[TrishB]

Parker has always been good about 'giving me his eye'. By saying that, I mean that he willingly gives me his attention, I never have to ask. He's always watching me.

I had wanted a conformation / obedience prospect. His look says he can do conformation, his 'eye' or attention to me says he can compete in obedience.

Here's the problem: I don't want to discourage him looking at me and offering his attention to me. But if he does this in the conformation ring, it ruins his profile and can influence his movement.

I don't want to sacrifice one for the other.

So for those of you who show both Obedience and Conformation, how do you encourage that shift? Do you have to sacrifice one for the other? Can it only be achieved by having a handler for Conformation and you do Obedience? I'd prefer to do it all together.

Your comments will be appreciated! :)