pixie_meg Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 We're attending our first morning show. now every other show i have washed and groomed him on the day, but i don't particularly want to wake up the whole family the morning of the show to wash him and dry him, its noisy. But i'm worried about how he'll look in the morning after washing and drying and flattening out his coat with sleep. if i wash and dry him the night before and then in the morning i spray water or light conditioner and use the drier again will that help?? Obviously different coats matter but any suggestions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss B Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) You'll be fine I rarely bath/blowdry on the morning of the show, usually it's a day or two beforehand. On the morning of the show (where possible) I use a grooming spray and a quick blowdry to fluff the coat up. If I am away for a 2 or 3 day show, then all they get is some grooming spray and a vigorous brush and the coat looks good as new. ETA: I have a double-coated breed Spitz breed though, so different coat type obviously Edited March 24, 2011 by Miss B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_meg Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 You'll be fine I rarely bath/blowdry on the morning of the show, usually it's a day or two beforehand. On the morning of the show (where possible) I use a grooming spray and a quick blowdry to fluff the coat up. If I am away for a 2 or 3 day show, then all they get is some grooming spray and a vigorous brush and the coat looks good as new.ETA: I have a double-coated breed Spitz breed though, so different coat type obviously thanks for that. guess i'm extra worried as he lost a bit of undercoat this week. its been our hottest week for a long time. It'll be harder to fluff him. but his form is decent i think(says the newbie). Plus i threw a bone for him to fetch this arvo. he chased it, it bounced and donked him on the nose. lovely clunk sound and a blood spot on his nose. he doesn't seem hurt though. its been 2 months since his last show after his injury. think i'm nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowenhart Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I suggest you do the spray to dampen the coat and then foof up with the dryer. I get up at 4am the morning of a show to bath/blowdry one of my dogs. She just looks best when done fresh that day. But she usually looks pretty scruffy by the time I get to the show... sometimes I wonder why I bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 This is key to learning about your dogs coat & this will come with trial & error. I practice on practice days never show days . Hot towel all over can work a treat . Certain sprays can worl well over just make the coat heavy crap looking. I bath my long coats the night before ( i start late as i like them to run all day & generally finish midnight ish) in the morning the coats are tied up or the pee band is put on then sprayed blow dried & look a million bucks, alos lucky i live 5 mins away & we have the yard set up for wet/damp am so it doesn't affect the coat if the weather is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsk Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 What show are you doing Pixie Meg? Is it Sunny coast on sunday?? If so I'll see you there, I'll be there with 3 basenji's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_meg Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 What show are you doing Pixie Meg?Is it Sunny coast on sunday?? If so I'll see you there, I'll be there with 3 basenji's. yep sunny coast. I'll see you there. thanks for the replies everyone. i'll wash him the night before and fluff him up in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The night before is fine. I have found with big coats they are even better if you can leave them at least 24 hours between bathing and showing. They look awesome right after a bath, but after a few hours can go a bit fuzzy and flyaway. But our climate is a bit drier than yours - the humidity up there should help Oberon's stay non-fuzzy. (I hate trying to tame 'zoi coats in warm, dry winds!!) But nevertheless, Boris is normally bathed the night before, and yes, wakes up with some morning hairstyley-bits... But a spritz with water - some conditioner added if you like, and brush/fluff the odd bits is usually plenty. I actually do this at the show, as he will scrumple up again a bit in the car or trailer anyway. If you find him a little damp, a little warm-up run around and another brush should see him right. Another thing you might find usefu - if you haven't got it already - is potato flour. You can get it from vendors at shows, or online (I get it from Pet Network). If he gets a really wet bit - ie tips his water on himself just before a class, or needs a spot bath or emergency sponge-off (as he gets older - peeing on his fringes just before a class is a handy one... or an over-excited slightly runny poo into the trousers... ) you just brush it through the coat and it will dry it beautifully without making it harsh and stiff like powdered chalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I also wash my snags day before show... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr_inoz Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Double coated, long haired breed here. I bath the night before. (no way am I getting up early!) I mist with water at the show and brush, and do all the finishing off things like feet etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risyntira Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 pixie_meg, It was nice meeting you today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_meg Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 pixie_meg, It was nice meeting you today ;) oh that was you. funny how you meet people and then find out they're on DOL. Oberon looked not so great. cant wait for his coat to grow back. thanks everyone for the tips. we had a very staticky coat, couldn't seem to tame it. oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I feel your pain. It's a challenge to get Howie ready for the ring with an early start. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Daisy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I don't know if it will work for your breed but I use a coat on my goldie to help keep the fuzzys down. I bath and blowdry the day before and then in the morning I spray him with water and conditioner spray and then put a satin lined coat on him for an hour or so and then the hair sits down nicely. I'll try anything to have a sleep in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamSnag Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Try isle of dog luxury line.. i found with the long haired dachies make the coat sit flat and no fuzzies!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr_inoz Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 pixie_meg, It was nice meeting you today ;) oh that was you. funny how you meet people and then find out they're on DOL. Oberon looked not so great. cant wait for his coat to grow back. thanks everyone for the tips. we had a very staticky coat, couldn't seem to tame it. oh well. try plush puppy's O.M.G grooming spray. Good for keeping static under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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