[topknot]

You should know how your handler is before you would even place your dog with a handler. They (handler) should have such a great reputation by all, so you should feel very confident with them. I too would never give constructive critizism either, since they are the pros. So much can go on at a show that you might not know. On any given day it could be anyones picks and you never know for sure about the judges or how all the dogs will act in the ring. There is a lot that goes into the dynamics and critizism is just not one I would give. I may ask how the show went. So before placing your dog with a handler you should know your handler well.

I too place a dog with my handler till they are finished, which usually is not long. This way my dog gets better aquainted with them and does better with the training, so they do better in the ring.

A reputable professional handler will evaluate your dog too before they take your dog and let you know if they are finishable based on their guess.