Mentoring question - Oklahoma

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I'm gonna step up to the plate here:
The best way to find a mentor is to attend dog shows.....meet and familiarize yourself with them, learn the dogs (this is the only way you can find what your preference is in type). This is the only way you can find a mentor that has been in the show world for the long haul....is well known with a great line and well respected. I am speaking from experience.

Thank you, your advice is appreciated. I'll do just that; a couple people have let me know about a couple shows within my area, and I'm planning on attending as many as I can.

Thank you! Lol, there is just only so much you can learn from books and TV, that's for sure.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

Thank you, your advice is appreciated. I'll do just that; a couple people have let me know about a couple shows within my area, and I'm planning on attending as many as I can.

Thank you! Lol, there is just only so much you can learn from books and TV, that's for sure.

There is a show this weekend in Grove, OK

Another in OK City at the Biltmore - Yorkshie Terrier Club of OK.......in the middle of the month.

After that is the OK City Classic at the convention center.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

Thank you, your advice is appreciated. I'll do just that; a couple people have let me know about a couple shows within my area, and I'm planning on attending as many as I can.

Thank you! Lol, there is just only so much you can learn from books and TV, that's for sure.

There is also a wonderful article Yorkshire Terrier Magazine (not sure if it was in Dec/Jan issue will hunt it up) on how to pick your mentor, how if picked correctly they are worth their weight in gold......Picking a mentor is tricky.

Mary

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

There is also a wonderful article Yorkshire Terrier Magazine (not sure if it was in Dec/Jan issue will hunt it up) on how to pick your mentor, how if picked correctly they are worth their weight in gold......Picking a mentor is tricky.

Mary

You know I didn't even realize how many shows are in my area. I've been doing a huge amount of research at the library, and also we watch the shows that are on TV, but I hadn't really known where to look for local info. . . Until now, and also since I didn't really see any flyers, or really any articles in the paper; I kept thinking everything was probably in Tulsa. Thank you, looks like the one in Grove I've missed, but the other two I'm putting on my calendar.

If I give send you PM a fax number; would it be possible to get a faxed copy of that article? Or my address, or, I can send you a self addressed stamped envelope, and maybe I could get a copy of the artical from you? My local library doesn't carry that magazine, just the general dog magazines. . .

I was about to subscribe, but I'm afraid with the price- I'll need to wait until payday next Friday, lol. Even so that'll be for future issues. . . What gorgous photos, are all issues that pretty?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

You know I didn't even realize how many shows are in my area. I've been doing a huge amount of research at the library, and also we watch the shows that are on TV, but I hadn't really known where to look for local info. . . Until now, and also since I didn't really see any flyers, or really any articles in the paper; I kept thinking everything was probably in Tulsa. Thank you, looks like the one in Grove I've missed, but the other two I'm putting on my calendar.

If I give send you PM a fax number; would it be possible to get a faxed copy of that article? Or my address, or, I can send you a self addressed stamped envelope, and maybe I could get a copy of the artical from you? My local library doesn't carry that magazine, just the general dog magazines. . .

I was about to subscribe, but I'm afraid with the price- I'll need to wait until payday next Friday, lol. Even so that'll be for future issues. . . What gorgous photos, are all issues that pretty?

There are 2 Grove shows, one last weekend and one coming up this next weekend...... Looking for shows in your area is relatively simple.....go to onofrio.com....click on shows, you have several options, upcoming shows, closed shows & show results (usually posted on Tuesday after the show weekend)

I'm looking for the article....or rather the issue.....as soon as I find it.....I'll let you know.

Yes, all issues have great pics, but more so, wonderful articles, on judging, whelping, showing, mentoring.....etc.

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

There is also a wonderful article Yorkshire Terrier Magazine (not sure if it was in Dec/Jan issue will hunt it up) on how to pick your mentor, how if picked correctly they are worth their weight in gold......Picking a mentor is tricky.

Mary

The article is in the February-March 2007 Bitch issue...........it's a great article

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

The article is in the February-March 2007 Bitch issue...........it's a great article

Thanks Jessy.....This Ole Timer's must be working overtime....Whose on the cover of that issue?

Mary

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Thanks Jessy.....This Ole Timer's must be working overtime....Whose on the cover of that issue?

Mary

"Tory" Can Ch. Durrer's Victorious

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

"Tory" Can Ch. Durrer's Victorious

Thanks will hunt it up.

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Thanks will hunt it up.

Your welcome

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

There are 2 Grove shows, one last weekend and one coming up this next weekend...... Looking for shows in your area is relatively simple.....go to onofrio.com....click on shows, you have several options, upcoming shows, closed shows & show results (usually posted on Tuesday after the show weekend)

I'm looking for the article....or rather the issue.....as soon as I find it.....I'll let you know.

Yes, all issues have great pics, but more so, wonderful articles, on judging, whelping, showing, mentoring.....etc.

Thank you! Lol, finally got the onofrio website to work. I was punching in the site wrong. Silly.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

Thank you! Lol, finally got the onofrio website to work. I was punching in the site wrong. Silly.

The judging panel should be listed for this Weekends Grove....pull it up and it will show you the ring times. Oh Heck forget it I have the juging panel right in front of me.

Saturday: Ring 4 at 11:05 a.m. Sunday Ring 4 at 02:15 p.m. Hope you can make it....I'll be there, maybe we can meet.

[Rhapsody]

Mary

I'm going to try and make it for Sunday's ring at 2:15 p.m. Hope to see you there. Thank you again for the advice and info!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

Mary

I'm going to try and make it for Sunday's ring at 2:15 p.m. Hope to see you there. Thank you again for the advice and info!

Don't know if you've been there, but it is a quaint lil boating community. Plenty of inexpensive lodging....there's a place on the lake that has little cabins with kitchenneetts screened porches...about $50.00 a nite...Hickory In...is not plush, but clean and comfortable with fridges and microwaves...about the same price. Best Western, more expensive.....So, if you came the nite before you wouldn't be so tired from the drive.

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Don't know if you've been there, but it is a quaint lil boating community. Plenty of inexpensive lodging....there's a place on the lake that has little cabins with kitchenneetts screened porches...about $50.00 a nite...Hickory In...is not plush, but clean and comfortable with fridges and microwaves...about the same price. Best Western, more expensive.....So, if you came the nite before you wouldn't be so tired from the drive.

My husband knew someone in the past who lived there; I've never been there though. I'm probably going to drive in that day, but the more I think about it a night visit sounds nice -- would you happen to have the name, and possibly the number of the little cabin place, it sounds nice and quant.

Where are you planning on staying?