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yorkipower · 06-19-2005, 11:44 AM

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...6&page=3&pp=15

I explain a bit about handlers in the above post.

Have you considered OTHER dog showing events? It seems like Yorkieagility and I are always trying to find recruits on this forum! lol. There are many events, AKC calls the "companion" events, in which you can share time with the dog you have now, that don't lend themselves to having to hire out a professional to be competitive and for which you and your dog will get tons of enjoyment and memories.

Here's a few to consider:

Obedience
Rally
Freestyle
Carting
Flyball
Disc Dog/Frisbee Dog
Agility
Earthdog
Tracking
Therapy Dog

My dogs have also done TV and advertising - and not just pretty Penny. Bun has, basically, his own business!

While all events WILL cost some money, you WILL have to pay for lessons or a trainer if you've never done high level training yourself and YOU will have to pay entry fees, I find the financial drain of performance events to be much less than conformation (even agility - yes agility equipment is expensive but you can build your own, rent them from a facility, or splurg initially but save in the long run if you just take care of your equipment. It's not like having to buy bottle after bottle of expensive shampoo for three years).

06-19-2005, 11:44 AM	#8
yorkipower BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Posts: 446	Handlers and other options http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...6&page=3&pp=15 I explain a bit about handlers in the above post. Have you considered OTHER dog showing events? It seems like Yorkieagility and I are always trying to find recruits on this forum! lol. There are many events, AKC calls the "companion" events, in which you can share time with the dog you have now, that don't lend themselves to having to hire out a professional to be competitive and for which you and your dog will get tons of enjoyment and memories. Here's a few to consider: Obedience Rally Freestyle Carting Flyball Disc Dog/Frisbee Dog Agility Earthdog Tracking Therapy Dog My dogs have also done TV and advertising - and not just pretty Penny. Bun has, basically, his own business! While all events WILL cost some money, you WILL have to pay for lessons or a trainer if you've never done high level training yourself and YOU will have to pay entry fees, I find the financial drain of performance events to be much less than conformation (even agility - yes agility equipment is expensive but you can build your own, rent them from a facility, or splurg initially but save in the long run if you just take care of your equipment. It's not like having to buy bottle after bottle of expensive shampoo for three years).