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yorkiegirl2 · 08-21-2007, 10:01 PM

At what age did you start Conformation Classes ??
and what things can be done at home ?
Do you use treats, clicker or both as training tools ?

I have found a showdog trainer who does private lessions
She said she will look at the 3 pups I'm holding back to see
if she thinks one might be good enough to show.

At what age is a good time to look at a young pup and get a idea
if it may have the It Factor???

The trainer also knows of a handler who does handles toy breeds.
I think after a few puppy matches ...
I'll see how things go and if my knee will hold up.
I am hoping to point the pup myself and
then maybe hire a handler to get the majors.

They also have a groomer who knows about grooming Yorkies for show.
Hopefully they can show me how to do the topknots and grooming part.

There is not much of a AKC Club around here, the closes is in St. Louis.
I was invited this weekend to come and meet the members but
I told her I didn't think I could make it this time because I just had
some newborn pups.
But would love to meet then as soon as pups were older.
She told me of some shows coming up that I plan to attend.

Any suggestions, advice or help would be greatly appreciated..

08-21-2007, 10:01 PM	#1
yorkiegirl2 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,394	Conformation Classes and Question ??? At what age did you start Conformation Classes ?? and what things can be done at home ? Do you use treats, clicker or both as training tools ? I have found a showdog trainer who does private lessions She said she will look at the 3 pups I'm holding back to see if she thinks one might be good enough to show. At what age is a good time to look at a young pup and get a idea if it may have the It Factor??? The trainer also knows of a handler who does handles toy breeds. I think after a few puppy matches ... I'll see how things go and if my knee will hold up. I am hoping to point the pup myself and then maybe hire a handler to get the majors. They also have a groomer who knows about grooming Yorkies for show. Hopefully they can show me how to do the topknots and grooming part. There is not much of a AKC Club around here, the closes is in St. Louis. I was invited this weekend to come and meet the members but I told her I didn't think I could make it this time because I just had some newborn pups. But would love to meet then as soon as pups were older. She told me of some shows coming up that I plan to attend. Any suggestions, advice or help would be greatly appreciated..