How Do You Prepare Animals For A Show?
If you want to show the rest of the world how special your pet is, you might want to enter it in the local county fair or pet show. Some Breeders spend years training for these events because it isn’t easy to get into a winning cycle. The main thing is to have fun, even if you don’t win. Here are some steps from the experts to give you a head start. • Is this dog ready? Bathe and brush the dog before the show. There are special “brightening” shampoos for dogs with light or white fur, and conditioners to make their fur shine. • Trim the nails. Judges don’t like to hear a lot of clicking as you walk on the floor. Do some research on the breed’s desirable characteristics. Judges look for the dog that is the best example of its breed. If your dog is not a pure breed, general appearance and personality are what count. • This cat probably needs a better expression. Give the cat a bath. Experts use three kinds of shampoo before the show. One to remove grease and oil, one to remove residue fro
