If a show offers prizes and your dog wins, determine who keeps the prize. Some judges abhor certain breeds in a group, and the handler must be aware of this. To be noticed, the dog would have to be an exquisite specimen and be exquisitely handled. Be sure the pro you are considering is trustworthy. A pro who berates a dog in his or her string or the owners of that dog is, at best, indiscreet.
Planning makes perfect Have a game plan in mind when making the decision to campaign.
Whether your goal is Top Dog in Canada, a placing in the Top 10, or No. 1 in your breed, take it a step at a time. Make it attainable and then move on from there. But have a definite plan in mind. Perhaps your decision to campaign is based on the end of last year's showing. The dog did extremely well, and it may be fun to continue into the next year.