[Nazir's]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

Great thread but I was advised NOT to feed your dog the morning of a show you really dont want him to have an accident in the ring. Not a pretty sight!

While I do not have a yorkie yet, I am loved by and exhibit miniature pinschers and I do not feed my kiddos before a show.

97% of the time they are shown very early in the morning, so it's not too hard on them at all but it makes it a whole lot easier on me when showing because that little piece of bait looks like breakfast to them. They are more eager to please, they are more food driven, and I have avoided accidents from happening while in the ring (has not ever happen).

They are fed immediately afterwards. To them, this is their little reward for being the fancy little buggers that they are.

Now, if they were not to be shown until after 12 noon or so, I would feed them prior to them being shown, but it would be very early in the a.m. as I usually do.