Junior Handler competitions are a wonderful opportunity for young members of DOGS NSW to exhibit their purebred dogs in the show ring. The competitions are a lot of fun and a rewarding challenge.
You’ll make new friends, learn all about dogs, and develop confidence and good sportsmanship alongside other up and coming handlers at competitions and weekly activities.
If you are between 12 and 18 years of age, you can have your own DOGS NSW junior membership. If you are between seven and 11 years old, your parent or guardian must be a DOGS NSW member for you to participate.
Heats are held on weekends throughout the whole year. Once each year, Junior Handlers compete in State Finals, and the best in each state then go to the National Finals.
A trip to England to compete in the World Challenge is on offer for the best Junior Handler at the National Finals.
Click here to download the Junior Handler competition manual.
DATE: 4 August 2024
WHERE: Ring 1, DOGS NSW grounds (in conjunction with Campbelltown & District All Breeds Kennel Club)
TIME: Registration 9.00am. Judging commences 10.00am
ORDER OF JUDGING: 7-under 10, 10 to under 13, 13 to under 19, Final
JUDGE: Mystery judge will be announced on the day.
ENTRY FORMS:
DOGS NSW 2024 Junior Handler Final Competitor Entry Form
DOGS NSW 2024 Junior Handler Final Dog Owners Declaration
DOGS NSW 2024 Junior Handler Swap Dog Owner's Declaration
When: 7.00-8.30pm – 3rd Monday of every month (excluding December)
Where: The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills
How much: Training nights are $2 for junior members of DOGS NSW
Cancellation: Any cancellations will be advised on Social Media i.e. wet weather, etc
Rewards at the end of each training session keep it fun for your dog – they’ll love training even more when they know it’s followed by play time!
ANKC Ltd Regulations Part 15: Junior Handler Competition & Junior Handler Manual
For more information about Junior Handlers or to get involved, email junior.handler@dogsnsw.org.au or call (02) 9834 3022.
The Junior Handler Judges Examination will now be completed through an online program. Once DOGS NSW receives your application and payment an email containing the instructions, website and log in details and will be provided to you.
Junior Handler Judges Application Form
Junior Handler Voluntary Declaration Form
Junior Handler results
Junior Handler Working Party
DOGS NSW Regulations - Part 2 Show - Section 6.8