Well socialized pets, providing they are kept on a maximum 6’ leash, are permitted at the World of Pets Expo. Dogs will not be allowed in the Cat Event Area. Pet owners are responsible for any property damage or personal injury caused by their pets.

Providers of dogs must register for the event and wear a wristband for admittance into the Expo. No one is allowed in the Exhibition Hall without a wristband. 

Dogs must be cleaned up after immediately and all waste must be properly disposed of

There will be a holding area for during the hours of the competition only. No dogs will be allowed to stay over night.

There will be access to bathing tubs at Shaggy Chic Pet Grooming located at 1607 York Road, Lutherville Timonium, Maryland 21093

The salon will be open for prepping by appointment only. Only the groomer and one assistant may come at a time, per time slot.  Due to space and time, we want to limit the amount of people in one area.  

Competitors must provide a grooming loop, products, and their own towels.

Please bring only one dog at a time for bathing and drying.

Personal tables or cages are not allowed in the bathing area; there simply is not enough space.

Electrical problems can occur, but class start times will be as scheduled. Plan your prep time so that you have an alternate plan to bathe and dry your dogs should there be downtime in the prep facility

You must clean up after yourself! Vacuum or gather-up and dispose of all hair when finished and sanitize the tables with the provided Clorox wipes.

There must be sufficient coat to allow the groomer to make a distinct change in the dog’s appearance.

Contestants will have two hours to complete each category. All styling must take place during the time frame of the competition, except where noted below. 

All dogs must be groomed according to breed standard, with the exception of Salon Freestyle.  

All dogs may have sanitary and pads shaved, prior to class start.

All dogs may have nails trimmed and ears cleaned, prior to class start

Chalk products are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame, but are prohibited after time is called. 

Finishing sprays are permissible prior to and during the competition time frame ends, however, reshaping with water or product application is prohibited. 

Poodles can be styled as presented in the confirmation show ring or in a pet trim, provided they respect the breed profile set forth by the standard. 

There is to be no coaching by anyone, at any time, during the competition.

There is to be no access to visual or written grooming instructions during the competition.

All photos and videos taken are the property of the Maryland Grooming Competition.