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Must have ring side items? I want to get all my stuff in order and I need to make a list of all the things I must have for ringside. And do I need to get anything special? Do I have to get a special hair straightener that works without an outlet or do you do that all before you actually get to the show? Can anyone give me any recommendations? |
All shows have a grooming area where everyone does their grooming. Most people try to get to the show several hours before the show, depending on how many dogs they are showing. Most show site have electrical outlets but not all. In many cases the show site is opened the evening before the show and many people will go and get their grooming area setup in advanced. Some shows are very crowed in the grooming area and if you get there late it might not be so easy to setup. I have a big grooming bag that is on wheels so I can just pull it. Some people use grooming boxes. A flat dolly is also useful for carrying all the stuff. I got mine at Harbor Freight. A long extension cord is always good to have also. You will need a chair or stool to sit in while you are grooming. Most people like to take a grooming table to use in the grooming area and a small ring side table to use at ringside. As for what to bring ringside, besides the ring side table, I recommend a brush, a comb, a toy and some bait. I am sure the more experienced exhibitors can add to this. As you go to more shows you will pick up more tips. I think it is easier to start showing with a puppy since they don't require a much grooming and it is not as stressful. I always get frustrated with putting in the topknot. Also, make sure you pack a little cooler with some water for you and the dog and also take a few snacks. |
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I have a tack box for my show set up with almost everything in it......Outward hound, canvas Another bag with all the essentials, wipes, small blow dryer, bungie cords, water bottles, piddle pads, table cover, grooming arms. Are you talking ringside, ringside? I have a ringside bag from Chris Christensen....in it I take a comb with a rattail for parting, a couple of brushes, box of small bands hairspray, small spray bottle of antistat.....box of mints, need to pop those....your dog can smell your nerves through your breath...lipstick, some paper towels, I do add other things appropriate for each dog. I usually keep the ringside bag packed at all times..... There is a butaine hot iron, mine is a Conair, but I've had it for years........goggle it.....I know in California, most show sites do not provide electrical, so I usually groom the dog at the hotel or home, do the topknot at the show site and last minute straightening with the cordless....... California has made me change my equipment.....everything is loaded onto a cart and stays there......Crate, table on top, chair, portable sea-breeze x-pen |
Mary, do you have any tips on preventing accidents in the ring? So far I have been lucky and have not had a dog have a accident in the ring but one time I had a dog get bad diarrhea right before going into the ring. That was very stressful. Luckily I had time to run back to the grooming area and clean him up before show time. I think the bait I had bought at the show the day before had made him sick. Usually I will feed the dog a small meal the morning of the show. When I get to the show I will walk the dog and let him relieve himself before I start the grooming process. I like to give myself at least an hour to do the grooming. |
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When did you start showing? I knew you had gone in the ring a couple of times long ago, just didn't realize you had actually started back. I had to laugh at your list...boy if it were only that simple... |
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It seems that every time I post in the showing section everyone starts questioning my experience and showing abilities. I am 61 years old and I had been involved in showing other breeds a number of years ago. I did show yorkies for about a year and then for personal reasons I had to quit showing but I would still attend shows to watch whenever possible. The basics of showing I understand quite well. I am not an expert on grooming yorkies but I am learning. Showing dogs is like riding a bicycle, once you know how it is hard to forget. Each breed is different and there are many different tricks to learn, depending on the breed you are showing. |
At "ringside" I only have my ringside table, my dog, myself, bait and brush and comb and maybe antistat but that's usually if for me ringside. I'm boring LOL...now in the grooming area it's way different I have a ton of stuff back at the set up LOL Donna |
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Is potty them first thing in the morning, bathe, dry and wrap.......That is if I stay at a hotel. Dependent on how many dogs I have I give myself an hour of grooming time for each dog at the show site. I have an x-pen or large crate for pottying. Immediately upon arriving each dog is pottied again and then excersized around the show site before grooming. Then I groom. I've yet to have an accident. Well, I take that back.....my Go-Go had show jitters and always had a bout of dirreah...until we discovered what it was that was causing it. So, on Friday morning before traveling she was put on Flagyl...and a 1/4 tablet give each day we were away......If I have more than 1 dog I keep the other one in the x-pen while the other one is being groomed. Preventing accidents.....well they will happen, if they gotta go they gotta go. |
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Mary Ann you've handled Afgan's and Doxie's...I know you've not been in the ring with a yorkie but, Phil has, didn't he say it was like apple's and oranges. |
