Over years of showing I found that using a list like this was very helpful. This list is based on my rottweiler showing so, some different items may be needed for other specific breeds. I list items as singular so, of course, x them by the number of dogs you travel with.
Dog show food/health needs
- Dry Food w/scoop
- Wet food w/spoon
- Supplements
- Individual medications
- Food bowl
- Water bucket (bldg. & hotel)
- Treats, bones, chews
- Water from home
- Bait- food/squeaker
- Crate toy
- Basic dog meds to have on hand
- Flagyl
- Tylan
- Benedryl
- Pumpkin
- Gas-Ex
- Ear cleaner-Aloe based
Dog show equipment
- Crate dolly
- Crate
- Crate pan/dog cushioning
- Crate covers
- Grooming table
- Grooming arm w/noose
- Grooming box
- Broom/dustpan
- X-pen
- Shade cover
- Clips/clamps/bungee cords
- Bullsnaps
- Pooper scooper
- Clorox water pan for scooper
- Trash bags/poop bags
- Chair
- Tent
- Extension cord
Dog show extra items
- Fan/crate fan
- Collar
- Leashes- show/casual
- Flexi-lead
- Spray cleaner/disinfectant
- Paper towels
- Towels
- Rags
- Cooler-dog/bait/ice
- Cool coat
- Cool mat
- Spray bottle
- Shampoo items
- Smock/apron
- Forced air dryer
- Nail grinder
- Radio/quiet for dogs overnight
Personal needs
- Show outfit
- Casual clothes
- Sleep wear
- Show Shoes
- Casual shoes
- Jacket
- Rain gear
- Jewelry
- Make up
- Hair dryer
- Toiletries
- Pillow
- Dirty clothes bag
- Human medication
- Safty pins
Personal extra items
- Purse/wallet
- Cash
- Phone
- Phone charger wall/car
- Maps/GPS
- Judge's schedule
- Hotel reservation
- Dog shot/OFA records binder
- Computer
- Camera/video
- Business cards
- Books on tape
- Glasses reading/sun
- Cooler-food/drinks
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Emergency kit/
Some final reminders to bring
- A smile
- A sense of humor
- Sportsmanship
- Patience
- Visualization
- large shoulders
- Your hearing aid turned up
- Your hearing aid turned down
- Hugs
- Handshakes
- Congratulations
- Compliments
- Thick skin
- Composure
- remember, it is just a dog show...
