

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.

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.

How important is it for owner handlers to understand their breed’s standard? In this week’s session, Dan & Lee will be exploring why it is important for Owner Handlers to have a firm grasp on their breed’s written standard. For breed-specific presentation, the standard is the ultimate “how-to” guide. Find out how you can utilize your breed’s standard to enhance your odds of winning in the show ring.

This week’s session with Dan Sayers & Lee Whittier, Dog Show Mentor focuses on your winning mindset. Are you an Owner Handler who thinks they can never win? Do you think the odds are really stacked against you or might you be missing something? Join us this week for your chance to ask AKC Judge Lee Whittier these and other questions!

Join Hosts Dan Sayers & Lee Whittier, The Dog Show Mentor as they discuss the pressing questions: Are most owner handlers intimidated by the professionals? Can they really beat the pros?

Join Hosts Dan Sayers & Lee Whittier, The Dog Show Mentor as they discuss the pressing questions: Do owner handlers need to understand ring procedure from the judge’s perspective? What about that “two minutes per dog” timeframe?

Join hosts Dan Sayers & Lee Whittier as they discuss this week’s topic of mentoring. How would you describe the relationship between the owner handler and his or her mentor? Does it have to be a formal relationship?