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At 11 weeks you should start looking for handling/conformation classes in your area ... the atmosphere at my handling class is set up just like a real dog show ... and after several weeks your boy should be ready to go with the handler and be competitive in the ring ... most of all have tons of fun ..!!! Also teaching your dog to bait for food is another big plus ... I taught my boy Bronson to catch food out of the air when i toss it to him and this builds great concentration and can bring out some very intensely appealing characteristics of a Dobe's expression that can shine in the show ring...

also read all of these articles ... very good read..!!

http://dpca.org/BreedEd/kb/index.php/articles/35-conformation