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Grooming, Bathing & Dog Show Supplies

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Here's where we buy our supplies for shows and dog events. Brushes, show leads and other essentials.
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Miscellaneous Show and Event Must Haves

Things we recommend that may not have a category of their own.
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Many dog show venues have slippery floors and some dogs handle this better than others. After convincing your dog that the floor is indeed not lava, spray this on their pads and gently encourage them to try again.
Bio-Groom Show Foot Anti-Slip Spray – Dog Paw Protector, Prevents Slipping, Fast-Drying, Cruelty-Free, Made in USA, Dog Grooming Products for Pawfriction – 8 fl oz 1-Pack
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ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
The tote bag we use for hauling our show supplies around. So many pockets and so much room! Light and very durable, it's easy to pack in the needed supplies for multiple dogs.
CLC Custom Leathercraft 1535 Tote Bag with Top Plastic Tray, 18 in., 37 Pocket
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
These shade cloths are ideal for keeping your vehicle cool when you are at outdoor dog events.
Be Cool Solutions 70% Reflective Aluminet Sun Shade Cloth (7' x 7') - UV Protection | Lightweight, Easy Setup Mesh Canopy Cover with Grommets | Sturdy, Durable Shade Fabric for Garden, Patio & Porch
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ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Ideal for holding shade covers over your vehicle or an x-pen.
Qtimal 30 Pack Ball Bungee Cords, Includes 6, 9, 11 Inch Heavy Duty Gazebo Tarp Tie Down Cords, High Elastic UV Resistant Bungee Cords with Balls for Shelter, Canopy, Cargo, Screen
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
We bring these to shows to help keep our dogs energy up when it's a long day at the shows or events.
Tomlyn Nutri-Cal Malt-Flavored High-Calorie Nutritional Gel for Dogs, 4.25oz

Stores We Recommend

These are some of the stores we recommend for finding what you need.
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
This company has an awesome selection at great prices!
Cherrybrook - Show Dog, Grooming and Pet Supplies

Show Clothes

Finding the right outfit that looks great on you and flatters your dog can be a challenge. Thrift stores are one great place to shop for clothes and here are a few additional ideas for you.
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Love how these suits fit me. I have one in black and one in red and it looks SHARP!
YUNCLOS Women's Business Office 1 Button Blazer Jacket and Pants Suit Set
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
The color on these suits if fabulous and so is the fit.
YUNCLOS Women's 2 Piece Office Work Suit Set One Button Blazer and Pants
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Great for putting your number in for the show ring. Can even put a bit of bait in there.
2 Pack - Armband Badge Holder - Large 4x3 Arm Band Horizontal - Adjustable Strap & Clear 3x4 Vinyl Plastic Sleeve for XL I'd Name Tag by Specialist ID (Black)

Leads and Collars

We keep it basic for our leads and skip the bling. These are what we use for our Silkens, Borzoi and Irish Wolfhounds.
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Our go to lead for all our show dogs and comes in a variety of colors. We are not big fans of the fancy custom show leads.
Resco USA-Made Nylon Slip Lead, 36", Black
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ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Great show collars for large breeds. We use these on our Irish Wolfhounds without any issues. To measure your dog for the right size, use a piece of string and measure behind their ears all the way around the neck and add 1-2 inches, depending on t...
Guardian Gear Medium Chrome Snake-Chain Dog Collar, 18"
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
These are what most people use in the show ring and even these can control a giant breed like a Wolfhound.
Ximipet Heavy Duty Dog Choke Collar Slip Dog P Chain Snake Collar Plating Anti-Rust Dog Training Collars for Small Large Dogs Black/Gold/Silver/Rose Gold 15.5in-29.5in (17.5in, Silver)

Shampoo, Conditioner and Coat Care

Show dog or just a dirty dog, here's what we use to clean up our pack.
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Recommended to us by our Borzoi breeder and it definitely works well for making coats shiny and keeping the mats away.
Crown Royale Magic Touch Formula 1 Pet Grooming Spray Ready-to-Use, No Heavy Build-Up, Finishing Spray, Prevents Coat Matting, Formulated with Conditioners, Made in USA, 16 oz
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
A top-of-the-line shampoo for course haired breeds like our Irish Wolfhounds. Anything by Chris Christensen is worthy of your wallet!
Chris Christensen Spectrum One Dog Shampoo, Coarse and Rough Coat, Groom Like a Professional, Maintain Crisp Texture, Will Not Dry Out Coat or Skin, Made in The USA, 16 oz
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ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
We love this nozzle for bathing all of our dogs as well as cleaning dog kennels. Adjustable and it's easy to add shampoo or other cleaning products when needed.
EVILTO Garden Hose Nozzle, High Pressure Hose Spray Nozzle 8 Way Spray Pattern One-Touch Sprayer for Watering Plants, Lawn, Patio, Car Wash, Cleaning,Showering Pet
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ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Recommended to us for our Silken Windhounds and Borzoi to condition and thicken their coats.
Chris Christensen Thick N Thicker Response Foaming Protein Dog Conditioner, Locks in Thickness & Adds 400x The Volume, Pro-Vitamin Formula, All Coat Types, Made in USA, 16 oz

Grooming

 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
This nail grinder is wonderful and that's an understatement!! Cordless and very quiet, which is a big deal for many dogs. Grinds well on 2 different speeds AND - it has a light so you can see what you are doing!! 🤩
LuckyTail Electric Dog Nail Grinder & Trimmer
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
Very sturdy grooming table for larger breeds. Our Borzoi thinks it's great fun to jump on and off of it. Easy to set up and move around.
Polar Aurora 46'' Dog Grooming Table, Heavy Duty Pet Grooming Table Foldable Home Grooming Table w/Adjustable Arm & Noose & Mesh Tray Professional Dog Show Stainless Steel Black
 
ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
THE ABSOLUTE BEST NAIL TRIMMERS EVER!! The shape of the handle makes it easy to hold and they are actually sharp. We use these on our Irish Wolfhound's giant nails and these clippers make it so easy to trim big black nails. Big chunk or tiny slices, ...
Dog Nail Clippers for Sensitive Dogs, Quiet Sharpest Smoothest Dog Nail Trimmer for X Large Medium Small Size Breed, Heavy Duty Metal Cat Nail Clippers for All Pets with Thick Toenail
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ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
A staple in our grooming kit that was highly recommended by several of our breed mentors. It can help remove mats from their coats but we use it to thin areas of the coat that we don't want to strip hair out of. Keep in mind, it CUTS the hair, which ...
Mars Coat King Double Wide Dematting Undercoat Grooming Rake Stripper Tool for Dogs and Cats, Stainless Steel with Wooden Handle for Thick Coats, 30-Blade Stripper for Groomers, Pet Owners
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ALL THINGS DOG                                       By Shawna Stone, CVT profile picture
A great pair of thinning shears. Durable, affordable and easy to use. A definite need for people who groom their own dogs for any reason. We use these on pretty much all of our dogs when we need to trim but not have it look like they fur was cut.
Hair Thinning Scissors ULG Professional Barber’s Texturizing Teeth Shears for Hairdressing, Salon and Home Use Thinning Shears for Hair Cutting, Made of Japanese Stainless Steel, 6.5 inch
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