Tips for new exhibitors
 

1. Train your dog to walk on grass.

2. Dont' leave the show until you get your pictures taken. The do them at the end of the show. I left drove an hour out and came back when Theresa told me about the pictures.

3. Don't wait to register the day of the show. Register online otherwise you may not be able to enter day of the show. I missed the first show because of that.

4. Don't be discouraged if you don't win all of the shows. You dog is a winner no matter what, he/she needs to put on a show for the judge at that moment..practice practice at home. Go to handling classes.
Find them here: http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/training_clubs/

5.Practice your topknot..I love this presesntation
http://www.purepaws.net/Top_Knots_files/frame.htm

6. Make sure your show dog eats. I gave Dice McD's hamburger patty all weekend he LOVED it..lol

7. Becareful around large dogs. A Mastiff went after a Crested at the IABCA and in my handling class a Mastiff went after another Yorkie.

Long Live the Wannabes!!! :thumbup:

Long Live the Wannabes!!! "Quote"


YES long live the "Wannabes!"~ :p

Irene is exactly right do NOT ever be disappointed in your dog! Enjoy your day and the time you get to spend one on one with your pal! That is all the matter at the end of the day~

Thanks Irene! Great post! :thumbup:

I'm new here, and I wanted to reply and tell you this a great post! I'm a "wannabe." I'm looking for a show prospect. This is a great board!

Hey, I went to my first real show. And believe me I took notes for what to do next time. Feel free to add to the list..lolol

Love your name by the way..welcome to YT!

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! :)

Ohh..didn't think of that..lol.

also Irene I would suggest not feeding McDs' patty its fried food (your going to get a runny mess all over that freshly groomed show coat when you least expect it) go to a local deli for fresh turkey for a treat on the road.

Great thread, Irene! I find it very interesting to read about showing! Thanks for sharing this!!! :thumbup:

Well I'm glad it's helping get others wheels turning. Just wanted to shared what I wished I knew before hand. ;)

Oh and scratch the McDs Turkey Breast instead. I was lucky that Dice didn't have an explosion :eek: , I am all about prevention. :D

Prevention always, anything can go wrong when you least expect it. Also always best if you groom in your hotel and your dog/bitch gets car sick pack an extra bag with baby wipes, shampoo, hair dryer and iron to do a quick touch up or rinse. Bring a treat but dont give it to him/her until your finished for the day.

BTW you cannot register in an AKC the day of the show I believe only the IABCA allows this. There is about a 3 week prior cut off date entering into AKC shows.

Also with the IABCA if your dog/bitch falls into the adult class. Dont register for all 4 shows. You can finish your little one with championship in three shows, if he/she doesnt finish then you have the option of picking up that last show. Why pay for it if you dont need it.

Just break off the McD's in little pieces! LOL

No harm in rewarding them! Just wait til AFTER the show ! LOL ;)

Robbie its a poop explosion not a mayo drip! :confused: Fried food is not a good idea diarrhea is the least of what you want to worry about when showing, when you gotta go you gotta go :eek: !

I understand that. I did say "wait til after the show"

There is a lady in my area who shows papillions. Is doing quite well with them I might add and has worked with me and my daughter on occassion with our handling. Anyway, she gives her pap's little pieces of "slim jim" beef sticks (the greasy long sticks) when showing. (keeps them in her mouth like a beaver, LOL) What do you all use for bait?

Did someone say "Show Prospect"?!?
 

----princesspippi -----
If you're looking for a show prospect because you're still considered a green handler, but want to show, might I point you towards a young adult that already has ring experience that is for sale? Please go here and check HIM out!
http://wildbluecherry.hu

His name is Armani and he's at the bottom of the page.

ROFLMAO!!!! Oh, boy! That would have been HORRIBLE but a site to see!!!!!

While this dog is very nice I would not suggest buying a dog that does not have his tail docked for the ring in the US. There is little change he would get finished, JMHO.

Feminvstr:

I agree, however the best thing for her is a correct dog (don't worry about the tail) and something that already has LOADS of ring experience. I think he's already a finished dog overseas and he's only like 14 or 16 months. This dog would be a great prospect for princess"..." to show under AKC regulations. He would grab the attention of the crowd and even the judges in her area. He's VERY correct and has ZERO health issues. Great dentition and a personality to boot. She is simply NOT going to find "this kind of dog" here in the US for the price she can buy him from Hungary. NOT gonna happen.
And he is AKC registerable.

She could have his tail docked if she really wanted to go this route. Liza had a good expience docking a tail on an older pup.

Well I did breakfast lunch dinner and treats..I was graced by a higher power. Thank God!! He wouldn't eat and I was worried about him..I wasn't prepared I was desperate..lolol..Maybe I'll use canned chicken breast as a back up instead..

you could but this pup is over a year old and you could have problems, I just wouldnt suggest it...JMHO...

Trainer youre right the dog is very nice but why buy one that you possibly can't finish! I just wouldnt recommend doing that.

YorkiRini,
Yeah, my pup is coming in w/ a full tail. I may or may not need/want to get it docked. It isn't very long at all and I'll wait until she's closer to a year to decide how it fits in proportion to her body. In all honesty I'd be suprised if I didn't wind up docking it.

well people are entilted to options and then they can decided what they feel most comfortable doing.

Learning here...so if you get the tail docked at a later age, is it more painful for the dog?

I'll let Liza explain it, she had first hand experience..

youre absolutely right, yet why take the risk of anesthesia and perhaps an infection not to mention the pain a pup over a year old would have to endure.

I'm really interested, but I'm not even sure if my vet would dock it or not. Also I have another question. Should the dog's hair have more tan in it already, or is that just a puppy thing? It is a beautiful puppy. Has anyone had any dealings with Wild Blue Cherry? Thank you guys y'all are great!

feminvstr
 

"you could but this pup is over a year old and you could have problems, I just wouldnt suggest it...JMHO..."

What kind of problems could you possibly have w/ a proven dog? Proven as in the ring; health documentation and a solid temperment?? I don't understand. What are you saying?

Further, why buy a pup that you may not be able to finish? ISN'T THAT WHAT WE DO WHEN WE BUY "SHOW PROSPECT" PUPPIES? lol *duh*
However, this dog HAS been shown and successfully. He may not do well under an AKC judge because of his tail, but history shows it has happened. I think it'd happen more often too if more people had the cajones to put them in the ring! I don't like them myself, but I will still conceed that a structurally sound Yorkie is still sound w/ or w/o a tail!

Further-
As far as putting this dog under for surgery goes (to dock his tail) he is SAFER because of his weight. Anesthesia is a tricky thing no matter how you look at it, but if a preanesthetic blood panel is done before the surgery and the dogs weight is over 3 lbs, there are few complications! Not a big deal, really. And as far as the pain factor goes? I've had a handful of dogs (at least) that I've docked at an older age (various reasons) and in my experience the pain and aggrivation that they show is FAR less than a spay or neuter- which is deemed a "routine procedure". So what? Just because one is cosmetic and one isn't it's somehow better? Not in my opinion, they both can be painful and every dog is different and procedures vary (i.e. laser being better than blade for post surgery pain or sensitivity).

jm2c

I can see where you're coming from though and I still think this would be a good proposition for this novice.

Thanks for explaining this! :D