Grooming

Grooming Chair:
Cassie Frank  tailwindcardis@gmail.com

Spaces are 5′ x 10′ at $70 for the week.  

Grooming reservations close 04/15/26 or when reservations are full.  Please be sure to reserve early as spaces are first-come first-served.  

The grooming area will be open on Monday, May 11th. The exact time will be posted later, so check back.

The deadline to completely vacate the area is currently Saturday May 16th at 11:00 p.m.  All dogs and equipment must be out of the grooming area.  Please remove any floor tape and trash when you are breaking down your grooming space. 

OBEDIENCE, RALLY, and SCENT WORK EXHIBITORS

There will be an area designated nearby for crates. This area will be available on Monday (all day) through close of obedience and rally on Tuesday. 

Grooming Guidelines and Reservation Agreement

To ensure that our members and guests enjoy a comfortable, low-stress grooming environment for the 2026 CWCCA National Specialty the grooming committee has laid out these key guidelines.  We are sharing as much information in advance so that everyone is aware and able to plan accordingly.  These rules were developed first and foremost for the safety and comfort of our dogs and attendees.

  • Spaces are 5′ x 10′ and have power.
  • Exhibitors are responsible for keeping a clean area in and around their grooming space. The grooming area will be cleaned nightly. Please remember to clean your area prior to leaving for the night.
  • We will provide crate/space forms for all grooming areas. If multiple people are in one area please ensure that each crate is tagged clearly.  Name and phone number must be legible and visible in case of emergency.
  • Dogs should not be left unattended in crates for the full day.  Please remember to bring covers for any dog that is susceptible to being anxious or who barks a lot.  It is as much for their comfort as it is for those around you.
  • Any dog left on a table must be monitored by a person and not unattended.
  • Keep aisles open and accessible for carts.  Do not block with chairs or equipment
  • Grooming area will be closed from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. 
  • No Ex-pens will be allowed in the grooming area and no exercising of dogs is allowed indoors.
  • No soft-sided crates are allowed in the main grooming area and all crates must be stackable.
  • NO requests for a specific space.
  • If you are in a large group one person may submit for multiple spaces for the group.  If submitting for multiple people please be sure to list names in the reservation comments for identification/cross reference
  • If you have someone that you would like to groom with, please let us know on the form.
  • The bathing site is on the docks located next to the grooming area.  There is hot and cold water.
  • All spaces must be paid by Stripe or PayPal through the NS CardiShop.
  • In the event any concerns arise, please communicate them to the Event team at the Welcome Table or the Grooming Chair onsite.

 

Overnight Rules

  • MeadowView has overnight security, so this year we are able to offer overnight grooming at no additional charge.  Please understand that if you leave dogs in the area overnight it is at your own risk.
  • If you are planning to leave your dogs overnight please indicate this on your reservation.
  • A crate tag for each dog left overnight will be listed with their name, sex, breed, and color as well as on a sheet displayed in the setup. The responsible person’s name, phone number, and lodging information must be displayed, plus an alternate contact person.
  • Any dogs that are considered unruly or poorly cared for by the show committee or who escape will have to be removed by the owner/handler.
  • Dogs will need to be tended to by 7:00 AM each morning.
  • No Overnight Grooming will be available on Saturday May 16th as we need to be completely out of the grooming area by midnight.

 

MEMBERS OF THE SHOW COMMITTEE AND THE GROOMING AREA COORDINATOR WILL ENFORCE ALL RULES.

By proceeding with your Grooming Reservation, you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with the guidelines. Be aware that violations of the guidelines will be monitored and may result in warnings or, if repeated or significant violations may lead to a Bench Committee Hearing.  Please be respectful of each other and support the committee’s efforts to provide us all with a great National Experience!

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