| Hi C-Max,
I'd start by going to some AKC shows--and you can find out where they are in your area by going to the AKC site and checking out future shows--you can search by date and state.
Then if you can get to some shows you can see who is handling dogs (most catalogs will list the handler) and see who handles dogs well, is good with puppies etc.
As an alternative you could go to the DPCA website and check out breeders in your area, call or e-mail them asking for recommendations for handlers they would consider good and if they are close to you at all you could ask if they know of any handling classes in the area.
There is no double handling allowed in AKC shows and since that is one of the features of the "European" method you need to be aware of the fact--you can actually be excused in an AKC ring for double handling. Actually a well shown, well trained dog, shown "American" style isn't hanging in the collar at all--their head may be up but it's not because it's being forced that way by the collar.
Just remember if you are showing AKC you should plan on showing (or training) the dog to show in that style since that's what all the other dogs are doing.
Good handler can also advise if they think your puppy is competative.
Good luck--can't give you any specifics I'm on the other side of the country but every area has good handlers and classes which will allow the puppy to get used to being stacked and moved with dogs in front of and behind it. |