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Candy is pictured left, with the first male Gold Grand Champion Field Spaniel, GCH Northaven's Call Me Al. |
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Pictured above right, Candy going Hound Group 1 with INT CH Daddy Douglas V. Grunsven |
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Having been born
the daughter of Laddie and Nettie Carswell, it is no surprise that I was fascinated and excited to become involved in the family business, professional handling. |
I was privileged to
grow up in an era filled with wonderful "dog" people who had a
passion for the sport. | |
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My father and first mentor was
Laddie Carswell, a professional handler for more than fifty
years. In addition to his handling, Dad served on the Board of Governors for the
Professional Handlers' Association (PHA) and served as a Zone
Representative and First Vice President. | |
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I grew up
in Massapequa, Long Island. Under my Dad's tutelage, I was lucky
to gain a wealth of experience. Two of the most important things
he taught me were that the care of the dogs is always first,
and that being a good sport is the right thing to do. |
I grew up
in a time of strong apprenticeships with top professionals,
where I learned the business from the ground up.
I am proud to have apprenticed for some of the "greats" in
our business, Bob & Jane Forsyth and Bill Trainer.
They shared their knowledge & wisdom.
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Their guidance and influence
will always be an important part of how I train,
condition, care for and show dogs. I am indebted to
them. |
After working with my father for a number of years as an assistant, I became a partner in the business, and began working with my own clients, in addition to his. | |
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| A few years following his death, I relocated to my current location in Connecticut which has allowed me to have a more comfortable space for my own as well as my client dogs. | | |
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Handling Philosophy |
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One of the greatest pleasures I have as a handler is working with a number of unique dogs, all with different personalities and needs. While it is undeniably very rewarding to make a happy phone call or email to a client regarding their dog's success on any given day, the biggest reward of all is seeing these dogs blossom to be the best they can be. |
I appreciate the opportunity given to me by
clients who trust to me with their dogs. |
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I also take great pride in the fact that on many occasions, I am able to work with what might be labeled "difficult" or shy dogs. I feel that experience, patience and good hands are three of my best tools when I work with more challenging individuals.
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For more
information regarding my handling and other services, visit the
Handling Services on this website. |
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