Meet the Professionals is a monthly webinar series facilitated by Kelly Marquis and features interviews with the fancy’s top professional dog handlers. Kelly created the program to help bridge the gap between top professional dog handlers and junior handlers nationwide.

The program provides an opportunity for junior handlers to get to know top professional handlers on a more personal level, learn unique training tips and methods and create an open forum for junior handlers to access the expertise of top professional handlers.

Meet the Professionals runs on the first Tuesday of every month 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST. Although the main purpose of this program is to bridge the gap between professional handlers and junior handlers nation-wide, anyone interested in the dog show world is welcome to attend.


Previously Featured Guests on Meet the Professionals

Tuni Conti, Professional Dog Handler and Junior Showmanship Judge

Katie Bernardin, Professional Dog Handler and Winner of over 250 Best in Shows

Esteban Faris, a  Professional Dog Handler in both Argentina and the United States.

Holly Lewis, an AKC Junior Showmanship Judge and 3rd Generation Breeder

Sara Gregware, AKC Junior Showmanship Judge and Professional Dog Handler

Will Alexander, a Professional Dog Handler and Teacher at the Leading Edge Dog Show Academy


Visit the Events Calendar for upcoming Meet the Professional episodes.


Watch More Video Excerpts of Previous Meet the Professionals Interviews Here.


Meet the Professionals Featured in the News

Craving Connection in Dog News


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Thank you for your Donations

A huge thank you to the following individuals for their heart felt donations to buy tickets for the kids and letting them know they matter!

Cindy Huckfeldt

Paul Levesque

Mary with WearWuf

If you’d like to support Meet the Professionals and providing this program free to Junior Handlers program, you can make a donation here: