Loving The Dogs Without Losing Yourself

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186 – April, 2026

By Jordan Moore

I have been incredibly fortunate to become an advocate for assistants through the opportunity to publicly write for The Canine Chronicle. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “How do you not get burnt out?” The truth is, that is a complicated question.

When I was working for Erin Piercy-Foreman in California, she said something that has stayed with me ever since: this is a passion-based job. This is not a 9-to-5 job where you clock out and go home. You must truly love what you do to show dogs. Over the years, that statement has been proven to be true time and time again.

Every single person in this sport, not just assistants, begins for the same reason. We love the dogs. From there, exhibitors choose different paths. For many, becoming an assistant is about education. It is about learning the craft, understanding presentation, conditioning, timing, ring awareness, client relationships, and the countless details that go into being successful in this sport.

Now, let us get into the reality of it.

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186 – April, 2026

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