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Originally Posted by roultjm Does anyone know of any conformation classes or handlers in the Fort Worth Area?
Also what is preferred by everyone, showing yourself or hiring a handler?
Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share about their first time showing?
What are the pro's and con's of hiring a handler or showing yourself 
thanks  Judy |
Yes, Let's Practice in Plano....is the best place.
I show my own dogs. However, if this is your first dog and it is a good finishable dog, I would highly recommend a handler. The reason I say this is that novices, not knowing what they are doing can ruin a dog.
All I can tell you is it takes about 6 months to a year before you really feel comfortable about what you're doing. Learning to anticipate your dogs moves, how to groom a show dog and present it to it's best advantage is a constant learning process and takes time....dog handling is an art, not a science.