Show-Stopping Shine: Essential Items for a Show Dog Grooming Kit
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We know that getting your dog ready for a show and having them look a million dollars comes down to a lot of work and preparation. This includes the hours of training, hours of grooming and your well-stocked dog grooming kit for show day.
When it comes to show day, having the right tools and products is essential. A comprehensive grooming box that includes all the necessary items can help to ensure your dog looks it's very best. Let's discuss what top products are ideal to include in your show dog's grooming box to really enhance their coat's shine.
Tools Of The Trade
It all starts with a grooming box. When you're entering your dog into a show, it's nice to look the part too, it's also really convenient. A pro-grooming box to carry all the essentials is a practical necessity and also acts as evidence that you're taking the competition seriously.
Carefully crafting your grooming box to meet the needs of your show dog's coat is of utmost importance.
Whether your storage needs are large, medium or small, a stylish grooming box is within your reach. The key benefits of our grooming boxes include:
- A choice of rose gold trimmings or all-black trimmings
- Safe and secure, being lockable with keys
- 360-degree easy swivel wheels for smooth travelling
- Various compartments and drawers for easy access
- Smooth gliding retractable handles for easy storage
What you put into your grooming box is what could make or break your success on show day. We've compiled a list of Plush Puppy's top show dog products to help your dog shine and stand out to the judges.
The Recipe For A Shiny Coat
Many of the great achievers of our time have one thing in common- the secret to their success lies within the preparation. This rings true when achieving a healthy and shiny coat for your show dog.
Long before you pack your grooming box, you will have spent countless hours grooming your show dog. This includes the well-thought-out luxury pet shampoo and conditioner you have used to meet the specific needs of your dog's coat.
Your preparation has also included the hours spent brushing your dog's coat to ensure it is free of tangles, dirt, and loose hair and to distribute the natural oils evenly throughout their coat which helps maintain its beautiful healthy shine.
This preparation has paved the way for a successful standing-on show day. Now that you have established a healthy coat, let's have a look at the right styling and finishing products to showcase your and your pooch's hard work.
Stying For Success
While each breed has its own specific coat with its own unique needs, we have compiled a list of the top styling and finishing products that enhance the coats of every show dog.
This grooming spray is called the O.M.G. for a very good reason. This multi-purpose spray is fantastic for smoothing, detangling, softening and improving the shine on most types of coats.
You can use this spray as a part of your regular grooming regime as it is complete with a heat protectant and also assists with preventing stress to the coat which can result in subsequent coat loss.
For show day, this spray is also a must-have in your grooming box. A light spray before brushing on show day helps to separate the coat while giving it a refresh which leaves it looking and feeling wonderful.
Now that your pooch's coat is groomed and ready for the lights, it is time to add some extra shine to really showcase that beautiful coat. The Shine and Comb finishing spray is your next point of call.
This product is designed to be the final layer applied to your show dog's coat before ring time to add extra shine while being lightweight and oil-free. This formula provides instant shimmer without that greasy feeling!
Shine and Comb is suitable for all coats. A little goes a long way with a light spray and a gentle brush through if needed. This product is a show-day standout and a dog grooming kit must-have!
We know how important it is for your dog to look their best on show day but it is also important for them to smell their best too. Odour Muncher is the perfect product to ensure your dog is smelling fresh and clean not only on show day but also for any time that your dog needs a freshen-up.
Our spray is a fresh approach to your dog's hygiene routine. With a light spray to the coat, this deodoriser munches away any unwanted odours. This long-lasting spray is ideal for your dog's coat without causing irritation and also fantastic for surfaces whereby odour has been left behind.
This spray is suitable for all breeds and coats. It is also suitable for surfaces where odour has been left behind:
- Cars
- Bedding
- Lounges
- Vet Surgeries
- Carpets & mats
- Kennels
The Feel-Good Factor
Not only is it important for show dogs to look and smell good but it is also important for them to feel good too. However, just like us humans, show dogs can have their off days too.
For moments like these when your show dog could use a pick-me-up, we recommend our Showreviver Flower Essence Drops. This blend of natural essences is uplifting and energising which is essential if your pooch's energy or confidence levels are less than where they need to be. It is always best to be prepared which makes the Showreviver a must-not-forget in your grooming box for show day.
Be Prepared for All Eventualities!
Getting ready for a dog show can be a nerve-wracking experience. You want your show dog to put their best paw forward. You'll have put in plenty of hard work in the weeks and months before any major event and it is important to back-up both your and your dog's hard work with a well-thought-out dog grooming kit. Once you have completed your kit, it is important to store and organise your dog grooming products in a stylish and functional grooming box that allows you to travel with ease, which in turn will reduce the stress on show day.
Check them out today and make sure you have all the luxury pet products you need so that you and your dog have the best chance of success.
At Plush Puppy, we wish you the best of luck and remember to have fun.