Signing up for a dog show is one of the fulfilling experiences of having a dog. Besides getting to show off your pooch to people, this is also a very nice way to bond with your pet as you two are a team in these events. Who knows, you two might bring home a trophy and ribbon? These will surely add to the achievements of your Shih Tzu other than being a cuddle of joy in the family.
So what are dog shows? How to sign up for them? First thing is to make sure that your dog is a pure breed Shih Tzu. In a type of show called conformance, your pet will be judged based on his physical features and how are they “conformed” to the breed standards. In such events, the Shih Tzu is required to be registered with its own breed dog club. Another show type is the agility and performance event. In this show, your Shih Tzu is required to impress the judges by following your commands. The dog may not need to have papers as requirements, you only need to show how smart your dog is. Training is the key to win this type of event. You must make sure that your dog will follow your every command 100% and that distractions will not hinder him from showing off tricks. To be able to prepare for these dog shows, enlist first in dog match events where you can get to practice with your dog and expose him to the environment in dog shows. Matches are like trial events hosted to rehearse competing dogs.
Before embarking on a dog show journey with your Shih Tzu, there are things you need to keep in mind. Your dog must be trained well especially in commands and temper control. He must be certified healthy by his veterinarian and has already completed his dose of vaccination and deworming protocol. Also, bring your Shih Tzu to the groomer to make sure he looks his best on the show. Remember that this is a “show-off” event; so it is best to prepare your dog physically and mentally before he enters the showdown.
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