Selecting Your Entry Level
Before selecting your entry level, please review the information document and link provided. These contain the Schedule, judges' profiles, Admitted Breeds to compete, and skills with detailed descriptions of the required skills for each level.
Please note to enter A+ Level, you must hold the A+ Champion Canine Groomer title from Dogs Australia or an equivalent National Canine Organisation (NCO ) qualification approved by the DA National Grooming Committee.
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The recommended age range is 1-10 years, but younger or older dogs may participate if they meet the necessary health and welfare standards and shall be approved by the National Grooming Committee
Please note : Level A or A+ must compete with a Poodle in a show trim with spray-ups.
First Full Groom (FFG) ExperienceYour grooming experience officially begins from your First Full Groom (FFG) — the first time you independently completed a full groom on any breed without supervision or direct assistance. This marks the starting point of your professional grooming experience.
Please note: Any grooming completed as part of TAFE training or Grooming school while under the guidance of a trainer or mentor does not count towards your FFG.
Your entry will not be confirmed until both the entry form and payment are received.
Please click the link below to submit your payment via Easy Dog Entries. Entries close on 18 May 2025 or when the entry limit is reached.
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