As the day of the Show approaches you should be preparing your dog
by regular grooming and training so that it may be presented to
the Judge in 'top show' condition and trained to behave correctly
in the judging ring. The best way to ensure your exhibit has
an equal opportunity in competition is to present it in the best
possible show condition by pursuing a regular grooming and training
programme every day. The top winning exhibitors will tell
you that ‘you win your prizes in the backyard by grooming and training
your dog - you only go along to the Show to collect them!'
Diet and exercise also play a large part in presentation of your
dog.
Certain breeds require special preparation/trimming
and information in this respect can be obtained from the appropriate
breed club and/or publication on the breed which would be available
in the ACTCA library. On the evening before the day of the
Show, prepare for your departure by:
- Assessing
the travelling time you will require to arrive at the Show venue
in plenty of time to settle down prior to the
judging
starting time and particularly allowing time for any unforeseen
event which may cause you delay en route.
- Pack
the grooming gear, the dog's lead, a drink container and any
other equipment you may require for preparation and/or comfort
of your exhibit.
- It
is worthwhile to consider also a foldaway chair and a table
if you have these items available and any other items for your
personal comfort, wet weather gear, beach type umbrella, sun
hat, food, etc., and, of course, water for your dog.
- Don't
forget:
Your
Show ring exhibit numbers and clip to pin to your top.
The
fixture schedule.
Your
entry form butt.
On
the evening before the day of the Show, prepare for your departure
by:
- Assessing
the travelling time you will require to arrive at the Show venue
in plenty of time to settle down prior to the judging starting
time and particularly allowing time for any unforeseen event
which may cause you delay en route.
- Pack
the grooming gear, the dog's lead, a drink container and any
other equipment you may require for preparation and/or comfort
of your exhibit.
- It
is worthwhile to consider also a foldaway chair and a table
if you have these items available and any other items for your
personal comfort, wet weather gear, beach type umbrella, sun
hat, food, etc., and, of course, water for your dog.
- Don't
forget:
Your
Show ring exhibit numbers and clip to pin to your top.
The
fixture schedule.
Your
entry form butt.
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