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So does that mean I am not allowed to give an honest opinion based on my experience and observations? If I have said something that is incorrect then please feel free to correct me. I am here to learn also but I feel I do have enough experience that I can give an honest opinion. The basics of showing has not changed and as for learning ring tricks, that is not what this thread is about. Donna, you are right, the more you go the more you learn. I totally agree, yorkies are not an easy breed to show but I will still get out there and do my best with what knowledge I have. If I get out handled, which I am sure will happen, then so be it. I show when I can because I enjoy it and I do know some of the sneaky little tricks handlers use but I would rather win honestly than to know I won because of some sneaky little trick. |
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Being in the ring has nothing to do with learning sneaky little tricks but honeing up on your handling and presentation skills |
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I do not consider myself a newbie to showing and this thread had nothing to do with handling or tricks in the ring. In other threads I have been attacked for merely giving an opinion. If I have something to say to a friend, which Theresa (tjdmom) is, then I will say it. You ladies seem to think you are the only ones that can come on here and exchange conversation. Sorry if you don't like it but I am entitled to give an opinion if I want to. I though this thread was being very educational and I do appreciate what input you have all give on the questions asked. |
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At ringside you do not need much, nor want to take too much. Keep most of your grooming stuff at the grooming area. Infact if you read some of the information in the catalog, it will tell you grooming is for the grooming area. My hubby made our carry cart and the grooming table sets up on the cart, so you can wheel it around with everything still set up on it. So no packing down and up to move if needed. I love it! I will have to set it up today and take a photo to show you guys. When I use to travel and stay in the hotels, most of the grooming was at the hotel and then I only had to fix the topknot when I got to ringside. I go about an hour before ringtime, to set up by the ring, walk my dog/s, and then get my armband. But going to the grooming area will allow you to talk to others. So you have to decide what you want to do. Some only go to ringside and some start out at the grooming area and then move to ringside just before. It depends on what you want to do. Now we have an RV, so I can do all grooming in my RV and then just go to ringside within time to just set up and get settle before going in. What you bring has changed a little from the old days, especially because of the topknot now. It was simple in the old days. I also have the metal tack box, but got a new fabric one, lighter, at Walmart in the craft section. It had lots of pockets, big section in the middle, and on the bottom it zips open and there is a box that slides out for your bows. Also has magnets on the bottom to keep it in place if you place it on a metal serface. It is very nice, and so light weight! I use this one know and works perfect! No carring a heavy metal one anymore. :-) |
I do not think you are going to get many to tell you what to do or bring for grooming at the show. That is what you need to learn yourself and what you like. Each dog is so different and conditions at the show can change from place to place. It is something we have all had to learn ourselves. It takes time, but you will get learn in time too. |
I also have the metal tack box, but got a new fabric one, lighter, at Walmart in the craft section. It had lots of pockets, big section in the middle, and on the bottom it zips open and there is a box that slides out for your bows. Also has magnets on the bottom to keep it in place if you place it on a metal serface. It is very nice, and so light weight! I use this one know and works perfect! No carring a heavy metal one anymore. :-)[/QUOTE] I have a table topped cart that I consider one of my best buys. I have one of the craft bags from Wal Mart too, they're great. We now give them out as awards at our Specialty. Right before ring time I take my cart ringside. On the table I have a comb, brush, papertowel, and of course my dog on lead ready to go. Everyone around here has a cart, we park them side by side and visit while we wait for our time in the ring. |
I'd love to see pics of both the cart and the craft bag. I actually have to go to Walmart in a bit and I'm going to see if they have one.... |
3 Attachment(s) Here is my bag. They also have them at Target. :D The bottom bow tray has a lot of room for plenty of bows. |
Well for the first time I "lost" a good brush at ringside. It has never happened to me before. I left the brush on my ringside table - and well it was the end of the day - my hubby was anxious to go- and in the throes of packing up I didn't realize until after I got home it was missing. So I think take as little as you can get away to ringside. I think some good suggestions were proffered on what to take to the show grooming area. Are they all inclusive? Perhaps not. I also agree that as you show you will bet to learn what you need for your particular puppy. One thing I always take is an emergency kit - it goes with us everywhere. It has in it styptic, cold packs, tensor bandages, heat pack, gauze and bandages, antiseptics, including saline water etc. Power at show sites can be iffy. Maybe they have - but what if everything is taken? What about electrical problems. One item on my list to get is a cordless straightener. Also outdoor shows have their own set of challenges. We also show BRT;s a large breed needing lots of pre show grooming. For outdoor shows we have a generator - 3 different types of dryers. The list goes on and on. At least what one needs for Yorkies tends to be a lot more portable. Good luck with your showing |
I also bring wet wipes and in the summertime a small fan. It just got way too hot this past summer in NC and so I went out an bought one for next time. It is a little square fan and can set on the grooming table - used to keep your dog cooler. |
My must haves: Antistat Brushes Topknot ER Kit Mints |
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