04/28/2026
Seeking Disciplined Talent for the BAKC Handler Apprenticeship
The Black American Kennel Club (BAKC) is looking for a select group of dedicated, high-energy individuals to join our professional apprenticeship team. We are preparing for our upcoming halftime showcase at Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, and we are searching for the next generation of expert canine handlers to showcase the BAKCās standard of excellence.
Two Paths to Mastery:
Professional Apprentice Track: Ages 18ā25.
Junior Apprentice Track: Ages 13ā17 (Parental/Guardian consent required).
This is an elite mentorship opportunity for those with a genuine passion for dogs. All apprenticeship training is conducted exclusively through Canāt Get Right K9 Training, ensuring that every member of our performance team is grounded in the "Ivy League" of dog training standards.
The Performance Experience:
You won't just be learning the theory; you will be living it on the collegiate stage. As a member of the BAKC performance team, you will work directly with our highly trained dogs in a high-energy environment. Under the expert guidance of Can't get right K9 Training, you will master agility, guiding dogs through tunnels and over hurdles, and become a critical part of the showās mechanicsāholding the props and hoops that serve as the focal point for our elite canine athletes to jump through. You will be the foundation of the performance, ensuring our dogs deliver a master-level showcase.
What you will gain:
āProfessional Handler Certification: Gain the formal credentials and training provided by Canāt Get Right K9 Training to begin your career as a professional handler.
āElite Mentorship: Hands-on, direct training from a certified expert in Animal Psychology, Pet Behavior, and Canine Massage Therapy.
āCollegiate Performance Experience: Join the Black American Kennel Club for a high-profile performance at Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee.
āProfessional Portfolios: Earn certificates of mastery and handler participation, setting the foundation for professional excellence.
What is required:
ā¢A Heart for Animals: A deep, genuine passion for working with dogs and learning the nuances of their behavior.
ā¢Disciplined Focus: You must be able to maintain professional presence, physical control, and composure under pressure.
ā¢Commitment: Mastery isn't an accident. We are looking for individuals willing to put in the work required to represent the BAKC with integrity and authority.
If you are driven, ready to learn, and prepared to be part of the "Ivy League" of dog training and performance, I want to hear from you. We don't just put on a show; we demonstrate professional mastery.
Interested? Please call or text (text preferred) 314-899-6571 with your name and a brief overview of your background, why you have a passion for working with dogs, and your best contact information. You can also send a direct message.
Serious inquiries only.
Courtney Musgraves
Founder and President, BAKC
Certified Animal Psychology, Pet Behavior & Canine Massage Therapy
