Denise writes: "Even if I could pay for a handler for the life of the show career of the dog, handlers are in short supply, and all of the well known folks take priority." Denise, the well known folks don't always take priority... I've never had a problem finding a handler and I'm a total unknown. However, you do need to bring a decent dog to the better handlers. Have you considered contacting a junior handler? Good luck! Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Wellborn-Allemande German Shepherds Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise Williams" <denwil2007@xxxxxxxxx> To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:08 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: finding handlers You know, glad you mentioned that. Even if I could pay for a handler for the life of the show career of the dog, handlers are in short supply, and all of the well known folks take priority. It is a hard thing. As a thought, and I am doing this with a friend, newbies get together and help each other handle. You take my dog in, I'll take yours. Denise W. The Good Ole Boys~Chopper and Chase http://www.showgermanshepherds.info for show and performance (join my site ring-follow the link) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================