[pyrnet] Professional Handlers

["Chrissy McConnell" <chrissy_mcconnell@hotmail.com>]

Hello,

We have been considering, the last few months, putting a dog or two with a 
handler.  We enjoy showing but honestly do not get to enough shows and are 
not the most expert of handlers.  :)

I know I'm going to be picky.  The potential handler must be completely 
trustworthy, they must understand that my dogs are not kennel dogs and may 
become depressed in such an atmosphere if not allowed to have some time 
outside and be talked to and played with.

I want someone who I can afford but knows what they are doing and is kind to 
the dogs.  I have also heard horror stories of dogs' nails being "bled", 
kennel help, etc. being too rough with them, etc. and dogs loosing a lot of 
weight.  I've heard (in another breed) of a handler using someone's dog to 
put points on another by always having that dog handled by the students, 
costing the owner a LOT of money.  (Others said the dog should've finished 
much faster.)

I'm sure I sound overprotective to those who've been in this longer.  
However, if anyone has any suggestions as to who might be a good handler for 
us, please let me know.

If there are certain handlers who seem to do better with different types, 
the ones I am first considering putting out are Isaac and Kayla (Karolaska 
breeding), Rollie (Karolaska/Quibbletown/Tip 'N Chip) and Cotton 
(Swedish/English lines).

Thanks,
Chrissy


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