Deep Dark Secrets Of Dog Show Handlers

One of the best ways to improve at anything is to recognize your strengths and weaknesses. This can be challenging at best and nearly impossible at worst.
One of the best ways to improve at anything is to recognize your strengths and weaknesses. This can be challenging at best and nearly impossible at worst.
Show: Great Dane Club Of The Mid-South Location: Perry, GA Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Judge: Ms. Sandy Weaver Dog: GCHP EB The Relentless Pursuit Of Perfection [Dog] Handler: Elyades Betancourt Owner: Dr. P & E Bustillo, R Pineiro & E Betancourt Breeder: E Betancourt, R Pineiro & E Bustillo
Have you ever been on the steep leg of the learning curve? Of course you have; you’re human, and not one human being has popped out knowing everything about how to do everything. The learning process can be slow and frustrating, and yet it’s important to honor the process as you go through it.
Show: Shawnee Mountain Kennel Club of Georgia NOHS Location: Lawrenceville, GA Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Judge: Ms. Sandy Weaver Dog: GCH Wynmoor Diamond in the Ruff DCAT TKN FDC ATT Handler: Dr. Erin Kerfoot Owner: Dr. E Kerfoot Breeder: B Kerfoot and Dr. E Kerfoot
Are you an owner-handler? When was the last time you attended a seminar so you could expand your knowledge and ability to breed better dogs, condition and groom them properly, and win more?
There are three major areas that poor sportsmanship shows up in conformation sports, so this article is to help people understand how to stop crossing those lines in real life as well as on the internet.
Maybe you’ve seen the quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s book, The Little Prince: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Have you ever fulfilled the role of steward at a dog show? If so, you know that it’s an exercise in multitasking, diplomacy and (at times) controlling your hands so they don’t fly around someone’s neck!
Show Name: South Jersey Kennel Club, Inc. Location: Oaks, PA Show Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 Total Entry: 917 Best In Show Judge: Ms. Nancy Tibben Show Photographer(s): JC Photo • Phone: (201) 772-5014 Dog Reg: GCHS Fairytale’s Ria Verde [Bitch] Breed: Briard Handler: Greg Strong Owner: O Smith Breeder: O Smith Reserve Dog Reg: [...]
Show: Redwood Empire Doberman Pincher Club Location: Woodland, CA Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024 Judge: Ms. Sandy Weaver Dog: CH Florindale’s First Round Pick Handler: Erin Foreman Owner: D Wilsey, R Teran & S Millerick Breeder: D Wilsey