First time Handling....HELP ME!!!

[Akbritt]

Originally Posted by topknot

Yes, you can wear slacks! Never wear jeans!

PEWW! Good!

Oh no, never jeans!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by topknot

Yes, you can wear slacks! Never wear jeans!

I've seen some people go in with heels, it's very funny to watch and very annoying.

Your right never jeans. Slacks are much more comfortable for bending. I've seen some horrible things with women that wear skirts, especially if they aren't experienced in how to show in them. Even with slacks I wear a jacket that covers my rump....nothing worse than sitting as a spectator and having to view someone's big ole butt.

[Akbritt]

LOL

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've seen some people go in with heels, it's very funny to watch and very annoying.

Your right never jeans. Slacks are much more comfortable for bending. I've seen some horrible things with women that wear skirts, especially if they aren't experienced in how to show in them. Even with slacks I wear a jacket that covers my rump....nothing worse than sitting as a spectator and having to view someone's big ole butt.

[topknot]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Yes, there is ring etiquette (I found the spell check on this thing) and it was pushed on me by the ole timers. I was told early on that this is a dog show (a sport) walk your dog in and let the audience see your dog. Where to stack your dog, what is being rude to the judge, how not to be rude to your fellow exhibitors.....but, don't take any crud from them either.

Thanks for the spelling correction. I knew it did not look right when typing. Since the invention of spell check - my spelling is not what it use to be. At least I do not use "to/too," "there/their," or "a lot" incorrectly. LOL It drives me nuts when I see people use these words incorrectly. LOL

You are right - do not take any crud either. There is a right way to tell people in the ring to back off and you can do it - if done correctly.
Isn't there a book on rules and showmanship by AKC you can order? I thought I saw it one time.

[Akbritt]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've seen some people go in with heels, it's very funny to watch and very annoying.

Your right never jeans. Slacks are much more comfortable for bending. I've seen some horrible things with women that wear skirts, especially if they aren't experienced in how to show in them. Even with slacks I wear a jacket that covers my rump....nothing worse than sitting as a spectator and having to view someone's big ole butt.

You know, I thought about wearing heels, but i was afraid i was going to slip and bust my butt. I guess its still a possibility in flats...but still have a little more control

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Akbritt

I wish i could put you in my pocket, so you could come with me!

This time around, i'm working with a different breed, but if i ever wanted to make this a thing i wanted to do regularly, I won't show any other but a Yorkie.
Tomorrow, i get to practice some with Ginger, and then, Sunday, and Monday....which isn't enough time...I wished he asked me months ago!

OH...shoes...what are the best kind of shoes i should be wearing???

It's never enough time, the best way is to jump in and do it.

I usually wear soft sole flats...very quiet. I don't know if you have a Stien Mart close by. They're Etienne....flats and come in various colors, very attractive and comfy......not those horrible ugly comfortable shoes you see some handlers wear.. But, you don't want to call attention to your feet, you just want to be a back drop for your dog. No clanky jewlery, nothing flashy

Oh! One of the most important pieces of advice I could give you. Walk into that ring with the attitude and feeling you've got the best dog. Go into win.

I'd love to be there too, but I'm on the opposite coast.

[topknot]

That is one thing that you might hear at ring side - if someone wears something they should have never worn! Yes, we have seen some no, nos! Do you remember that girl that went into the ring and when she bent over to stack her dog you could see everything - and it was not a pretty site! Ugh!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by topknot

Thanks for the spelling correction. I knew it did not look right when typing. Since the invention of spell check - my spelling is not what it use to be. At least I do not use "to/too," "there/their," or "a lot" incorrectly. LOL It drives me nuts when I see people use these words incorrectly. LOL

You are right - do not take any crud either. There is a right way to tell people in the ring to back off and you can do it - if done correctly.
Isn't there a book on rules and showmanship by AKC you can order? I thought I saw it one time.

I think if you google dog show ring etiquette it's on the web. I know when I went to handling class they handed my about a 3 page set of ring ettiquette rules. I don't know where on earth I've put it......

[Akbritt]

Originally Posted by topknot

Thanks for the spelling correction. I knew it did not look right when typing. Since the invention of spell check - my spelling is not what it use to be. At least I do not use "to/too," "there/their," or "a lot" incorrectly. LOL It drives me nuts when I see people use these words incorrectly. LOL

You are right - do not take any crud either. There is a right way to tell people in the ring to back off and you can do it - if done correctly.
Isn't there a book on rules and showmanship by AKC you can order? I thought I saw it one time.

No worries about spelling, I like to leave words out sometimes, which change the entire meaning of my post ....sometimes not so good (LOL I just had to edit because i did it again)

if they dont have a book, they should.

Sadly, i have met a few "meanies" at shows before. But i have met some great people too. Time...i guess is the key to get have a positive experience with people, I learned the hard way not to try to talk to people before they show!

[topknot]

Originally Posted by Akbritt

You know, I thought about wearing heels, but i was afraid i was going to slip and bust my butt. I guess its still a possibility in flats...but still have a little more control

No, never wear heels. It is not the place with dog pee and mop water around - outside the ring and you are getting up and down so much - a real work out. The veterans always wear comfortable shoes, even with a skirt. It is common to see and it is not a beauty contest for us - it is all about the dog.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by topknot

That is one thing that you might hear at ring side - if someone wears something they should have never worn! Yes, we have seen some no, nos! Do you remember that girl that went into the ring and when she bent over to stack her dog you could see everything - and it was not a pretty site! Ugh!

I've seen some in skirts, come up from a kneeling position and shown everything. I also have seen some real wide bodies in too tight slacks bend over, not a pretty sight. The only person I've seen be able to get away with wearing white slacks and look like she's been to a tea party (no dirt on the knees from bending down or anywhere else) is Bobby Rothenbach.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by topknot

No, never wear heels. It is not the place with dog pee and mop water around - outside the ring and you are getting up and down so much - a real work out. The veterans always wear comfortable shoes, even with a skirt. It is common to see and it is not a beauty contest for us - it is all about the dog.

Wearing heels also make your boobs giggle when you walk. Now that may be something you want to do if your showing to a male judge.....that is if you want to risk the noise they make.

[topknot]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I think if you google dog show ring etiquette it's on the web. I know when I went to handling class they handed my about a 3 page set of ring ettiquette rules. I don't know where on earth I've put it......

Here - I just checked and found this on AKC site: Mentor Program
I think this is a new program they have. There is a lot of great information here to help you.
T.

[Akbritt]

If i remember correctly, its the TRIANGLE formation.

is the "out and back" the same as "down and back" and does that just mean, walk them down and back the longest part of the triangle??

[Akbritt]

BAHAHAHAH!

Sadly i dont have much boob to giggle.

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Wearing heels also make your boobs giggle when you walk. Now that may be something you want to do if your showing to a male judge.....that is if you want to risk the noise they make.