Page 172 - Aussie Magazine no1, 2023

An Interview with a Junior Handler

I also really like to show several breeds from
group 7, such as the Weimaraner and the
Irish Setter. But of course, my favourite breed
to show, is and always will be the Australian
Shepherd and definitely my favourite dog to
show is the Gummy-dog with whom we have
done so much! We made the biggest victories
together with this boy! I can’t explain and put
into words how much I get high plunging into
working with him. For me, he is irreplaceable.

What's next on the agenda? Will you be
pursuing a career as a full-time professional
handler? Is it even possible in your country and
in Europe to be full-time handler only?
At the moment I do not see my future in my
country, because I want to grow and become
better as a professional handler, I think that
this is impossible here. Unfortunately, based on
experience and the real situation, I understand
that where I am now, handlers are not
appreciated enough and people do not see their
need, so in the future, I hope that I will have the
opportunity to continue learning new things and
work in southern Europe.
have to trust him. I think that not one professional
Can you tell us about your most emotional handler can do without trust in his dog; because
experience in Junior handling? without that there will be no contact, there will
For me, it was definitely a junior handler be no freedom and grace, and there will be no
competition on the Split, because there were confidence. Therefore, trust and be one, one
all the people dear to me who put all their must complement the other.
knowledge into me, for me to reach that result -
3rd place on the Supreme junior handling. It was Do you have any advice for anyone who might
a huge honour for me to first win first place on be interested in learning more about Junior
the very first night of the show under Fabrizio Handling?
Pistone, and then take Supreme 3rd place on the For people who want to know more about junior
last night of the show under the world-famous handling, I advise you to ask. Ask everything
Jason Lynn. I will never forget those emotions, that interests you, most of the professionals will
which support of my team, as well as unknown help you and give answers to your questions.
people. These few nights have become very But I also want to advise you to try to look for
memorable for me. I am nominated as the Best all possible information yourself. Study, study
Junior handler in Latvia according to the point and study again. I believe that there is no limit to
system and I got the chance to represent my perfection, so do everything to become it.
country at Crufts Junior Handling competition
2023!!! Dreams come true! Who has been your biggest inspiration?
I don't think I will say anything new, because
What do you think is the key to a successful these people are the inspiration for so many
dog and handler relationship? young people, but I really think that they do
For me, the most important thing is trust. Not more than anyone else and dedicate themselves
only does the dog have to trust you, but you also to dogs completely and without a trace.

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