The Dog Show Drive

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 86

This week on Will and Y’s Dog Show Drive, we open up the viewer mailbag, and wouldn’t you know it, somebody has given us something worth pulling over to talk about. Then we turn to two topics from the Canadian Kennel Club that have been running loose across social media. First, the proposal to raise the Canadian championship requirement from ten points to fifteen. Is it time for a change? Will it make championships mean more, or simply make the road a little longer? Then there’s the Owner-Handler series coming in 2027. A new opportunity, a new direction, and because this is the dog show world, no shortage of opinions. Will and Y have a few of their own. So buckle up. There’s plenty to talk about, a few things to disagree about, and hopefully a laugh or two somewhere along the way. All this and more, this week on Will and Y’s Dog Show Drive.

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 85

This week on Will and Ys Dog Show Drive , the two are back behind the wheel and as usual, there’s plenty to talk about. First up, they look back at the success of the SD and G shows, and everything that made the weekend one to remember. Then they return to a conversation that deserves more than one episode, Caring for Our Community, mental health in the dog show world isn’t easy to talk about, but sometimes the things that are the hardest to say are the things we most need to hear. And of course, no Drive would be complete without another visit to Kennel and Bench. A little laughter, a little reflection, and probably a wrong turn somewhere along the way. All that and more on Will and Ys Dog Show Drive!

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 84

This week on Will and Y’s Dog Show Drive The dog show world can be a wonderful place. We gather around dogs, friendships, competition, and a shred passion that, for many of us, has become something of a family. But families also need to talk about difficult things. This week, Will and Y take on a subject that isn’t easy to discuss, but perhaps needs discussing more than ever, mental health in the dog show world. The signs we sometimes miss. The struggles people carry quietly. And more importantly, what we can do when we notice someone in our dog show family might not be okay. Because sometimes the most important thing we can do at a dog show has nothing to do with winning a ribbon. Sometimes, it’s simply noticing the person standing beside us. This week on the Dog Show Drive.

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 83

Welcome back to the Dog Show Drive with Will and Y, where the road is long, the opinions are plentiful, and somebody is always willing to tell you where you made the wrong turn. This week, Will and Y wonder if social media, the thing that was supposed to bring us all closer together, is quietly stealing a little of our humanity along the way. Then it’s Part Two of our conversation about declining registrations. Where have all the dogs gone? Or perhaps more importantly, where have all the people gone? A little reflection, a few opinions, and probably a wrong turn or two. All that and more on this week’s Dog Show Drive.

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 82

Welcome back to Will and Y’s Dog Show Drive You know, there was a time when if you wandered into a small towns fairgrounds on a Saturday morning , you’d find a dog show humming away. Coffee in one hand, lead in the other, hopeful hearts everywhere. These days, though, there seems to be a few more empty grooming spaces than there used to be. So this week, Will and Y pull up a couple of lawn chairs and tackle a question that is on everyone’s mind. Why are dog registrations down ? Not just with the CKC Not just with the AKC. It seems to be happening almost everywhere Is it the cost? The changing world ? Different priorities? Or is there something deeper going on? They don’t pretend to have all the answers, but they’ve got a few stories, a few laughs, and maybe a few ideas worth thinking about. So grab a coffee, settle in for the drive, and join us for another ride on Will and Y’s Dog Show Drive.

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 80

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 81 -LIVE

Welcome back to Will and Y’s Dog Show Drive You know, every good road trip has a wrong turn, this week we decided to prove it by attempting our very first live show. There were a few technical tangles along the way, enough to remind us that dogs are often easier to handle than microphones, but somehow that just made the whole thing more interesting. Once we found our footing, we settled into one of those conversations that always get people talking. Should kennel club members compete at their own shows? It’s a topic with plenty of opinions, and Will and Y aren’t shy about exploring both sides. Along the way, we open the mailbag to hear from listeners, share a few stories, and as always, pay a visit to our favourite feature, Kennel and Bench. So grab a coffee, hitch a ride, and come along for another Dog Show Drive. There are a few bumps in the road, plenty of laughs, and maybe even a story or two that’ll stay with you long after you’ve parked the van.

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 79

Welcome back to another episode of Will and Y's The Dog Show DriveThis week the duo talk about the current fire situation in Y's area, and Will's trip to judge at Vic City. They do across Canada and have two great shows in the Show Spotlightsection. They then discuss the topic of AI in the Topic of the Week, There was a lot to unpack with that one! So thanks for joining us on the drive, sit back and relax folks!! https://www.youtube.com/@DogShowTips https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569880622789 https://www.leadingedgedogshowacademy.com/ https://showscene.ca/ https://www.canadiandogfancier.com/ https://www.purina.ca/pro-plan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574745825581

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 78

Welcome back to another fun filled episode of Will and Y's The Dog Show Drive This week the dynamic duo talk about the new Silken Windhound that has gainedrecognition from the UKC. They discuss a couple of interesting questions that have been posted on other chat groups. They also go through the show scene across Canada and as always close it out with Kennel and Bench. The other item to remember is the LIVE SHOW JULY 30th at 7PM on Facebook.So hang on tight folks, the ride is about to begin!! https://www.youtube.com/@DogShowTips https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569880622789 https://www.leadingedgedogshowacademy.com https://showscene.ca/ https://www.canadiandogfancier.com/ https://www.purina.ca/pro-plan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574745825581

The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 77

Welcome back to another fiery episode of Will and Y's The Dog Show Drive.This week the duo discuss the rise and fall of entries across the country. They highlight some greatupcoming shows and then they get into the topic of the week. This week they discuss the need to be exhibitor friendly and the CKC needs to have our judges' backs when it comesto frivolous complaints. Come listen and see William get right fired up about it! As always, they finish up with Y's favourite segment of Kennel and Bench. So strap in folks this is a crazy one!! Also don't forget to keep watch for THE DRIVE HAS GONE LIVE episode sometime this July.Thanks for coming on the drive! https://www.youtube.com/@DogShowTips https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569880622789 https://www.leadingedgedogshowacademy.com/ https://showscene.ca/ https://www.canadiandogfancier.com/ https://www.purina.ca/pro-plan