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Originally Posted by yorkielady06  Ok now when you go to the general area, the sick and injured, and the breeders section there are stickies for people new to read. So I am looking to show at some point and wanted to begin the learning process but there are no stickies!! 
So what does a newbie do?
Ask the experienced exhibitors of course.
Could link the threads for us new people .... or are there any?
Grooming/topknots
Puppy training
Stacking
Leads
Best products for coats, travel, tables, covers, bows, etc...all of them
All products needed (types also listed..such as brushes..what kinds and sizes)
Baits that work
Lead types that are needed
Extras that make show life easier
Books to read
Videos that are helpful
PS Admin...could you sticky these here??
I have signed up for a conformation that start in Sept. Is this for me or the puppy or both? What do I need? What to expect?
Thanks again |
I shall start with your last paragraph. Good for you that you have signed up for conformation classes. This is for both you and your puppy.
You will need a show lead, and some bait-aka treats. Poo bags in case ur pup has an accident. Crate to leave pup in if that is necessary.
You should expect some lecture time as part of the first class, instruction on how to place, put on a show lead, the mechanics of how the ring works, how to hold the lead, how to pace your dog, how to stack your dog on the table All of this might not be in the first class but will likely cover several sessions.
Okay Kirsten McGregor has some good videos out there for show preparation, topknots, and good care for the show dog. Sweetyblu website may carry them.
Many of your other questions take a whole lot of time to respond to, and as well each and every topic has lots of opinions on, and so many ifs ands or buts; that it would be pretty complex to give a complete overview of dog grooming products for example.
for example: What shampoo and conditioner should I use for my puppy's coat? cough; well let's see what kind of coat does he have? Answer I'm not sure. What does it feel like? Answer: Geesh soft I guess.
It can be so much easier to be in person with your mentor, have her/him feel the coat and say, awh this is a (xyz) type of coat, and I've had luck with this type of coat with the following products.
If you goto the grooming thread you will see lots of information on shampoos n conditions.