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Old 12-08-2013, 02:18 PM   #9
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Bordatella vaccine, here in North America it is standard practice to vaccinate against, and most show venues require it. Now having said that the vaccine is only good against a couple of the strains of bordatella, but nevertheless it is usually required.

How-ever I would advise against the nasal spray vaccine, use the injection instead. Large or small breeds often can have adverse re-actions to the spray vaccine.

Your dogs need to be crate trained, as every show requires you to crate your dogs when not being shown.

You will need a ringside table. Also a show equipment accumulation of various grooming supplies and emergency first aid kit.

Never leave your dog un-attended, for Yorkies you can carry your crate into the washroom with you.

I do not know the actual show environment in the UK, but outdoor shows in the summer time here require a bit more equipment. Fans etc if it is hot out, and something we call a kitchen shelter. Essentially to protect you and your dog from heat, rain, what-ever.

Once you set up at a show, you get to know your next door show neighbours, and we all look out for each other and our dogs. So if you do need to go to the washroom, you can ask your next door neighbour to keep an eye out for your dog. And most folks are willing to do that.
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