SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS
Poodle Show Preparation
Part 3 Finishing Touches and Conclusion
Finishing Touches - Some Tips and Ideas
Allison shares these handy little hints and tips with us for preening your poodle to perfection for a Show!
Try this on White Poodle Feet
Highlighting a Black Poodle Face
Highlighting Pigment in detail on Legs
Trimming in the Spray Line
Make-up on a White Poodle Face
Using Dry Shampoo on a Poodle to add Volume to the Coat
Round Tail
Conclusion
Four Square!
Your dog’s head and tail carriage starts from grooming on the table. While grooming, your poodle should be four square - that is, standing on the table as they would be stacked or standing on the ground, as in the show ring. The head and tail should be in the same place at all times. Your poodle will learn to hold their shape if you consistently do this. This helps with trimming and should transfer into the show ring.
Nothing will ruin your trim faster than your dog not standing in the perfect position! They should always look as if they are being presented to the judge. Do not let them lean!
Four square is from all angles - even from the back! No matter where you are trimming, if you think it is not important that they are standing four square, you are wrong!
Four Square from Every Angle
Poodle Prep Conclusion - Really Just the Beginning!
Having the proper technique in force drying, hot drying, clipping and combing is fundamental for any of the next steps with your poodle. Make sure after the dry that you follow the line combing technique, which was explained previously.
Don’t forget that the way you train your poodle to stand four square and hold their shape is not only crucial for making sure your trim is perfect, but that this will transfer into how your poodle carries themselves in the show ring.
Poodle Show Prep Conclusion