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GROOMING BOX TIPS

While everyone’s Tack Box will be different, here is a list of some things 
to include in your tack box. You can start out small and add to it a little 
at a time. 

I would like to thank my mentor Pat Boggs and everyone else who helped me 
compile this list. Feel free to e-mail me with any other suggestions. 


Things For Your Tack Box

 
Current copy of AKC Show Rule Book - You never know when you might
                                          need it to look up a rule.
Extra makeup
Q-tips 
An extra pair of panty hose, 
Poop bags
Ten one dollar bills
Cordless dremel
Nail clippers - both human and dog
Trimming scissors
Thinning scissors 
Stripping knife
small paring knife - to cut bait
Mustache Trimmer
At least 2 combs – For you specific breed 
Flea Comb
Shedding Rake
At least 2 brushes – For you specific breed
Leads of all sorts
2 Regular leashs
Several show collars - For you specific breed
Mints for a nice smelling breath
A sprayer of plain water - washes my hands as well as mists the coat.
Lots of rubber bands
Kleenix 
Cotton balls, 
Safety pins
Business cards
3 x 5 cards (good for exchanging addresses, and making notes on judges)
Permanent marker - for marking your things and covering up stray white hairs
Mint extract, I find this works better than Vics on the boys
Zip lock bags - to place your number in if you are showing outdoors 
                                and its really wet out.
Dryer sheets - Bees will stay away
Paperclips
Can of static guard
Ink Pens
Blow dryer
Baby wipes
Bait - I like to include several kinds. Dogs can be picky somtimes.
Squeaky toys
Extra squeakers
A clicker
Hair Spray - on the paws of your dog and the bottom of your shoes to 
                                    prevent slipping and falling
Small sewing kit
Spray bottles
Wash and dry waterless shampoo
Shampoo – For you breed
Conditioner -  For your Breed
Anti- Static
Hair Mouse
Clothes pin - for holding numbers and show schedule in grooming area
Multi-plug Extention Cord splitter
Plug converter
Quickstop
Small lock for locking up items
An Energy Bar - you never know if the food stands are open or if they
                  even serve food you can eat, due to health reasons.
Bag to take to ringside -  to take extra coller, lead, 
                      comb/brush, small water bottle, pick up bags.
Anti-bacterial wipes
Directions to hotel and show site
Copy of Rabies Certificate
Small watch or clock to watch time
Balloon or sign, for grooming arm when meeting someone


Clothes and Such
Show clothes (cool and warm weather)
Show shoes
Casual shoes
Casual clothes (cool and warm weather)
Grooming smock
Unbrella
Cell Phone w/charger
Camera w/charger
Purse
Sanatary Needs (Just in case)


Other Show Items


In addition to your tack box you need to also carry the following items
with you to shows.

Click Here for First Aid Kit 
4 wheel dolly to carry everything
Large Plastic container to store supplies
Trashbags
Odo-band spray
Cleaner (Like Simple Green)
A small cooler - to carry bait, water, and small snacks for you.
Duct tape
Extention cord
Extra crate pads, in case a dog gets sick
Bungie cords
Space heater for winter shows
Fans for summer shows
Paper towels
Grooming table
Grooming arm
Towels for drying dogs
Air Blower
Chairs
Water bowls (3 sets, for Hotel, show sight and travel crates)
Food bowls
A few gallons of water
Dog Food
Toys for bordoom
3 Crates for the show site, Motel, and traveling
Crate covers, (Good for giving shade as well as a place to rest in peace)
An outdoor thermometer - Use a mini bungie cord and fasten it to the crate door
Ex-Pen,- I prefer one with a lid
Sunscreen cover for Ex-Pen
Clips for Ex-pen and sun screen cover
Ground cover



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