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Below is our general handling policy - (Please Call for Show Availability and Pricing).

Handling Policy:

Thank you for your interest in utilizing my service as a handler in an AKC conformation ring.  I hope that my experience, knowledge, dedication, and passion will ultimately serve its purpose for you and your dog.  I welcome criticism, suggestions, and open communication that is meaningful and nurturing.  I hope to be able to work together in attaining the best presentation for your dog.  Your feedback and candid objectives will only make us a stronger team. 

A one-time grooming charge before any weekend show will be applied for my time, effort, and expense.  Blow drying requires at least two hours of drying and blowing the roots of the hair dry and straight.  Dogs that have not been worked on before will require several more wash and blow dries to train the coat to lay a certain way. The expense in utilizing my blow dryers and electricity will take its toll.  After bathing (with certain shampoos and conditioners or hot oil treatment), I must clean ears, strip neck & ears, trim feet, ears, whiskers, and grind or clip toe nails. This one-time charge includes bathing and blow-drying throughout the week to train and stimulate the coat.  It also includes washing and rinsing after trips to the lagoon and field. Remember, the grooming charge is half the price of grooming a dog not being shown or boarded with me.  This grooming charge must be imposed to make my time worthwhile.   

On Site Training is of the ultimate importance in attaining the objective in presenting your dog to its full potential.  Training, bonding, and exercise have a tremendous effect.  If your dog or puppy is new to the show ring, it may be best to board with me a couple days or a week prior to the day of the show.  If your dog is overweight or is not in good condition, it may help to utilize my service.   Biking and swimming your dog may help to get that competitive edge in the ring.  If your dog is already in good working condition, and is well trained in the ring, then boarding would not be necessary, unless you will not be traveling to the shows.   Boarding is a good way to bond with your dog and enables a better experience in the ring for your dog.  It also allows for more free time to groom and sculpt your dog to perfection!   

On site Training (biking. swimming, fun, & conditioning)       - 

Conformation Classes (classes in Escondido)          -  

Show training (one hour show/obedience training)     -  

Ringside handling is defined as handling a dog which has already been groomed and is not boarded with the handler.  If the dog is not groomed, it is expected that the dog is to be with me at least two hours before show time. 
    - Rates and expenses will be applied as stated above.

Transportation or pick-up of your dog from your home or airport is available but will be charged $50.00.  This includes gas, wear and tear (mileage) on my vehicle, and driving time spent through traffic and distance.   If I must drive more than 250 miles, the rate will be 20 cents/mile.     

Deposits are not required, but are happily welcome.  There will be a five percent (5%) credit to the account of each deposit made a full month before service.  If it says on your bill that you have a credit a full month before the following month of service, you will receive a five percent (5%) credit of that amount. 

Billing statements will be sent out after the end of each month.  However, if service is not scheduled, you will receive a bill immediately after service is completed.  It is anticipated that payment will be made upon receipt of your bill.  Otherwise, it must be made within the following month of service.  If payment is not made within that month, there will be a penalty charge of one per cent (1%) of your total bill owed.  All credits and debits will be itemized on your bill for each day your dog is shown.  This is to keep a fair and accurate account of each charge.

Scheduling & Entries When a dog is scheduled for any particular show, it is expected that I will be handling your dog once the closing entry for that show has passed.  Unless the dog is lame, ill, or in poor condition, my handling charge will be imposed, regardless.  A request to use my service secures my promise to prepare and show your dog in a particular class, turning away any other potential bookings for this class.  If you schedule a show in a location in which expenses may contribute to the decision in attending this show, expenses may be incurred as well.  Once the closing date has passed, all scheduling is permanent. 

Conflicts may occur when I must show another dog at the same time that your dog is in the ring.  In the event that this may happen, I will choose the most qualified handler to take my place.  The Best of Breed special will always take top priority.  Next in line will be the open dog or bitch, then American Bred, 12-18 month, 9-12 month, and then 6-9 month.  However, I reserve the right to show whomever I want at any particular time.  This decision will be based on maturity, trainability, and grooming. (A dedicated client can also be a major influence in my decisions.) 

Expenses will include gas, hotel, meals, parking, and miscellaneous expenses.  I will do the best I can to keep expenses down to a minimum.  If I can drive back and forth to my home, I will charge 20 cents/mile for wear and tear on my vehicle, plus the cost of gas.  Miscellaneous expenses will include products needed for your bitch or dog, or anything needed to reach the full potential in presenting your dog or bitch.  This may include the hiring of an assistant.  Miscellaneous items may also include fresh drinking water or ice, bait, catalog, vitamins, bodifiers, self-rinse products, and a variety of other items for the dogs. 

The total expenses will be split between all the boarding and carrying clients shown for that particular show. Again, I will try to keep expenses down for everybody and will even pay part of total expenses if I feel that the total expenses are too high.  Ringside clients will also contribute to keep expenses down, but will not be configured as a boarding client. Gas expense will be tabulated at 20 cents per mile, which will include gas, wear and tear on my vehicle, insurance costs, and vehicle depreciation on mileage.  Normally, 20 cents per mile equates to how much I spend on gas alone. I must reiterate that if I drive back and forth to my home, to abstain from acquiring a hotel expense, the expense will include the cost of gas in addition to the 20 cents per mile.  For trips that will have a hotel expense, I will charge 20 cents per mile only.  The gas expense will be included in this rate.      

Gratuity dinner is paying for a dinner to those who have graciously allowed the dogs, an assistant, and me the use of their home for an entire weekend.  This beats paying for a hotel room elsewhere.  It will be $20.00 for the entire weekend. 

If there are any questions about any expense, I will always be open to discuss every item on your bill.  I will have receipts available for all items.  Please never hesitate to ask if you have any concerns. 

Payments are due following the month of service.  Payments must be made upon receipt of the billing statement.  Clients are given one month grace period to avoid penalty late fees; therefore, payments must be made within the following month of service. For example, if your dog was shown in February, you will receive a bill the beginning days of March and will be expected to remit payment as soon as possible, but must pay by the end of March. There will be a one percent penalty charge of the unpaid balance for each month it is not paid, for up to six months.