I have some questions for those of you involved in conformation dogs through the AKC. I have wanted to sign on to co own a dog for junior showmanship for at least three years, and last year my mom finally agreed to look into it but we have not done anything because we have so many questions on the subject. They want to make sure it is not going to be a huge commitment to care for the dog and provide medical care. Basically, they do not want another dog at our house. Here are the big questions:

1. How often do I have to care for the dog, and how would I arrange time to train the dog? For my parents, the perfect set up would be the owner taking the dog to the showgrounds and us meeting her there, and leaving the dog with her at the end of the day never taking the dog off show grounds. This is ok I guess but how am I supposed to show that I have trained this dog if I never see it?

2. What is the financial involvement? Would we be paying anything when we sign to co ownership? How about the basic care of the dog?


Thanks if anyone can answer at least some of my questions.