As a novice, you must rely on the knowledge and experience of others. You will learn from everyone but your best teachers will be those with high standards who have attained success.
Many exhibitors attribute their achievements to the advice and guidance of a mentor. Very often this is the breeder who got them started. Develop a good relationship with your breeder. The knowledge you gain will be invaluable and the bond you share may lead to a lasting friendship.
*Warning - winning can be addictive.
Subsequent articles in this series will deal with getting started - the many resources at your disposal, show training a puppy, grooming and presentation, ring procedure and etiquette, sanction matches, etc. - and, finally, your debut in the ring at a championship show.
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When I was less confident about bringing my Bedlington into the ring....I had a pair of brothers to help me....Eric and Marc. While Marc was in the ring with Misty, Eric and I would watch outsi ...
-- posted by Gaynor
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Mar 17, 1999 6:11 PM
Traci, what a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it. You should be so proud of your accomplishments with Casey. And how lucky you are to have found Pat. That's exactly what a dog show should be like. ...
-- posted by MarilynK
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Mar 17, 1999 2:48 PM
My first experience with the dog show world was attending a few dog shows with my brother. He had two Dalmatians. I did not particularly enjoy going to the shows then. He was pretty novice and I di ...
-- posted by TraciC
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Mar 11, 1999 7:08 PM
Great story Pat. Never say 'Can't' to a terrier! It isn't in their dictionary.
Marilyn
-- posted by MarilynK
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Mar 11, 1999 2:27 PM
When I first decided to get into the Dog Show Sport, I had decided that I just wanted to play around. We would do some obedience and my daughter was in 4H. I kept it very sane for at least 2 years.
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-- posted by PatM_6
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