Many people know about the hard work that goes into the tradition of showing a dog.
Numerous events are created and targeted towards testing and assessing the dog's potential as a winner, both in physical and functional divisions. The AKC offers Junior Showmanship classes to young handlers interested in learning more about their dogs and the sport of dog showing. These classes are unique in that they focus on the talent and ability of the handler, not the dog. It is important for young people with a passion for dogs to become educated about them early on. If a young adult makes the time and commitment to learn as much as they can about their dogs, and have a true eagerness to show them, they in turn earn valuable rewards that stretch far beyond a win.