Conformation

Professional Handling

We offer Professional Handling in the Conformation Ring at most local dog shows.

Jake started showing as a Junior Handler when he was 10 years old and Championed his first dog at the age of 13. Since then, he has shown various breeds nationwide. In 2010, he had the opportunity to compete against some of the best dogs in the country at the Eukanueba National Championship show.

Jake handles all dogs with the love and care he gives his own dogs. He makes sure they are happy and comfortable with him before they go into the ring and tries to make showing fun for the dog.

Our regular show schedule is as follows:

January- Land O’ Lakes in St. Paul, MN
May- Key City in St. Peter, MN
June- Lake Minnetonka in Jordan, MN and Summer Solstice in Cambridge, MN
July- Duluth in Duluth, MN
August- St. Croix in Lake Elmo, MN
December- Granite City in St. Cloud, MN

Our Pricing schedule:

Base Handling Fee- $35/Dog per Day    
Plus….
Handling in Group- $15
Plus….
Group Placements-   4th- $25
                             3rd- $50
                             2nd- $75
                              1st- $100
Plus….
Best In Show- $300

Professional Handling Terms & Policies:

~ We charge .25/Mile for travel to/from shows

~ Boarding for the show dog during the show will be $20/Night in addition to any handling fees or expenses.  (House-mates will be charged full price- $35/Night)

~ The handler will exercise due care and precautions but will not be held responsible for escape, self-inflicted damage, theft, injury inflicted by other animals, illness, loss or any other unavoidable occurrences.

~ All dogs will be shown personally, except under circumstances beyond the handler’s control, at which time it is understood that another competent handler of the handler’s choosing will replace the handler. (In other words, the Handler reserves the right to have someone else {of their choice} handle your dog if there is a scheduling conflict.) 

~ All charges with respect to handling fees, bonuses, traveling expenses, entries, shipping fees, veterinary work, medications or special diets are the client’s responsibility. Handler reserves the right to choose any necessary accommodations and/or expenses. (i.e., hotel, meals, equipment, etc.)

~ Entries will be the responsibility of the client unless prior arrangements are made.

~ All dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations including rabies, and be protected from Heartworm. Copies of all vaccinations required. We strongly recommend that you provide adequate protection against ticks and fleas as well.

~Invoices must be paid within 2 weeks of invoice date or before your dog is handled by us again, whichever comes first. If invoices are not paid on time, a $20/Week Late Fee will be added to your total.

~If the owner would like photos, they need to inform the handler in advance.

Please fill out and sign a Handling Registration Form and Agreement before we handle your dog.