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Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

I'm a wimp too in the heat. Glad I'm not the only one. We had to groom under the trees in the shade. That wasn't too fun. We did a good grooming at the hotel but had to do our top knots and touch ups under the trees. You do what ya gotta do you know.

We usually attend a show in Shawnee, OK, air-conditioned show area, but not in the grooming area. This last June was horrid, hot sweety, tempers were short, just awful. Poor dogs were so uncomfortable.

Then there are those show sites that are over air-conditioned and you wish you would have worn your long johns.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:00 PM

Not to get too off topic here, but I learned a very valuable lesson at that show. Dogs move differently on grass than on the indoor surfaces at shows. You have to watch out for dips and holes in the ground at the out door shows that will throw your dog way off that you would never have to think about indoors. (especially with a toy) Whew. It was nice flat ground (at a huge camp ground) but it still was much different than showing indoors. I now train my dogs indoors AND on grass.

Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

Not to get too off topic here, but I learned a very valuable lesson at that show. Dogs move differently on grass than on the indoor surfaces at shows. You have to watch out for dips and holes in the ground at the out door shows that will throw your dog way off that you would never have to think about indoors. (especially with a toy) Whew. It was nice flat ground (at a huge camp ground) but it still was much different than showing indoors. I now train my dogs indoors as well as on grass.

I show at one place in Texas-Nolan River. Rings are set up on dirt (talk about your dogs needing a bath as soon as you get back to the motel room). Anyway, everytime I've shown one of my dogs there, they love it.

Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Peters

that's just gross i don't think people should run around half nakie! i did see a woman at petsmart when she leaned over to lookk at soemthing her booty cheek popped out her shorts ugh! if you want to be dressed skimpy do it at the beach/pool or at home some people don't want to see all that stuff! but it seems that as years go buy people's clothes get smaller maybe i'm just getting old but yuck.

The style has changed, but I think we're getting older. But, it is amazing what some people will do to get those points on their dogs.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I show at one place in Texas-Nolan River. Rings are set up on dirt (talk about your dogs needing a bath as soon as you get back to the motel room). Anyway, everytime I've shown one of my dogs there, they love it.

I haven't shown on dirt as of yet. I bet they do like it. And yes, a bath would be needed soon after I'm sure, lol! I didn't like how little pieces of grass and all would catch in the coat at the shows outdoors on grass, but everyone's was like that, not just mine so no biggie I suppose.

Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

Not to get too off topic here, but I learned a very valuable lesson at that show. Dogs move differently on grass than on the indoor surfaces at shows. You have to watch out for dips and holes in the ground at the out door shows that will throw your dog way off that you would never have to think about indoors. (especially with a toy) Whew. It was nice flat ground (at a huge camp ground) but it still was much different than showing indoors. I now train my dogs indoors AND on grass.

I've been told that when showing outdoors, you'll see professional handlers walking the ring to study the ground.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I've been told that when showing outdoors, you'll see professional handlers walking the ring to study the ground.

Yes! I have been told the SAME thing. There are no proff handlers allowed in UKC but the owner's themselves were doing just that. Myself included. I watched the ring(s) carefully when the other toy (companion) classes would show before us.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:08 PM

Then they'd move us to another ring, and you gotta start all over and watch the ground there too.

Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

Yes! I have been told the SAME thing. There are no proff handlers allowed in UKC but the owner's themselves were doing just that. Myself included. I watched the ring(s) carefully when the other toy (companion) classes would show before us.

I didn't know that Prof. Handlers weren't allowed in UKC, I've never attended one of their events.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I didn't know that Prof. Handlers weren't allowed in UKC, I've never attended one of their events.

Nope, no proff handlers. And no grooming tools allowed out in the open in the ring. I've just recently ventured out into akc showing. It's so different from what I orginally learned. I really like UKC though. I like both clubs to be honest.

Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

Nope, no proff handlers. And no grooming tools allowed out in the open in the ring. I've just recently ventured out into akc showing. It's so different from what I orginally learned. I really like UKC though. I like both clubs to be honest.

What do you mean no grooming tools?

I've never shown in anything but, AKC so I wouldn't know the little differences of the clubs.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

What do you mean no grooming tools?

I've never shown in anything but, AKC so I wouldn't know the little differences of the clubs.

Just meaning you cannot have a brush or comb to do "little touch ups" once you've entered the ring. I always have a mini brush tucked in my pocket any where else but UKC.

Mardelin · 09-09-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

Just meaning you cannot have a brush or comb to do "little touch ups" once you've entered the ring. I always have a mini brush tucked in my pocket any where else but UKC.

Oh well these yorkies always shake after you brush them anyway.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:27 PM

I've shown in NCA matches too and you can have brushes and combs there. I shown with them to get past my fear of getting in there and going for it. It's also great experience without so much pressure for my 9 yr old daughter who is learning and showing in jr's.

ButterflyYorkie · 09-09-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Oh well these yorkies always shake after you brush them anyway.

Yep! Isn't that the truth! LOL

09-09-2006, 03:00 PM	#17
ButterflyYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 743	Not to get too off topic here, but I learned a very valuable lesson at that show. Dogs move differently on grass than on the indoor surfaces at shows. You have to watch out for dips and holes in the ground at the out door shows that will throw your dog way off that you would never have to think about indoors. (especially with a toy) Whew. It was nice flat ground (at a huge camp ground) but it still was much different than showing indoors. I now train my dogs indoors AND on grass.

09-09-2006, 03:08 PM	#23
ButterflyYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 743	Then they'd move us to another ring, and you gotta start all over and watch the ground there too.

09-09-2006, 03:27 PM	#29
ButterflyYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 743	I've shown in NCA matches too and you can have brushes and combs there. I shown with them to get past my fear of getting in there and going for it. It's also great experience without so much pressure for my 9 yr old daughter who is learning and showing in jr's.