Be on Time Allow at least one-half hour to report to the Show Secretary. Take a moment to visit the facilities before entering the ring.

The Show Secretary and/or Ring Stewards will provide you with the judge's book, ribbons and other materials necessary to start judging on schedule to the ring. If not provided, ask for disinfectant wipes or hand cleaner to be provided.

Avoid Contacts Do not visit the grooming or exercise areas on the day you are judging. Do not carry or examine a catalog, discuss the merits of the dogs you are judging, or talk at length with anyone who may be exhibiting under you. Do not sit at ringside during the conformation events that you are not officiating. When you have completed all assignments for a show or set of shows, then such contact is permissible, but be prudent.

Your friends, if they are considerate, should be discreet in making conversation with you prior to judging. It is your responsibility to remind them to do so.

Proper Dress Avoid inappropriate or outlandish dress. Weather permitting, men should wear business casual to professional attire Women should not wear skirts that are too short or too cumbersome. Shirts and jackets should not be excessively tight or revealing. Avoid noisy, dangling jewelry or hats unsuitable for the occasion.

Smoking Smoking is permissible only between classes, provided it does not delay judging. You must comply with any non-smoking regulations of the building or club.