Primarily the southeastern United States from Louisville, KY to the north and west; Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Alabama and Florida.

No, there are no membership fees or costs involved.

No. We do expect all of our stewards to be dressed in appropriate attire presenting a professional image.

Yes. A pay scale is consistent with experience and circumstances.

Yes, although DPSis most particular about a steward not working for a judge to whom he/she might be showing in the same cluster or companion shows.

Yes. Schedules are prepared prior to the show date to accommodate the individual stewards showtime, which provides relief for that period of time. Pay rates for that day will fluctuate, depending upon circumstances.

Yes, although a judge may not steward at any cluster or set of companion shows prior to their judging assignment.

DPS will provide appropriate training with one of our senior stewards until we feel the trainee is ready to cope with routine ring situations and responsibilities.

Often volunteers lack the sense of importance of the role of the steward in the smooth functioning of the ring. The lack of commitment, of punctuality, of tools and skills not only makes the operation of the ring difficult it can effect the entire show timing.

Further, volunteers seldom have the experience to anticipate exhibitors and/or judges needs. This can create bad will for both judge and exhibitor as well as spectators and thusly for the club which might well impact future show entries.

Well trained, responsible, show ring knowledgeable personnel, well acquainted with the rules and ring procedures of the American Kennel club.

Terms of the cost to a show-giving club or cluster are spelled out in a formal contract in almost all cases determined by the number of rings.

Yes.

Yes. We provide the appropriate number (as required by AKC) of skilled stewards fully cognizant of all rules and regulations.