About Darcy:

Unlike most dog show handlers, I was not born into the dog show world. My journey with dogs started when I was 12 years old. I struggled to find my own passion growing up until I attended an animal expo event, with my aunty who has Bernese Mountain Dogs. This interaction then led me to attend more club events, then a dog show, with my aunty then buying me a membership for Dogs SA. This set me on the path that I am still on today in handling and grooming dogs.

I have been extremely fortunate over the years to handle many breeds of dogs but I am most known for my involvement with Bernese Mountain Dogs, Siberian Husky’s, Welsh Corgi (Pembroke), German Shepherds, Poodles (All Variety’s), English Springer Spaniels, Border Collies and French Bulldogs.

I have competed successfully at Royals, have had multiple BIS and BISS wins in Australia and on my first overseas trip in 2018 I won two BIS 1st. 

Winning the South Australian Junior Handler State final in 2019 was a highlight in my handling career. I represented my State to the best of my ability and I enjoyed meeting the other competitors. I am proud to say I am friends with most of them today. This networking of dog show friends allows me to share stories, tips and mentor other junior handlers with the knowledge I have gained the same way I had people mentor me when I was in handlers.

Over the years I have been involved in coat preparation for all the breeds I have handled. I have tried an array of different products, but nothing compares to the continued success I have had with Plush Puppy. Having used these products regularly with my own dogs I have been able to impart the benefits of these products to others. 

As a volunteer member with breed clubs, I have held handling classes to assist others in what I have learnt along my handling journey. These classes have allowed me to share my coat knowledge with owners and how to manage certain coats, ie: double coated and the products that can assist them in maintaining their dog day to day.

Having only been involved with dogs over the last 9 years I look forward to many more years of handling, grooming and being a role model of the youth handlers of today. I am approachable and always willing to lend a hand with questions about products, coat types or even just to talk about your dog. 

I thank all the people who have assisted me in getting to where I am today. I look forward to being able to pass on this knowledge that I have gained to others and continue to keep learning on this journey that I am on. 

You can find me on Facebook @DarcyClark or find me at most Dog’s SA Shows.