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22nd Nov 2016

4 – How to Master the Dog Show Ring

Steps to Mastering the Dog Show Ring:

In this episode, Laura Reeves takes you on a Virtual Tour - How to move from beginner to master level. Mastery is a mental game that Master handlers make look simple.

Simple Tips:

Get to the dog show early. Checklist of what to do before your ring time. Understanding ring times. Preparing your dog and yourself for the show ring. Ringside before you enter - mental preparedness. Ring Awareness and Spacing Sportsmanship Bait and Toys Stand with shoulders back and be proud of your exhibit. Project the Winning Image!

The Art of Handling Show Dogs

Mr. Frank T. Sabella

Frank T. Sabella in the 1960's was a sought after professional handler that started in Poodles. He won Best in Show at Westminster in 1973 with Standard Poodle CH. Acadia Command Performance and returned as the Best in Show Judge at Westminster in 1990. Mr. Sabella awards include Kennel Review's Male Handler of the Year and Gaines FIDO Man of the Year. The Art of Handling Show Dogs translates Frank Sabella's talent as a professional dancer and dog handler into easily understood body movement and awareness to the novice and experienced dog handler. BUY THE BOOK
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The VOICE of Purebred Dogs|Learn How to Show Your Dog|Dog Sports, Agility, Barn Hunt|AKC Dog Breeds and Dog Breeders|
Pure Dog Talk is the VOICE of Purebred Dogs. We talk to the legends of the sports and give you tips and tools to create an awesome life with your purebred dog. From dog shows to preservation breeding, from competitive obedience to field work, from agility to therapy dogs and all the fun in between; your passion is our purpose. Pure Dog Talk supports the American Kennel Club, our Parent, Specialty and All-Breed Clubs, Dog Sports, Therapy, Service and Preservation of our Canine Companions.
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Laura Reeves

Laura is an AKC Breeder of Merit and retired member of the Pro-fessional Handlers Association. Laura is a second-generation breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers, under the Scotia Kennel banner.

Scotia dogs have earned well over 100 titles, in the show ring, field and performance events. Her dedication to breeding dual purpose dogs reflects a stated goal of preserving the all-weather, rugged, sound-minded gun dog the breed’s founders envisioned.

Laura served the GWPCA as AKC Gazette columnist, Judges Education Committee member and chair, Vice President, Presi-dent, National Events Coordinator and Wire~News Editor.

Her background as a newspaper reporter, marketing rep and re-searcher/writer for audio driving tours has served her well in her side projects. Her current adventure as host of PureDogTalk podcast lends her particular combination of skills to an outstanding breeder and exhibitor education channel.