| Testimonials: BENTBROOK BOXERS We are so pleased to hear that Bobbie Smith will soon begin a business of training young dogs for the Show Ring. I personally have known Bobbie for several years and have found her to be a very reliable and extremely capable young woman . She has done an outstanding job preparing her own young dogs for the show ring and has impressed me as well as others with her ability in handling and training young dogs. I am looking forward to placing some of my own young show prospects in her very capable hands. Good luck Bobbie! Barb Carroll Bentbrook Boxers, Reg. www.bentbrookboxers.com MINSTREL BOXERS The thing that people who cherish their canine companions want most of all is for them to be safe. The second is that they be well-trained and cooperative with their human stewards. Not being a super trainer myself, I've had occasion to send a puppy elsewhere to learn the ropes of the dog show world. Having only rarely sent a dog away even with a handler, because I harbor an innate fear for their safety when anywhere but in my care, I did this only because of the extraordinary trust I have in the person doing the training -- Bobbie Smith of Brandiwine Boxers. In fact, I honestly can't think of a better place to send a pup to get it ring ready. Bobbie is more than committed. She's more than conscientious. She's gifted. Add to that the fact that she's totally focused on the task at hand (about which she is passionate) and you have all the ingredients for exceptional success. I've known Bobbie for over four years, now, and can recommend her, as both trainer and caretaker, without the smallest reservation. Anyone who'd like to may contact me with any questions they might have about the experience their dog will have at Camp Brandiwine. :-) Katherine S. Nevius Minstrel Boxers boxerkate@verizon.net SIXES BOXERS When the co-owners of the pick bitch from my first litter decided to send her to Bobbie Smith for show training, I couldn't have been more excited. I knew that they were giving Sue the best chance possible to become all she could be. Bobbie sent us all updates often, that included not only how her training was going but also tons of photos of life at Brandiwine. It was wonderful to see her stacked up like a pro and also cuddled up to the Brandiwine Boxers. We knew that Sue was not only learning a ton but enjoying every second of it and most importantly being loved like one of the family. After only a week with Bobbie they were at Sue's first real show and in the WB ring. We couldn't have been more proud of the two of them!! Thanks again Bobbie for helping Sue shine!! Tori Hall Sixes Boxers |
| Show Ring Training |
| I am excited to announce that I am now offering professional conformation show ring training in my home in Brookville, PA. I have been training Boxers in conformation for the past 6 years. I've been very successful turning the show prospects I've been entrusted with into really great showdogs for their owners, including my own. Some of the honors the dogs I've trained have achieved are Best Puppy In Show (1st show @ 6 months old), 2 First Place Class Placements at the National Boxer Specialty (in '08 & '09), BOB & BOS over Specials at an All-Breed Show (Judges Everett Dean and Pete Dawkins), 4 Futurity Class Placements at the Boxer National, 3 Regular Class Placements at the Boxer National. I've also owner-handled two of my dogs to a Best of Breed honor in PA, as well as Reserve to a Major with my 6-9 puppy dog, along with a Best Senior in Sweepstakes at a Boxer Specialty. I offer complete conformation show training to get your show prospect able to perform confidently and competitively. I work out of my home where your dog is kept just as my own are -- as much loved family members. I do not have a kennel on my property. The dogs are truly allowed to be a member of our pack, both canine and human, when staying with my son, Tristan, and me. I incorporate all aspects of learning how to be a show dog while they are here, which includes not only show ring training, but also crate training, traveling with me to any shows I may be doing during their stay, proper socialization, lead training, proper house manners and potty training for the pups. I am well versed in post- surgical ear care for my cropped visitors and I also am experienced in natural ear care, as well. I also have expertise in grooming, having been responsible for my show dogs, as well as those of many others, including the 2007 ABC Reserve Winners Dog,and the 2010 ABC Best of Winners. Nails are kept well dremmeled, ears and teeth cleaned regularly, and coats beautifully conditioned and kept show trimmed when dogs reside with us for training. As I said earlier, they are treated exactly as I treat my own. They become family. Exercise is provided daily both on location in our suburban backyard, and on long walks in neighboring parks and fields. There are two Veterinarians very close to my home should I need them. The Brookville Vet Clinic is 5 minutes away and Animal Health Services is only 15 minutes away. I use both these Vets with my own Boxers. I also have access to Specialists in State College, PA -- only 1 1/2 hours from my home. Generally, I accept only one client dog at a time and complete their training before another is scheduled to arrive. Depending on the age, I will take two young pups simultaneously, but no more than that. Call me for further details or to schedule your dog's stay at Brandiwine. You can reach me at (814)849-4681 or you can email me at brandiwine2004@comcast.net |
| The Boxers in the slideshow below have all completed their show training at Brandiwine and went on to have successful show careers or are currently competing towards completing their championships. |
| Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see Testimonials and a slideshow of dogs trained at Brandiwine. |
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