[Brooklynn]

Like others have said know the reputation of your handler. With Toy breeds such as the yorkie make sure the handler you choose is a toy handler. I personally prefer a toy handler vs. an All-Breed handler as they know how to bascially keep coat ect. You want to build a good relationship in my opinion with your handler. I wouldn't crititize the handler but I don't think it's not a bad thing to say how your dog has been trained at home and how he has done for you as an exhibitor.
I do have a pet peeve when I see handlers string up a dog and not let the dog move out and yes then I might have to say something if it were my dog. I know it's their job but nothing I can't stand more than seeing a dog being strung up on the lead in the ring. If the dog is a mover move out with that dog. I think it's important to get the dog way before hand so that the handler can work with the dog unless you have that exceptional dog that doesn't care who's on that lead LOL.
The handler doesn't know your dog like you do so I would have to say it's ok to let the handler know how he was trained or how he does with you if you shown the dog in the ring. Then it's up to the handler to work with that dog and incorporate their skills on the dog. Me being someone that is working towards the goal of handling yorkies for others it is important to listen to the client and then incorporate your own ability with the dog. As the handler the client is the boss and you are their employer. As with any boss you need to be involved as well and know how your "employee" is doing and how they are handling the job. Not sure if anyone else looks at it this way but in reality the client is the employer and tries to find the best employee to do the job and it's up to the employer to make sure the job is getting done and done correctly.
If I hire a handler they will be the best at what they do and a must for me is have love for the dog and not look at me as just someone paying them to show my dog. I know so many that are out there that way. Again, me being an exhibitor/handler and knowing others you get to know who does the best job and always ask for recommendations from others that have had good experiences with their dogs ect...
I hope this helps some.

Donna