A bad handler can make a great dog look bad and a great handler can make a bad dog look great. Ryan Blanker is a professional all breed dog handler for American Kennel Club (AKC) dog shows throughout the United States
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Colleen Longley
Colleen Longley started handling professionally when she was in college showing on the weekends when she was able. Over 10 years experience as a dog handler including Eukanuba and Westminster. As a Junior, numerous awards including Best Junior Handler in the New England. Primary handling experience with non-sporting and sporting dogs. Available for handling in New York and New England for ring side pickup only.
Located within 30 minutes of the Big E, Colleen is available to handle most of the shows at that facility.
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Lori Sargent
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- 517-667-0007
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- 4 Northcrest Drive North Granby, CT 06060
- 8607481663
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Sarah Krickeberg
- 3215 Cannonball Trail Yorkville, IL 60560
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Michael Scott
- PO Box 754 Chesapeake City, MD
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The key to successful housebreaking begins with understanding your puppy's behavior and natural habits. Puppies are not born knowing where they should go to the bathroom. They rely on their owners to teach them appropriate habits through consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement.
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