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British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Yukon Territory
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
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First
of all, what is a Conformation Handler?
A Conformation or Show Handler is not a person
who leads obedience classes.
If you are looking for
someone to do that, go to our section "Need an
Obedience Trainer?".
Some people like
to show their dogs in the conformation ring. When showing for conformation, a
dog competes against other dogs and is judged against a breed standard. Each
breed has a standard that describes the ideal representative dog. The breed
standard covers all aspects of the dog's appearance.
A Show Handler is a
professional who knows how to 'handle' your dog in the show ring.
He/she will
take your dog and present it in the best possible way in front of the judge. A
Handler's duties vary but may include some or all of the following: bathing the
dog, grooming and clipping, boarding, and/or handling. They also train their
clients' dogs how to behave in the show ring. Many provide classes to those
clients who wish to learn how to show their own dogs.
Handlers may
travel across the country to show specific dogs in various different
cities and provinces. Some will take dogs to the United States to
compete there.
Check with your local kennel clubs for dates and times of dog shows in
your area.
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British
Columbia |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Pacific
Kennel
ClubCampbell
River Dog Fanciers Society |
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list your services on this page, click HERE.
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Cranbrook
& District Kennel Club
Lower
Mainland Dog Fanciers of B.C.
Nanaimo
Kennel Club
Prince
George Kennel Club
Vernon
& District Kennel Club
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Deborah
Bridgman
Just
About Pets Wellness Centre Inc.
B 2030 Abbotsford Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 6X8
(604) 850-1787
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G 913 Brunette
Coquitlam, BC
(604) 517-8424
Email |
All
breeds |
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Stephanie
Eckstein
1565 Parkwood Drive
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
(604) 796-2444
Email:
tilea@shaw.ca
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Australian
Shepherd, German Pinscher, Miniature
Pinscher, Papillon, Rottweiler, Shetland Sheepdog, Shih Tzu, Siberian
Husky, Yorkshire Terrier
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Cynthia
Lerfold-Seeling
20526 50A Avenue
Langley, BC V3A 6Z2
(604) 533-2866
Email: cynthia@smartt.com
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Most breeds with the
exception of some coated breeds
Involved with purebred dogs for 25 years, first as a breeder/owner handler
and for the past 15 years as a professional handler with international
experience
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Alberta |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Alberta
Kennel Club |
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list your services on this page, click HERE.
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The
Calgary Kennel and Obedience Club
The
Edmonton Kennel Club
Northern
Alberta Canine Association
Northland
Kennel Club
Red
Deer & District Kennel Club
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Colins, Inger and Zale
Box 1535
Okotoks, AB T1S 1B5
(403) 995-0789
Email:
valhallasun@norrbottenspets.net |
World
class dog showing Handler and Breeder of Norrbottenspets for 15 years |
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Ed
Kopp and Debra North
Box 20092, Kensington RPO
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8M4
(403) 832-2570
Email:
edkopp@telus.net
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All
Breeds
Twenty-two years experience in conformation handling and conditioning
Certified animal behaviorist from conformation training to problem
behaviours |
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Judy
Watson
Box 487
Langdon, AB T0J 1X0
(403) 936-2028
Email:
mjwatson@telusplanet.net
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All
except Poodles
Conformation training available
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Saskatchewan |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Band
City Kennel and Obedience Club
Hub
City Kennel & Obedience Club |
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list your services on this page, click HERE.
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Prince
Albert Kennel & Obedience Club
The
Regina Kennel and Obedience Club
Saskatoon
Kennel & Obedience Club
Shamrock
Kennel & Obedience Club
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Manitoba |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Assiniboine
Kennel CLub
Manitoba
Canine Association
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list your services on this page, click HERE.
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Northwinds
Dog Club
Wheat
City Kennel Club
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Ontario |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Argus
Kennel Club
Belleville
and District Kennel Club
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list your services on this page, click HERE.
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Burlington
Kennel & Obedience Club
Caledon
Kennel Association
Champlain
Dog Club
The
Georgina Kennel & Obedience Club
Grey
Bruce Kennel & Obedience Club
Kawartha
Kennel Club
K-W
Kennel Club
Lakehead
Kennel Club
London
Canine Association
Nipissing
Kennel Club
Ontario
Breeders Association
Ontario
County Kennel Club
Ottawa
Kennel Club
Oxford
County Kennel Club
Rare
Breed Club of South Western Ontario
Sault
Ste. Marie Kennel Club
St.
Catharines & District Kennel and Obedience Club
Sudbury
and District Kennel Club
Victoria
County Kennel Club
Woodstock
and District Canine Association
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John
Steib and Nathalie Piche
2560 rue de L'Eglise
Val-David, QC J0T 2N0
(609) 261-1976
Email:
goldspring2000@aol.com
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All
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Quebec |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
MRTDF
- Mount Royal Toy Dog Fanciers
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New
Brunswick |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
New
Brunswick Kennel Club
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list your services on this page, click HERE.
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John
Steib and Nathalie Piche
2560 rue de L'Eglise
Val-David, QC J0T 2N0
(609) 261-1976
Email:
goldspring2000@aol.com
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All
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Prince
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
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Nova
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Dartmouth
Kennel Club
Halifax
Kennel Club
Tantramar
Kennel Club
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Newfoundland |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Avalon
Kennel Club
Newfoundland
(All Breed) Kennel Club
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Yukon
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
Yukon
Kennel Club
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Northwest
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
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Nunavut |
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Canadian Professional Handlers Association
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