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Entering the Competition Ring
by Helen Forester CMG
FIRST TIME COMPETITOR
Read the rules
What Class/classes do I enter?
What level am I in?
DOGS
Choose the appropriate competition dog
Your own dog
Clients dogs
Breeders dog
Network with breeders and show people
MAINTAINING COAT AND COAT PREPARATION
Maintenance bathing
Maintenance grooming
Well-presented pre-prepped dog
Pre work
YOUR
GROOMING BOX
All the must haves and just incases
Have your competition gear well maintained for optimum performance
PREJUDGING
Prompt, professional and organized
Final pre prep
The judge
Your routine
GROOMING
Timing/routine
Toilet break
JUDGING
Presenting
your dog
Presenting yourself
Critique
GRATITUDE
Judges
Organizers
Fellow competitors