About Beverly Gall |
Having started showing dogs in 1990. I have had the pleasure of meeting and learning from knowledgeable people and handlers with the different breeds, mainly the Toy Group. Currently I reside in Troy, Ohio with my husband Steven. We have three children and four grandchildren and own Gall and Gall Company, Inc. a national employment background screening company located in Dayton, Ohio. I started several years ago to handle client dogs. I feel there is an art to showing and bonding with a dog to complete their championship and/or compete as a special. Since that time I have finished many champions in several of the toy breeds for others and myself. I have also competed with a special, helping to achieve the #1 all systems rating.
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1. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE HANDLING AS A CAREER AND HOW DID YOU PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THIS CAREER? The handling of client dogs came about by showing my own dogs as a hobby. Having to learn grooming and conditioning techniques as well as the different personality traits of the different breeds. Understanding that all dogs need their own special attention and are shown to the best of their ability, that all dogs are different.
2. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR CAREER IN DOGS? What I enjoy the most is the dog himself or herself – working with them, having them bond with you, to watch them learn and achieve just to please you, the grooming and conditioning, for them to reach the show potential that you are striving for.
3. WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT YOUR CAREER IN DOGS? At this time nothing. I currently show dogs for some outstanding clients that understand that you don’t win every show.
4. WHAT PERSON HAS MOST AFFECTED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR SUCCESSES? My husband Steven has most affected my life and success. I also have to give notice to Nina Work. What an outstanding handler. She gives such love and devotion to all her client dogs. Notice should also be given to Darwin and Tanya Delaney as well as Dale and Jane Martenson. They are all great mentors to learn from.
5. TO DATE, WHAT IS YOUR MOST EXCITING EXPERIENCE IN DOGS? My first Group I with CH Dartan’s Magic Onyx under Judge Glenda Dawkins. Also winning the breed at Westminster 1997.
6. DO YOU THINK THAT THE FANCY NEEDS A REGULATING BODY FOR PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS? I’m not sure that the professional handler needs a regulation body, I think this should be open for discussion among the handlers and their needs.
7. WHAT CHIEF INGREDIENT DO YOU FEEL IS NECESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOW DOG'S CAREER? The successful show dog’s career begins with the dog. A Special means just that. Not all dogs are specials. A special begins with the dog meeting the standard of the breed. He should display total showmanship and be in excellent condition. He should stand out when in the ring. Finally he should probably have some financial backing.
8. WHAT PERSONALITY TRAIT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF A HANDLER? The successful handler must have the will to win. He/She should be competitive while in the ring but gracious when out of the ring.
9. IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CLIENTS STRICTLY OF A BUSINESS NATURE? When working with clients it should be on a business nature, but this is not always obtainable as we do show some dogs for our friends. It should always be understood between both parties what is to be expected and should be in writing.
10. WHAT DO YOU SEE YOURSELF DOING IN 10 YEARS? SHOWING DOGS OR JUDGING DOGS? At this time I see myself showing dogs. At some point I think I would like to judge and have people respect my opinion as they do many of the judges that judge the dogs.
Article From: Top Notch Toys/December 2001 |
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