PIAA AusGroom Competition at the AusPet Industry Expo Trade Show

Ausgroom Dog Grooming Competition 

AusPet Industry Expo 2024 - Hyatt Place Event Centre - Essendon Fields, Melbourne

PIAA AusGroom Pet Grooming Competition

Classes

Day 1: Tuesday, 17th September

AM Class:

Open Styling for Entry/Intermediate/Student Level Groomers  

Any Breed or Style of choice

Classes

Day 1: Tuesday, 17th September

AM Class 2

Dual Groom 2 Groomers working as a team to groom a dog together

Any Breed or Style of choice

PM Class:

Modern Dog Styling

All Asian Fusion, Teddy Bear, Asian Creative, Coat Carving, Breed Makeover, Retro Styles

Open level

Master Level

Day 2: Wednesday, 18th September

AM Class:

Traditional Breed Styling

Gundog & Terrier/Wire Coat

Open Level

Master Level

PM Class:

All Scissored Breeds

Open Level

Master level

Wednesday PM:

Best In Show Lineup

Entry Fees

All Classes: $120 (inc GST) per class

PIAA Members: $90 per class (25% Discount)

Levels

Dual Dual is 1 combined level.

Entry/Intermediate/Student Class Groomers

  •     3 years or under experience in grooming.

      •            Not open to Show Handlers, Breed Experts, Breeders, Masters, or Instructors.

              •            Competitors must have under 3 years of experience and have never won a 1st place against 2 or more competitors, or a                                  group, against 3 or more, or a Best in Level, Best in Show, etc.

Open

• Open to any groomer who has groomed over 3 years.
• Has won 1st or best in group against 2 or more in intermediate or entry or novice level; or Best in Show /Best in Level; or any groomer from entry intermediate who chooses to compete at open level.

Masters 

• Open to any Master Groomer, Educator of over 2 years, Show handler, Breed specialist over 2 years.
• Any groomer who has won 1st place or best in group against 2 or more in the class, Best in Show or Best in level open.

Time Allocation All Classes

              •            Small Dogs (under 10”): 1:45 hours

              •            Medium Dogs (under 16”): 2 hours

              •            Large Dogs (16” and over): 2:15 hours

              No extra time for spray ups or hand stripping

Awards

Each Class (Prize packs, donated by generous sponsors to be confirmed)

1st   

2nd

3rd

2 x Encouragement Awards

Best In Show $1000 Cash Prize donated by PIAA

Runner Up - Best In Show $500 Cash Prize donated by PIAA

If not a PIAA member - Join now to take advantage of discounted competition entry 

Model Dog Competition

Model Dogs and model dog heads are a professional training tool used worldwide in grooming schools and salons by groomers to improve their skills on scissor techniques. They are also a fun hobby/art form for groomers to express their creativity.

Groups

1. Asian Fusion

Model Dogs in traditional Asian Fusion Styles

2. Asian Fusion Creative

Model Dogs in Asian Fusion Creative Style

3. Creative

Anything Goes turn your model dogs into another creature or Character or theme

4. Traditional

Model Dogs are groomed to Pure Breed Standard Styles

5. Model dog head

Any Style from Traditional, Asian Fusion, cartoon character, an animal or a unique or creative design on a model dog head

6. Children’s entry under 8

7. Children’s entry under 14

Please label models with the name and age of the creator

(Children’s Class -  Free entry - Open to children under 14)

Please label models with the name and age of the creator

Competitors are to supply their own model dogs

Models are groomed prior to the comp and on display the entire weekend.

Models are to be presented on Tuesday 17th September and Collected Wednesday 18th September

Models are to have a design title card with the competitors name and class on the back. A business card holder from office works or a tie-on tag is preferred

Model Dog Entry fees

PIAA Members $25 per Entry

Non PIAA members $35

Children's classes FREE