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We have an upcoming cluster that I will be attending with my dog by myself for the first two days. In the past I have just car crated him and left the car on and ac running or windows down if temperature allows. However, I know AKC has new rules against leaving dogs unattended in vehicles. Can I bring my dog with me to get my armband? Is it ok to hold him while I watch the breeds before us? ​​He's a toy breed so I will just hold him to make sure he's not in the way. I know I can't bring him to the bathroom with me so we're just going to have to avoid that.

Hey, longtime lurker and occasional dog show watcher. I am looking for some advice, a (kind) reality check, or maybe encouragement?

I have a new puppy who I think is gorgeous, good natured, and a great representation of his breed. I bought him from a breeder who has a few titled dogs. I had no intention of getting a dog for showing, so I did not raise this with the breeder or ask for a specific “show quality” dog. Anyway, that being said, I am intrigued by the idea of showing him. He is 4 months old currently, and he is doing great in puppy training classes. He is AKC registered. I know the general advice that I see on this sub is to talk to folks / go to shows / etc. I’m happy to do that, but I wanted to ask:

1. If I didn’t discuss this with the breeder prior to buying him do I need their permission to show?
2. Can folks just “show up” (register) for Conformation shows? Do you need to be a part of certain organizations ahead of time?
3. Would I have to connect him to a handler or could I do this myself?
4. Are my questions making it obvious that I know very little? And if so, does that mean that I should let this idea go and just enjoy my little guy without showing him?

Again, be kind. Just a girl with a tiny dream and wondering if I should lean in or lean out. Thank you!

Hi all, looking for suggestions for an electric battery or generator that I can take to shows to power my blow dryer. I have a CC Kool dry 2xtreme. I see people at shows with electric generators or batteries all the time so it must be possible. I would really like something that's not huge so it's easier to move around. TYIA

Hi Dog Show Friends!
My 1 year old smooth fox terrier recently became a champion! He is a great dog, loves showing, it is his favorite thing to do! But I need some tips and tricks for how I can make him crate trained at the dog show. He is great at home and in the car. But he won’t settle and stop barking in a new environment. Like I would love to be able to make a little setup for him while we wait for groups where he is content to just take a nap. But for right now that means we go back to the car. I want to try and get a handle on this while he is still young. Thank you so much for your help!

>I recently saw a content creator/breeder who publicly posted a chat with a potential buyer. The buyer was just asking for puppy photos for a future purchase. The owner told them it was a "waste of time" and they should just watch his vlogs. When people called him out in the comments for being rude, he doubled down and called everyone "emotional millennials." Is this the new norm for online customer service now?

What have you all done with the ribbons your dogs win?