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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  If the lead is placed just right under the jaw and not on the trachea you can do that but it's not always gonna fall just right....I know both handlers personally that showed the maltese and the yorkie and I can't speak for them why they did that. I've done it a couple of times but was uncomfortable doing it so I dont' do it anymore and haven't in a long time. I place my hand either under the jaw and not on the trachea or I place my hand under the chest. I was taught that by another handler and feel more comfortable with that hand placement. |
I just watched the video of the maltese and it was not taken off the table with the lead. She placed her hand under the jaw and the other hand either with the tail or under the maltese rear, I just payed attention to her hand placement on the head and she placed her hand correctly to where it wouldn't hurt the trachea. Now the one showing the yorkie took Jack off the table holding the lead and that is something I don't do. The handler showing the maltese taught me alot about handling while I traveled with her for a year. She actually presents a dog very well and is very careful with her dogs. While we don't really travel in the same circles any longer she taught me alot about presenting a yorkie. She use to show for me in the breed and I would show in the group.
Donna