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