Just as important as teaching the dog proper ring etiquette is being prepared for the unexpected and packing the needed items down to the last piece of newspaper. The type of dog you have will of course make the final decisions as to the varieties of equipment needed but there are several items that both long and short- haired dogs will need. Newspaper and plenty of it. Besides the obvious task of cleaning up after an inopportune bowel movement, it is also used to cover the floor where your dog will be. It is cheap, disposable and easy to obtain.
Crates are important as well.
Some shows will last for hours and if your dog is lucky enough to go best of breed, he or she will need to go into group. By winning group, the dog will then be required to compete for best in show. You will not want to be tied to your dog for such and extended period of time and neither would your dog. Puppy or exercise pens are a Godsend when allowed at shows. They allow greater freedom of movement as well as a larger area for the dog to relax in.