Royal Handling

Training is offered exclusively as one-hour private lessons in show training, obedience, and puppy obedience. Ring-side handling is provided at dog shows with the owner present. For boarding, Lihi offers in-home dog sitting with overnight stays or drop-in visits. No group classes, board-and-train programs, or intensive multi-day programs are offered. Each session is tailored to the dog’s individual needs, with emphasis on building confidence and connection.

Pricing Summary

Private show training: $60/hour; Obedience training: $80/hour; Puppy obedience: $75/hour. Ring-side handling: $120 for all-breed shows, $150 for breed specialties, up to $500 for Best in Show. House sitting: $50/night (holiday rate $70); drop-in visits: $25. Additional services include nail trims ($15) and 20-minute walks ($20). All show expenses (travel, lodging, meals) are split equally among dogs. No packages or discounts mentioned.

Policies

Dogs must be 12 weeks or older, up to date on Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, Heartworm, and Flea & Tick prevention, and show no dog aggression. A phone call and in-home meet-and-greet are required before boarding or house sitting. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated for training sessions.

Royal Handling is a dog training and handling business run by Lihi Ruvio, a professional all-breed handler with extensive experience in dog showing and obedience training. Lihi offers personalized private training sessions for show dogs and obedience, focusing on building trust and confidence through positive, relationship-driven methods. She specializes in ring-side handling, where owners remain present during shows to support their dogs while Lihi provides professional guidance in the ring. Training services include show training, obedience training, and puppy obedience, all delivered in one-hour private lessons. In addition to training, Lihi provides in-home dog sitting and drop-in visits, offering overnight stays, feeding, potty breaks, medication administration, and photo/video updates. Dogs are cared for in their own homes during boarding, not in a facility. Lihi emphasizes low-stress, individualized care tailored to each dog’s personality and needs, drawing from her own experience campaigning a Cane Corso to national show success.

Her approach is rooted in understanding each dog’s unique temperament and creating a comfortable, rewarding experience in the ring and at home. She is based in Williamston, MI, and frequently serves clients in Southeastern Ohio. Lihi does not offer group classes, boarding facilities, or day care, but provides specialized, one-on-one services focused on performance, obedience, and in-home pet care.

Accomplishments

Lihi Ruvio campaigned her own Cane Corso, Royal, to win Select Dog at Westminster twice, ranked #5 nationally in all-breed standings in 2021 and 2022, and earned lifetime recognition in the NOHS rankings. She also earned Lifetime #1 Owner-Handled in her breed and an Owner-Handler Group 1 at a major show in Orlando, Florida.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients must contact via email or phone to schedule a consultation. For boarding or house sitting, a phone call and in-home meet-and-greet are required before services begin. Training sessions are booked individually and scheduled based on availability.