The Dog Show Drive

By Will AlexanderBusiness News Education

The Dog Show Drive episodes

June 19, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 28
Welcome to this week's edition of Will and Ys the dog show drive.

This episode they talk about the terrible accident that happened on the way back from a show.

They also discuss perception and how it affects how people think and feel about shows. They go over the question of the week and take an excerpt from Kennel and Bench.

So sit back and relax we will do the driving for you .
1 hr 14 min
June 12, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 27
Welcome back to another awesome episode of Will and Y's the Dog Show Drive Canadian Edition.

This week the duo get some listener mail which brought up some very good topics dealing with
current issues. They go over the responses to last week's question of when would you prefer the
bite to be examined, which then leads them into this week's topic of the examination.

Will and Y give some do's and don'ts to help get the best out of your dog on the exam.

Thanks for coming along, buckle up folks and enjoy
1 hr 2 min
June 05, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 26
This week on Will and Y's the Dog Show Drive, the two have a packed episode for your listening pleasure.

Will and Y both left the country last weekend and discussed the ease of travel to and from the US.

They give a shout out to two CKC members who are being recognized for their achievements.

The QOTW about foreign judges brought in a lot of responses and different perspectives.

Seeing as the show season is picking up both here and in the US the duo go over the differences in the point systems in their topic of the week.

And finally they have a juicy little piece from Kennel and Bench from 1929.

All this and more on this week's edition of Will and Y's The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition.
Don't forget to hit up the Facebook page for this week's question which is brought to you by
Proplan - Always Advancing.
1 hr 3 min
May 29, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 25
Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Will and Y's The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition
This week the two thank a listener for a historical shout out and discuss an event that happened at one of the shows over the weekend, and give some points of view on why and how to handle these types of situations.
Then their good friend out Alberta way, Shannon Scheer gives us some information and an invitation to the SuperMatch being held in July.
The duo go over last week's question and submit the new one. Plus don't miss out on what interesting facts Y found on the internet.
All this and more on Will and Y's The Dog Show Drive CDN Edition.
Buckle up and enjoy folks.
1 hr 7 min
May 22, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 24
This week Will and Y are excited to announce the 150th Westminster panel.

They go through the busy holiday weekend results.

The duo talk about the responses to last week's question about the National Owner Handler Series and if it would be a good idea here in Canada, with that being said, have Michael Faulkner, AKC judge,
go over some of the pros and cons of the US system and how it has grown.

The pair have a new
excerpt from Kennel and Bench and as always a new question of the week, brought to you by Proplan, which can be found on our Facebook page.

Don't forget to like and subscribe on the YouTube channel, and join the fun on the Facebook page Will and Y's the Dog Show Drive.

Buckle up folks and thanks for tagging along.
58 min
May 15, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 23
Welcome to this week's episode of Will and Y's the Dog Show Drive.
We are so excited to thank Jim Cuddy and Greg Keeler for the use of their song recorded by
Blue Rodeo "Head over Heels" as our new theme song!!

Thank you so much.

This week the duo go over last week's question and have the pleasure of
John Atkinson from the CKC, director of Advocacy and Communication, to answer some questions and give us an update of CKC activities.

From this the new question of the week on the Facebook page will surely draw some excellent responses. And finally a new feature the team has thought up - going through the archives of Kennel and Bench. See what stories they uncover.

Thanks for coming on the ride, buckle up folks and enjoy!

Don't forget to like and subscribe to the You Tube channel and join our Facebook page.
1 hr 16 min
May 08, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 22
Welcome back to another edition of Will and Y's the Dog Show Drive.
This week they discuss UKC and IAB shows, talk about the differences and benefits of these shows. Will has a chat with Sean Kent and gives a better look at UKC types shows. The two discuss some CKC news and they go over the listeners responses to the question of the week.
Don't forget to check out the new question of the week on the Facebook page and join in the conversation. Sit back while Will and Y take the wheel and buckle up!
1 hr 4 min
May 01, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 21
42 min
April 24, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 20
Welcome Back to this week's episode of Will and Y's the Dog Show Drive
This week the duo covers some interesting scenarios at shows, regarding
emergency judging and ethical practices among judges and exhibitors.

We have a great piece on the Pet Expo which William attended this past Easter weekend.

Will and Y discuss the question of the week, which relates to having field reps here
in Canada at shows.

All this and more on this week's edition of Will and Y's the Dog Show Drive.
Buckle up and enjoy!!
1 hr 14 min
April 17, 2025 The Dog Show Drive - Canadian Edition - Episode 19
The dynamic duo is back this week!! Will and Y go over everything you missed and more!!

They have some good debates on a few current events that have happened over the past
few weeks, which leads into this week's Question of the Week found on Facebook.

Would we at CKC shows benefit from a field rep type of position as they do in the AKC? Will has a chat with Patricia Proctor retired head of AKC field reps for some valuable insights to the position.

Let us know what you think and how you feel about it. They two also go over the previous week's question of what piece of advice has been given to you that has stuck with you.

Glad you are back with us, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.
1 hr 13 min

About The Dog Show Drive

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Dog Show Drive is an entertaining discussion of past and current Canadian dog show topics and people. Will Alexander and Yvonne Norton Co-host this Canadian show about ... nothing