Show Day Set Up & Trolley

[Willowlane]

Hi everyone,

I am a only new but I'm researching now so I'm ready.

My first question is what is important for a good set up at a show if your staying all day?

- Chairs

- Is a trolley a good idea (cage on wheels with work bench on top)? What do people do for puppies as they must look tiny in a normal sized cage?

- Shade - Whats best to use?

- What else?

Next Question is how do people transport the show trolleys? are they collapsible or do you need a 4wheel drive?

What brands are good?

Cheers Willow

[Rebanne]

Shade is most important, most use some type of gazebo. Try and find someone to sit with for your first few shows. They will be a great help to you to learn what's going on. Then you can get the feel for the game without forking out a lot of money first. Though there is always a market for 2nd hand gazebo's. You need some sort of confinement for your dog for times you need to go to the loo etc. Whether that is a crate or a trolley is up to you. I use a trolley to transport my gear not for my dogs. I had a $50 old trolley for about 7 years and recently brought a new one for $650. And the best chair you can afford. I can't sit in those cheapy ones, does my back in.

What breed of dog will you be showing?

[Willowlane]

English Springer Spaniel :)

[Scottsmum]

I just popped in here to have a gander - no experience... But.... If you're looking for fold-ability and something which will grow as your dog does what about putting your crate on one of these?

http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/jastek-platform-hand-truck-300kg-ja0361380