1. No paid professional handlers on dogs. You must handle your own dog, or have someone help you, or help others without a fee or gift. No payment can exchange hands in any form.
2. No artificial products. No hairspray, dye, chalk, aerosol spray. Only water and sometimes leave-in conditioner.
3. No throwing bait or toys in the ring.
4. No grooming tools allowed in the ring. Just you and the dog and your bait.
5. Sports on the same day are encouraged. They will wait for you! If you qualify in both, there is a special award called “Total Dog”.
6. You are allowed to talk to the judges! Say hi, it’s great to hear their input and feedback on your dog.