Examined and Excused: The Dog Show Podcast

with Allison Alexander and Ian Lynch
  • 5.0 (2)
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  • Updated Weekly

The ultimate weekly pitstop for conformation exhibitors, breeders, and purebred dog enthusiasts. Join hosts Allison Alexander - legendary professional handler and founder of the Leading Edge Dog Show Academy - and Ian Lynch, veteran broadcaster, comedian, and owner-handler, as they pull back the curtain on the dog show world.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Death of the Dog Show

    Where did all the exhibitors go? In this episode of Examined and Excused, we take a hard look at why dog shows used to be massive, sprawling events and what has driven the recent decline in entries. More importantly, we talk about how to fix it.

  2. Aug 19

    The Origin Story

    Welcome to the very first episode of Examined and Excused: The Dog Show Podcast! Join hosts Allison Alexander and Ian Lynch as they dive into how they got their start in the sport and how their careers evolved over the years. In this episode, Allison shares her personal journey and transition from handling to judging, while Ian keeps it real with some hilarious and highly embarrassing stories from his early days in the ring. Plus, they tackle a serious and growing challenge facing the sport today: the distinct lack of mentorship opportunities for newcomers and how it affects the future of dog shows.

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The ultimate weekly pitstop for conformation exhibitors, breeders, and purebred dog enthusiasts. Join hosts Allison Alexander - legendary professional handler and founder of the Leading Edge Dog Show Academy - and Ian Lynch, veteran broadcaster, comedian, and owner-handler, as they pull back the curtain on the dog show world.

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