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Junior Report: Brianna Fryer
Jazzy and I first started dog training and showing with the local 4-H club. Since that day, we didn’t want to stop. Training Jazzy is always the highlight of my day. Since we live in Florida it gets very hot, even on the most miserable days it makes it not as bad when you spend […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-brianna-fryer/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Carter Mabe
One year ago, a friend of our family was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He wasn’t able to take care of his six year old Border Collie, so my mom and I took Dylan into our home. We already had an older dog but Dylan liked to retrieve balls and spend time with me, like […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-carter-mabe/
| October 26, 2017
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Sports & Events
Get Started in Junior Showmanship
Does your child have an innate passion for dogs? Do you to want to empower him/her with life-long skills about being responsible and a good sport – whether winning or losing? Put him/her on the path of Junior Showmanship (also called “Junior Handling”), a sport for young people where they show off their dog handling […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/junior-showmanship/getting-started-in-junior-showmanship/
| October 26, 2017
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Sports & Events
Juniors’ History
Part of the mission of the American Kennel Club is to "Take whatever actions necessary to protect and assure the continuation of the sport of purebred dogs." The AKC's Junior Showmanship Program is just one example of the kennel club's commitment to fulfilling this portion of its charter statement. In the late 1920's a group […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/junior-showmanship/junior-history/
| October 26, 2017
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Sports & Events
Upcoming Junior Clinics
Informal FREE clinics, conducted by AKC Registered Handlers Program members, and open to anyone under the age of 18 interested in learning more about handling. The exact times and ring locations are posted at the superintendent's desk on the day of the event. No pre-registration necessary. Show up with a dog on a lead ready for some […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/upcoming-junior-clinics/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Event: Poodle Club of America
Poodle Club of America Juniors What a GREAT TIME for PCA Juniors! While entries around the country statistically show a slow decline, the Junior entries at the 2015 PCA Nationals were greater than 90% of Parent Clubs in the United States. Juniors participated in several disciplines, as well as two new attendees that joined us […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/upcoming-junior-clinics/junior-event-poodle-club-of-america/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Junior Showmanship FAQs
last updated 7/5/2023 How do I join the AKC National Junior Organization? Everyone who has a Junior Showmanship number is automatically entered in the AKC National Junior Organization. How do I get a Junior Showmanship number? E-mail: juniors@akc.org or download form. What is a Junior Showmanship number and do I need to have one to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/junior-showmanship/junior-showmanship-faqs/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Standard for Handler Professionalism
Handle -- to have responsibility for, to direct, to manage Advise -- to recommend or suggest Notify -- to inform, to make known Dedicate -- to commit to a particular course Lead -- to show the way by setting an example Educate -- to provide training for a specific purpose Render -- to give what […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-registered-handlers/standard-for-handler-professionalism/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
What’s in the Program?
Public recognition for those handlers enrolled in the AKC Registered Handlers Program, which shows they are committed to abide by the published high standards of dog care and business practices Contact information listed on AKC website - Handlers Directory Direct incoming calls from owners seeking handlers to AKC Registered Handlers Publication in AKC Online […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-registered-handlers/whats-in-the-program/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
RHP Facility Criteria
Kennel must be neat and clean -- free of dirt, fecal accumulation, odors and parasite infestation. Good ventilation and proper temperatures must be maintained within healthful comfortable limits for the dogs. Fencing must be sturdy and well maintained -- being of substantial strength and height to safely secure dogs. Exercise areas must provide adequate shelter […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/akc-registered-handlers/rhp-facility-criteria/
| October 26, 2017