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Introduction to Contest Grooming
Introduction
Introduction (0:37)
Welcome! About this course
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Getting Started - Rules, advice, and more!
Why Should You Compete? (1:33)
What Are The Benefits of Contest Grooming? (2:02)
Getting Started and Understanding the Divisions (3:46)
Understanding the Classes (4:07)
How to Get Your Entry Into a Contest (3:31)
How Many Classes Can You Enter? (1:06)
How to Find the Rules For a Contest (1:22)
A Note About Competing in Different Countries (1:38)
What is "Groom Team"? (3:09)
Sanctioned Shows in the United States (Groom Team USA)
Sanctioned Shows in Canada (Groom Team Canada)
Show Promoters - Finding Grooming Contests
Breeds and Time Allowances - Groom Team USA
Breeds and Time Allowances - Groom Team Canada
What to Expect at a Grooming Contest
The Holding Areas at a Contest (2:19)
Bathing Areas at Contests (3:25)
The Structure and Timing of a Contest (7:08)
Stack Your Dog For Presentation to the Judges (1:43)
Learn How to Stack Your Dog
What to Expect When The Judge Examines Your Dog (1:50)
Receiving a Judge's Critique (1:51)
Tips for Stress Management at a Contest (1:19)
All About The (Contest) Dogs!
What Makes a Good 'Contest' Dog? (2:34)
Where Can You Find a Contest Dog? (2:02)
How Old Does Your Contest Dog Need to Be?
Can You Compete with a Dog with a Fault?
Contest Dog Contracts (1:43)
Travelling With Your Contest Dogs (2:55)
Flying With Contest Dogs (2:28)
Tips for Hotel and Accommodations with Contest Dogs (3:23)
An Overview of Grooming & Timing Growth
Grooming Prep for a Contest - An Overview (2:17)
Coat Growth Before a Grooming Contest (1:50)
Maintenance Grooming In Between Contests (2:06)
Coat Growth Example: 8 Weeks English Cocker Spaniel (0:41)
Coat Growth Example: 4 Weeks English Cocker Spaniel (0:58)
Coat Growth Example: 4 Weeks Bedlington Terrier (1:02)
Coat Growth Example: 4 Weeks Miniature Poodle (0:52)
Coat Growth Example: 4 Weeks Miniature Schnauzer (1:10)
Coat Growth Example: Post-Blown Coat Miniature Schnauzer (2:20)
How to groom the English Cocker Spaniel (preview) (7:00)
How to groom the Bedlington Terrier (preview) (6:59)
Going beyond beginner - how to become more competitive!
Know The Breed Standards (& Where to Find Them)
The Road to Groom Team - Point Accumulation
Packing Checklist - Tools (uploading soon)
Packing Checklist - First Aid Kit (uploading soon)
Division Qualifiers - Groom Team Canada
"How is contest grooming a positive part of your life?" (uploading soon)
Summary
In Conclusion (0:38)
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