Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us Top 10 Dog Show Road Games. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Mentoring has been the soup de jour of this game for quite a while now. It’s touted as the all-purpose magic wand to impart knowledge at every level of the sport. Likewise, there’s no shortage of horror stories revealing its pitfalls on both sides of the deal. Since I’ve been on both sides, I think I can say that some of the AKC-sanctioned results have led to a degree of justified skepticism among the ranks. That said, perhaps it would be useful to explore a case of mentoring that succeeded beyond all expectations.
Let’s face it, we have all been there at one time or another–be it your first point, a major to finish, or your first group placement. There you are in the final cut. The judge says, “one at a time please,” and motions to the first exhibitor to take their dog around the ring. You’re fourth in line; you are ready! The judge indicates it’s your turn and Bam! you launch off the line like Secretariat leaving the gate of the Kentucky Derby. Your dog lunges and bucks. You pull him back, let out more lead and as you glance up the judge has moved on to the next exhibit. You may have smoothed out in the last quarter of the ring, but it’s too late.
Even though the Sloughi has enjoyed full recognition in the AKC Hound Group since January 1, 2016, the breed remains one of the lowest entry breeds, and the majority of judges have not had the opportunity to see or examine Sloughis in the flesh.
Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with Ken Wall about dogs, how he got started in dogs, and his life in dogs.
The Westminster Kennel Club pulled off the impossible in Tarrytown, New York last month. They hosted an impressive and unforgettable event against all odds and did it with superb efficiency and style. A Herculean effort indeed, WKC impressively and successfully worked to preserve the long and storied history of Westminster–a tradition that the sport around the world truly admires.
Elaine Breaks Down 3 Westminster Looks with Judge David Kirkland – Closet Confidential with Elaine Lessig: Episode 24
More than 640 total dogs will vie for the champion title in their respective sport during the action packed weekend of the AKC National Obedience Championship and the AKC Rally National Championship. There is live streaming of the event on AKC.tv. Live streaming will be available at 8:00 ET each day, Friday, July 9th through […]
The Canine Chronicle has another great photo to share this week for #ThrowbackThursday. How many dog show folks can you name pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Thank you to those who tried to correctly identify those in the photo. Patricia Trotter is the correct answer […]
