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Preparing your dog, before you enter the ring.
Success in the conformation ring doesn’t begin when the judge points to your dog—it begins long before you step through the gate. The most polished exhibitors understand that the few minutes before entering the ring can make the difference between a dog that performs with confidence and one that appears distracted, restless, or overwhelmed. Every…
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The Volunteer Crisis: Why Clubs Need More Hands
Every weekend, dog shows across the country come to life because of one thing that often goes unnoticed: volunteers. While exhibitors, judges, and spectators enjoy the event, countless club members have spent months planning, organizing, and solving problems behind the scenes. Without them, there simply wouldn’t be a dog show. Unfortunately, many clubs are facing…
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The First-Time Exhibitor Experience: Are We Welcoming or Intimidating?
The First-Time Exhibitor Experience: Are We Welcoming or Intimidating? By Kathy Musto Every experienced exhibitor remembers that first dog show. The excitement. The nerves. The uncertainty of where to park, where to groom, when to go to the ring, and whether they were about to embarrass themselves in front of seasoned competitors. For many, that…
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Where Did All the People Go?
Where Did All the People Go? By Kathy Musto Walk into a dog show today and one thing is immediately noticeable—there are fewer spectators than there once were. Years ago, families wandered the aisles, children stopped to pet dogs, and curious visitors asked breeders endless questions. Today, many shows are attended almost exclusively by exhibitors…