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YorkieRose · 09-12-2006, 01:10 PM

You can start training them yourself..table stacking, teaching them to allow their teeth to be looked at..hands on etc..
Yes, it is expensive..joining a handling class will cut the expense...and IMO it is never wise to let them go to the handler until they are ready to win the points..YOU can show them starting at 6 motnhs, but it is wasting money to hire a handler until they are in full coat and ready for Open.

A good handler has your best interest at heart and will not take a dog/bitch until they can win..and that means beating adults for the points..not just their class and a ribbon..you get no points for winning a class.
You can show in the puppy classes and get yourself known..might win some points and cut your handling fees.

Make the trainer/handler is KNOWN in Yorkies..waste of money to get a large breed handler for a toy etc..many judges favor handlers they know..knowing they will not take a poor quality dog..gives you a great headstart.

09-12-2006, 01:10 PM	#18
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	training You can start training them yourself..table stacking, teaching them to allow their teeth to be looked at..hands on etc.. Yes, it is expensive..joining a handling class will cut the expense...and IMO it is never wise to let them go to the handler until they are ready to win the points..YOU can show them starting at 6 motnhs, but it is wasting money to hire a handler until they are in full coat and ready for Open. A good handler has your best interest at heart and will not take a dog/bitch until they can win..and that means beating adults for the points..not just their class and a ribbon..you get no points for winning a class. You can show in the puppy classes and get yourself known..might win some points and cut your handling fees. Make the trainer/handler is KNOWN in Yorkies..waste of money to get a large breed handler for a toy etc..many judges favor handlers they know..knowing they will not take a poor quality dog..gives you a great headstart. Last edited by YorkieRose; 09-12-2006 at 01:13 PM.