You need to see if there is an all-breed kennel club in your area. A lot of the kennel clubs host handling classes during the week. You can go to the AKC web site, akc.org I think, go to club information, put in the state where you live and see where the closest kennel club is to you. From there find the club's secretary info and give him/her a call and see about classes.

You can also check to see about a bulldog club in your area. Same info as above. Given them a call also. They can be of great help to you.

Thanks..I live in Canada and go to handling classes and private lessons..LOL
I am just not good at it!

If you want to get an early start and not wait for the DVD to arrive, here is the link to today's handling class at Nationals.
http://www.YouTube.com/ShowDogVideoPros
It's free to watch

thanks..
here in canada we don't use rampss.. would be nice to have them though.
i will keep you suggestion printed out taped to my lead bag..

Sure you can! Just break it down into simple steps:

Making sure your dog is WELL prepared with training before you ever enter the ring is important.

1. Work with your dog stacking on a table (allows for more control). I use the command stand.
2. Then work with your dog approaching and climbing the ramp. I use the command ramp and use treats and encouragement to get him up and out to the end of the ramp. When hes running up the ramp, eagerly waiting for his treat, I know hes ready to start stacking on the ramp.
3. After the ramp work, stack your dog on the ground (both profile stacking and front stacking for the judge).
4. Separately, you can also work on leash walking and what pace is best for your dog (as if around the ring).
5. Give your dog specific commands for specific actions. I tell my dog ramp when we are about 6-8 feet from the ramp, and repeat it a couple of times as we approach so he knows whats next.
6. When we walk around the ring, I use the phrase, lets go to indicate to him to trot around the ring. If he goes too fast, I say easy. If hes too slow, I repeat the lets go command and give a little tug on the leash.
7. When hes on the ground stacked for the judge, I calmly tell him stand when I move from one position to another as the judge inspects the group. This reinforces my wish for him to stay put.
8. When we walk-out away from the judge after the table examination, I cue my dog again: I stop in front of the judge, get him pointed in the right direction, and then walk out with the lets go command. When we make our turn at the end, I use the command turn, again cuing him so he knows what to expect.
9. When we approach the judge on the way back from the walk-out, I tell him wait, watch. In my practice, I use bait up close to my face and tell him watch. This gets his head up looking at my face, which ultimately makes him look upwards for the judge.
10. Take your dog LOTS of places for socialization and experience with strange places/people/things. I start my puppies off by taking them to shopping centers, parks, car rides, handling classes. At the park, I let kids play with them, pet them, throw a ball, play tug, whatever. At shopping centers, I encourage strangers to pet them again, anything to get them out and comfortable in strange settings. You can also practice your commands while out with them, getting them used to focusing on you when in strange places with distractions.

Have a friend watch as you stack the dog to make sure you are doing it properly and in a manner that best suits your dog.

Give yourself a limited amount of time to stack the dog. When I stack my dog, I count 1-2-3-4 as I place each foot. Then I fix his flews and jaw. Ideally, this should take less than 10 seconds.

Once you and your dog are comfortable with all of that outside the ring, then you can turn your attention to YOUR presentation and movements. Youll need someone else watching you to advise on your movements (the fewer and calmer the movements, the smoother you look in the ring), as well as what pace best works for the dog.

Take it one step at a time, break it down, and be patient. Im new to dog showing and have only been in the ring a few times, but I used to train obedience and did some field training on retrievers, so Im used to handling and being in control of a dog. But when Ive asked for help in the ring from other competitors as far as what to do next or whats proper ring protocol, or asked for clarification from the judge, theyve willingly helped.

Hey, we all have to start somewhere. Yes, I was very nervous the first time in the ring; yes, my hands shook when I was done, but I really enjoyed the experience. In my opinion, making it fun for the dog is paramount. A happy, comfortable and stress-free dog presents and shows better in the ring. Use each time in the ring as a learning experience. Focus on one aspect per show, and ask for feedback from other competitors/exhibitors.

As the Nike logo says Just Do It!