SHOW-SAFE

🐾 SHOW-SAFE IS HEADING TO THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW!
One of the biggest weekends of the year is almost here, and we're bringing something NEW to Oaks, PA!

🌟 INTRODUCING: DOG SENSE – GOOD INSTINCTS FROM OUR BEST TEACHERS
We're excited to debut our updated junior education experience, Dog Sense, at The National! Featuring interactive education and a brief handling session, this is an opportunity for juniors to learn, grow, and develop skills that extend far beyond the show ring. Parents are always welcome to observe!

🛍️ SHOP THE SUITED FOR THE CAUSE BOUTIQUE
Stop by our Suited for the Cause boutique starting Thursday! Discover professional show clothing generously donated by members of our own dog show community. Purchases help fund SHOW-SAFE's vital work, including our 24/7 helpline, education, aftercare, awareness, and advocacy programs.

We can't wait to see you!
📍 The National Dog Show | Oaks, PA
📅 November 12–15 show weekend

💚HANDLE WITH CARE: ADULT EDUCATION. JUNIOR PROTECTION.
👉 https://givebutter.com/Nov5adulteducationclinic
How can we create a safer, stronger dog show community for the next generation? It starts with the adults who guide, mentor, and support our juniors.

Join SHOW-SAFE on Thursday, November 5, from 7:00–8:00 PM for a FREE online safety awareness clinic designed for all adults who work with juniors in dog sports.

🐾 Handle With Care is a one-hour online educational session focused on practical, real-world best practices to help adults recognize their role in protecting juniors and building a show community rooted in safety, respect, and accountability.

Whether you’re a club leader, breeder, exhibitor, mentor, or parent, your role matters. Together, we can help create an environment where young handlers can learn, grow, and thrive.

📍November is bringing plenty of opportunities for us to connect! 🐾
Whether you’re stopping by to learn more about our programs, explore resources for your club, friends or juniors, discover ways to get involved, or simply say hello, we look forward to connecting with you!
SHOW-SAFE is working to build a dog show community rooted in safety, respect, integrity, and support — and every conversation helps move that mission forward.
We look forward to seeing you at a future show: show-safe.org/events

💚 SUITED FOR THE CAUSE: NOVEMBER DROP-OFF LOCATIONS! 💚
Ready to clear out your show closet and give back? 👔✨
Throughout November, you can find us in

🐾 Michigan — Kalamazoo
🐾 Arizona — Tucson, Pima, and Yuma
🐾 Washington — Monroe and Ridgefield
Your donations help fund education, resources, and direct support for the dog show community.
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping us turn professional attire into something so much more! 💚

🐾💚 WELCOME, South Bay Kennel Club! 💚🐾
SHOW-SAFE is proud to welcome South Bay Kennel Club as a new Champion Club Member! 🏆
Thank you for standing behind a safer, stronger, and more supportive dog show community. Your club’s support helps make SHOW-SAFE’s education, resources, and support services possible.
We are grateful to have clubs like South Bay Kennel Club stepping up and investing in the future of our community. Together, we can continue building a show world rooted in respect, integrity, safety, and accountability.
Thank you for being part of the SHOW-SAFE community! 💚🐾

🐾 CLUB BEST PRACTICES — SIGN UP NOW!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVfbocm52iE685x2De_Ma-wg76T5VKeuCpTHi6Cw-yxCHwnw/viewform
Strong clubs help create strong, welcoming show communities. Join SHOW-SAFE on October 28th for a free, one-hour Club Best Practices webinar designed for club leaders and members. Other dates also available.
This practical course covers real-world best practices to help clubs build a sustainable show community grounded in respect, safety, accountability, and integrity.
Share this with your club leadership and fellow members!

🏆 WATCH DOG SHOW HISTORY. SUPPORT A SAFER FUTURE.

A heartfelt thank you to Club Doggit for donating a portion of the proceeds of their Champions Round Table documentary series to support our work at SHOW-SAFE.

They are not only preserving the stories and knowledge of the people who have shaped our sport, but investing in a community rooted in safety, respect, and opportunity for generations to come. 💚

Their feature-length premiere episode, Westminster Legends, runs just over two hours and features Pat Trotter, Bill McFadden, Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, Andy Linton, and Janice Hayes sharing candid stories about their careers, great dogs, mentors, defining moments, and the future of purebred dogs.

🎬 Watch the trailer
🐾 Purchase Episode One for $25
💚 Support SHOW-SAFE
Learn more and purchase here:
https://services.doggit.app/champions-round-table/
**Please share with your clubs, friends, & fellow dog lovers!**

🤝HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE RESPECT.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — an opportunity to remind our community that healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, communication, boundaries, and safety.
Learning what healthy relationships look like is part of prevention.
For young people especially, having trusted adults and supportive connections can make a meaningful difference.
No one should be in a situation with any partner or family member that includes physical violence, sexual abuse, insults, humiliation, or coercive control regarding their movements, their finances, their communications or other threats to their safety and well being.

💚 Respect is always a good place to start.
If you or someone you love needs domestic violence support, call the national domestic violence helpline at 1-800-799-7233, or we at SHOW-SAFE are always here to help you navigate resources by calling our helpline at 1-859-203-8683. In an emergency, call 911.