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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  Darla is such a playful little thing. She'll be 3 next month but still has a lot of puppy in her. She's very content to spend most of her time with Junior and has only recently begun to spend any amount of time away from him.
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mary. I'm one of those types that, no matter how much I 'know', I'm always apprehensive until I've actually done it. I do feel much better prepared than in the past so it's time to jump in (plus I'm running out of excuses LOL). |
Let me ease your apprehension. I trained for a year and half, under the excellent training of my breeder's then handler. Even with all that training I was scared. It will feel very ackward in the beginning and take about 6 months before it all comes together like 2nd nature.
I'm still learning and still make mistakes. And I still at times walk out of the ring with my mentor sitting ringside will still critique me.....
Let me add, some of the most experienced exhibitors get pre-ring jitters. That's why you always have mints to pop in your mouth....your dog can smell your nerves.