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Idrian P. Cuevas

PRESIDENT

K9 TRAINERS COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES

President Idrian shares his thoughts!
1. On the Organization - Uncle Rufino handled an American Cocker Spaniel and a
Rottwieler while uncle Leandro handled Dobermans and Boxers.
O ur association started from For a year, I assisted them at the side of the ring. They prepared
an informal group of trainers
me by exposing me to the various tasked needed to prepare
with five (5) to eight (8)
dogs standing for Obedience a dog for judging up to pinch hitting as a handles when there
Trial under PCCI in 1972. During a conflict in schedules. After that, I started handling dogs by
the year 1978, the number of entries myself. The first dog I handled was a Dobermann in the year
increased to ten (10) up to twelve (12) 1997, her name is “Precious” from Elektra Kennel. From then,
dogs. Following that year, Mr. Aramis there was no turning back.
Lim, advised Mr. Romualdo Palicpic
(who later become a President of Thru handling dogs, I have been to many places, both local and
the Association) to coordinate with international. I earned trust, respect, and honor in my chosen
Brig Gen. Bernardo Espiritu and send field. I am very been proud to be a “Dog Handler”. Handling
the news to Mr. Briccio Pasia (Co- dogs is never-ending training; patience is always the key to
Founder of the Association) and his success. Our fees depend on the expenses that we incur, like
fellow handlers to have a meeting gas for transportation... It’s always up to the agreement made
with him. Mr. Lim later became a All Becoming a member provides one with considerable benifits. A between the handler and the owner of the dog.
Breed Judge; he was also the founder member gets exposed, to many views opinion, styles, and ideas
of the K9 Trainers Council of the on how to handle dogs well. Members also support each other A handler must be honest when it comes to the output.
Philippines. to succeed in our chosen profession. Sometimes, when we have For example, the designated time to train the dog varies; in
clients that are far away from our residence, we recommend our obedience it may take a lot of time and perseverance. Also, a
To qualify for the association, one must fellow member who are nearest to the area. We also provide handler must give regular progress reports with demonstrated
be committed to the job by heart and results to their clients. That’s the primary thing an owner
must be active in the obedience trial financial assistance in case a member needs medical care; being a always looks for in a handler.
(no exemptions) and one must have handler is not an easy job.
attained a passing grade for his dog 2. On Handling
dog trainer(s) in the Companion Dogs.
Trials three times. Presently, we have I fell in love with handling the first time my Uncle Rufino took me
twenty-seven (27), active members. to a dog show to the point that I did not pursue being a Marine
Engineer anymore. Handling dogs runs in our blood from my
Yearly, the association holds at least two Grandfather to my Uncle up to my cousins and other relatives.
obedience shows to allow members to
show their dogs in Obedience Trials. In 1996, my uncles Rufino and Leandro Palicpic took mo to a dog
show for the first time.

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