by DVM Guillermo Cavazos | Abr 14, 2026 | Strategies & Techniques for the Ring
Introduction The use of bait in dog shows is one of the most debated topics in the world of handling. While some consider it essential, others believe it should never be used. After years of show and judging dogs across different countries, I can say this with...
by DVM Guillermo Cavazos | Ene 13, 2026 | Strategies & Techniques for the Ring
Learning how to stack a show dog correctly is one of the most decisive factors in competitive conformation. Many exhibitors still believe that the best dog always wins, but in reality, the dog that looks best at the exact moment of evaluation often takes the ribbon. A...
by DVM Guillermo Cavazos | Dic 2, 2025 | Strategies & Techniques for the Ring
Originally published in January 2022 in Show Beagles Worldwide (Czech Republic) As Beagle handlers and indeed handlers of any breed we all know that the moment we stack the dog, whether on the ground or on the table, is our first real opportunity to shape and present...
by DVM Guillermo Cavazos | Dic 1, 2025 | Strategies & Techniques for the Ring
Published in December 2024 at Show Beagles Worldwide (Czech Republic) Purebred dog sports are unique in that amateurs and professionals compete for the same accolades an arrangement that might initially seem to disadvantage the amateur exhibitor. However, that is not...
