LasCoon - cattery of Maine Coon

Not always to win the show than rock data are sufficient, especially for Best in Show. When the examination of 2-3, and even more perfect animals, and they are difficult to compare the (sometimes not real), experts are beginning to consider their behavior and ability to prove themselves. All animals are nervous, it's understandable. But you can teach without victims "Star" from the first crawl space for exhibitions.
I suggest in this thread to talk specifically about this, because this is important issue not only for beginners but also for breeders with experience.

As soon as the kittens were born, they need to train their hands, and to be different. They should not be afraid of strangers! Kitten-to-month should spend at the hands of 30-40 minutes a day. All guests must necessarily hold in their hands malyshnyu, pat, because everyone does it differently, kittens should it perceive adequately.

In 1,5-2 months kitten should begin to accustom to the "stretching", had not recommended as a Maine Coon quite fragile spine. Take the kitten to stretch and carry into the next room. Such transitions also should not shock the baby, since during the examination of its opinion is asked not to be.

At the same age are beginning to carry out his "expertise", which should take from 1 to 3 minutes. Inspect the head, torso, to probe the tail, measure the length, applying to the housing body. Further, it should prodelyvat strangers, relatives, neighbors, friends, anyone ...

And most importantly, every time a kid praise. First, treat, stroking and voice, and then shorten the goodies.
Since the kitten will be ready for his first victory!

Another problem in the exhibition - the kitten refuses to sit in a cage. All possible and impossible ways tries to break free. This is also necessary to teach from the cradle. Homes put up a tent and plant the baby in there. First, this procedure should not take more than 10-15 minutes to Kunenko not tired. Need to praise him every time. Next time, increasing to 10-20 minutes a day.

To kitten respond to new places, take him to the guests, put in a tent. After some time you can get him to "review".