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01-16-2009, 10:56 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Forest Grove, OR, USA
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| How to get started as a Junior Handler??? We have a 6mo. old baby girl, Lilly, and my daughter who is 9 years old, is very interested in learning to show her as a Junior Handler. Does anyone have any suggestions on classes, or how to learning showing? She has already completed 'puppy kindergarten' with her through our local Pet store. We are in the Portland, OR area. We are planning to go to the Rose City Dog show this weekend to see what we can find out. Also - I was reading APR is a good place to start; what is APR? Thanks! |
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01-17-2009, 07:47 AM | #2 | |
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| Kimberly is showing at the Rose City Dog show this weekend. She is in Portland,Oregon as well. She is very nice lady. Quote:
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01-17-2009, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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| is your puppy akc registered? I would not show in APR ( they support Puppymills). AKC has Junior Showmanship program here is the link American Kennel Club - Kids and Juniors
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01-17-2009, 09:23 AM | #4 |
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| Thanks for the info, yes, she is registered with AKC. We just sent it in, because we couldn't agree on a name. Finally came up with Dedrickson's Pride "Princess Lilly" |
01-17-2009, 10:28 AM | #5 | |
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In general it's not a good idea to go to obedience classes before you "finish" your dog (if you are planing to do so) The classes you need to be a handler is a Conformation Handling Classes something like that Pup-A-Razzi Conformation Handling Class | |
01-17-2009, 08:14 PM | #6 | |
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Puppy kindergarten really isnt obedience as much as it is socialization anyways. From my perspective, the dog has to be a well socialized member of the family before their obligation as a show dog--after all sometimes even the most promising pup doesnt turn out the way we'd like them to. I know plenty of people who show in conformation and obedience at the same time (the dogs understand the difference by the different gear that is used) and have no problems. Heehee...I think the ob world has really rubbed off on me--its such a different environment and almost contagious. Best of luck to the OP with your dog and with jr. handling!! | |
01-17-2009, 08:45 PM | #7 | |
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but some judge in the show pointed to me that my dog is looking at me a bit more than she should... he asked me if I went to obedience classes... I didn't (U know I have another problems, that my dogs speak no eansgish at all...but I wasn't ready to explain myself on the ring...) so he explained why I shouldn't go to obedience classes very clearly! Still! It's just my point of view! | |
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