There is lots of politics and lots of pro handlers in my area so I show in another state. I have to drive 3 or 4 hours to get to shows but it is better that driving 30 minutes to lose.
Pay attention to judges that put up the handler instead of the dog and don't show to them. There a a couple of judges around that obviously put up friends and pros and we have learned not to waste our time and money. One of them judged at a show recently and the exhibitors did a good job of letting their feelings known. There was a major the day before and the day after he judged but his entry was very low. He did as expected and gave the win to one of his friends but she only got 1 point. |