Every dog owner loves finding new ideas of things to do with their pooch, well a great way to build a strong owner/ pet relationship is by training your dog for a show. Your puppy can be the next star of the show should you get them trained right. Early training is essential and there are things you can start implementing into your dog’s lifestyle now to create the perfect pageant show pooch.
Getting your pet to socialise is very important, take your dog everywhere you can, this will allow your pup to get the socialisation skills that they need. Your dog needs to be exposed to new situations, people, places, and noises.
Attend some training classes with your dog, this will also help to boost your leadership role to your dog and also may help with any training issues you might encounter along the way. Providing your dog with praise always works well as this behaviour can be transferred to the pageant show day. Your dog should be as clean and presentable as possible, when it comes to show day, your pooches appearance is also an area that is judged. Make sure your dog’s coat is well looked after, getting them washed and cut by a professional dog groomer on a regular basis. Keeping the coat clean and avoiding stains on the fur in areas around the face and paws.
Keeping your pooch fit and healthy is the most important factor, making sure you are giving your dog a balanced healthy diet, avoiding unhealthy snacks. If your dog is eating the right nutrients, it will certainly show in their coat and energy too. Making sure your dog is getting enough time off of the lead to run is also essential, while it is fun getting them involved in shows, making sure they have a good balance of freedom is very important.
