Dog Show
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Great. Do you have a professional handler, or do you do it yourself?
How long have you been showing dogs?
My wife and I just started a few months ago, and apparently we have a great dog, because he keps winning. Frankly we knew he was beautiful, but there are so many great looking dogs in teh ring, and when he gets picked we get so excited.
How long have you been showing dogs?
My wife and I just started a few months ago, and apparently we have a great dog, because he keps winning. Frankly we knew he was beautiful, but there are so many great looking dogs in teh ring, and when he gets picked we get so excited.
We have a professional handler doing all the work. We just drop him off and bring him home. He's been winning liek crazy, so no need to change anything. He's going to show in norther California this weekend in a major. He needs only the two major wins to get his championship now. He started showing in May!!!!
Good for you...I have the weakness or strength 
of never allowing my dogs out of my site...I have seen too many things go wrong with dogs staying with handlers, plus, my dogs are my companions first and pugs are really in to their family. I would hate to put them through the constant stress of being away just for the sake of a quicker finish. I love the glory of showing at nationals and taking reserve with a 7 month old pup over 80 other bi*ches if it was not me in the ring with her I would not have been so excited about how hard we worked together!!!!! Everyone has their way that works best for them...congrats on your pooches wins!
of never allowing my dogs out of my site...I have seen too many things go wrong with dogs staying with handlers, plus, my dogs are my companions first and pugs are really in to their family. I would hate to put them through the constant stress of being away just for the sake of a quicker finish. I love the glory of showing at nationals and taking reserve with a 7 month old pup over 80 other bi*ches if it was not me in the ring with her I would not have been so excited about how hard we worked together!!!!! Everyone has their way that works best for them...congrats on your pooches wins!Sounds like you are very successful with her. I'm still not caught up on all the lingo, and we learned about reserves just at the last show....
It is very exciting, many people do not understand until they have a dog in the ring...
It is hard to let him go and not see him for two weeks at a time. We just dropped off Whiskey today and we get him back on the 20th or 21st. But he likes the handler, and all the dogs he gets to hang out with. He has his own crate in the handler's trailer (with his name on it )and nice comfy bedding...
When we take him to the handler he pulls toward the kennel, so we know he loves it there. But he is also very excited to see us when we pick him up. We usually have a few scratches to prove it! lol.
It is very exciting, many people do not understand until they have a dog in the ring...
It is hard to let him go and not see him for two weeks at a time. We just dropped off Whiskey today and we get him back on the 20th or 21st. But he likes the handler, and all the dogs he gets to hang out with. He has his own crate in the handler's trailer (with his name on it
)and nice comfy bedding... When we take him to the handler he pulls toward the kennel, so we know he loves it there. But he is also very excited to see us when we pick him up. We usually have a few scratches to prove it! lol.
The first time Whiskey went off to "show camp", the week he was away felt like a year! I worried about him hourly and was constantly calling to check in on him. It's gotten easier tho, since it's become so obvious how much he loves his handler and how excited he is to show. It's only been a month since his first show, and now, he literally starts whining while we're trying to find parking at the dog shows and I get jealous because when he sees Mary, he forgets all about saying goodbye to us - he's so excited to see his show buddies (Mary usually shows seven or eight dogs per show so he has lots of friends). I do wish I could handle him myself - but I know I would make a mess of it. Maybe when I have more spare time!
You can totally show your own dog!!! Learn with him, there is plenty of time. If you want to show him, start now by finding a handling class in your area and go for it. Time in the ring between dog and handler is very exciting and special. They get treats and praise and gentle handling and they learn to associate the "good stuff" with whomever handles them. Don't think for one moment you can't do it...you can. There is so much to learn, but you have time and there is no rush. I warn you though, if you have an interest now, just wait until you feel the adrenaline of stepping into the ring and actually winning...there is nothing like it in the world because you know that you trained the dog and you did it with them. If it is not for you, then it;s not for you, but I bet you would love it
showpug said:
Hyper....all over the place, always playing and running around, and needs frequent walks etc. You know, active???
Hehe... here's where I beg to differ. I think Schnapps very hyper relative to most of the dogs I've encountered (especially in comparison to our RR Whiskey). She definitely loves to be around you and is EXTREMELY affectionate. In fact, she rarely sits still unless he's petting her or touching her in some way or another. The moment physical contact ends, she's up and moving again. I'm small (5'2") and usually, I need hubby's protection to keep from being pounced on. If she doesn't get her daily 3 mile walk, she becomes very active and even a bit destructive. You can tell whether she missed her walk the previous day by the state of our yard. She's best when Whiskey's home to wear her out, and when she's had her walk and plenty of petting and affection and play. Then, in the evening, she slows down.
I think Schnapps very hyper relative to most of the dogs I've encountered (especially in comparison to our RR Whiskey). She definitely loves to be around you and is EXTREMELY affectionate. In fact, she rarely sits still unless he's petting her or touching her in some way or another. The moment physical contact ends, she's up and moving again. I'm small (5'2") and usually, I need hubby's protection to keep from being pounced on. If she doesn't get her daily 3 mile walk, she becomes very active and even a bit destructive. You can tell whether she missed her walk the previous day by the state of our yard. She's best when Whiskey's home to wear her out, and when she's had her walk and plenty of petting and affection and play. Then, in the evening, she slows down.
showpug said:
You can totally show your own dog!!! Learn with him, there is plenty of time. If you want to show him, start now by finding a handling class in your area and go for it. Time in the ring between dog and handler is very exciting and special. They get treats and praise and gentle handling and they learn to associate the "good stuff" with whomever handles them. Don't think for one moment you can't do it...you can. There is so much to learn, but you have time and there is no rush. I warn you though, if you have an interest now, just wait until you feel the adrenaline of stepping into the ring and actually winning...there is nothing like it in the world because you know that you trained the dog and you did it with them. If it is not for you, then it;s not for you, but I bet you would love it
I think I might try it! Once our handler is done finishing him, I'd like to keep competing with him. Hehe, Madison Square Garden, here we come!