Big Day Out For Dogs Grooming Competition

15/04/2026

Calling on those that would like to see this competition continue in 2026…

We need a committee of people to come together to help keep this competition going or I will not continue it. I am finding it too challenging to manage solo so I am looking for a team.

What is needed:
Help getting prizes/sponsors plus someone who is great with promotions that can really promote the sponsors heavily

Help setting up & packing up on the day

Judges & stewards that are willing to volunteer their time (this competition is 100% voluntary, all money goes to Dogs Victoria).

An MC and equipment to have announcements going over a loud speaker

If you think you want to get involved please get in touch ASAP as it is time to start planning

19/12/2025

We have the following critique sheets that were not collected

Opens
Natalie W poodle
Wendy poodle
Lisa poodle
Lauren salon
Melanie poodle
Renee poodle
Taylah salon
Arlie salon
Amanda gundog

Novice
Eve Gundog
Katie salon

If you would like them posted please let us know :)

15/12/2025

Photos are ready for you all!

Please support Kellie who volunteered to photograph this event for us by purchasing photos

Big Day Out For Dogs Grooming Competition (Dogs Victoria) photo gallery is now available here - https://kelliejaynephotography.shootproof.com/gallery/29206427

Take a look at the talented groomers who spent the day displaying their skills in 2 events.
Thank you to Sarah Lowe for her tireless coordinating to make it a success and for once again inviting me to capture the day, and also thanks to the exhibitors, the committee, judges and the beautiful dogs . . .

** Photo is of a before & after of a beautiful Shih Tzu dog who some of you may recognise from the confirmation show ring, now retired, fittingly clipped off in style at this event.

14/12/2025

Judges for 2026

Who would we like to see judge in 2026?

Post your requests below (all going well we will be back for 2026)

14/12/2025

Last post for tonight (I promise 😂)

Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to our sponsors, judges, photographer, helpers, MC and all of our contestants!!

Without all of you this would be impossible, it’s a huge task running this competition especially in the peak busy season so to have you all show so much support behind this event it’s so incredible.

If we can get a group of people to help share the load next year we will be back in 2026

Thank you all again and good night!

Oh and the link to purchase photos will be up once our amazing photographer finishes editing them all.

14/12/2025

MODEL DOGS

JUNIOR O/10
1st Heidi Schmidt

JUNIOR U/10
1st Isla
2nd Kayden
3rd Violet
4th Arya

Traditional
1st Amanda Ensor
2nd Michaela Elleray

Creative
1st Katelyn Adam
2nd Lisa Heikkila
3rd Cassie

14/12/2025

Those who DID NOT get Best or Runner up in Group ribbons please get in touch so we can order them and have them sent out.

14/12/2025

BEST IN SHOW - Brooke Leon

RUNNER UP IN SHOW - Kaitlyn Adams

NOVICE IN SHOW - Eve Faichnie

PEOPLE’S CHOICE IN SHOW - Giacomo Navagero

14/12/2025

AM RESULTS

Novice freestyle

1st Caitlin Rodda
2nd Adeela Basit
3rd Alan Franklin

Salon Freestyle Open

1st Kaitlyn Adams
2nd Katelyn Ribchester
3rd Lauren Hunter

Novice Gundog

1st Eve Faichnie
2nd Xavier Xu

Open Gundog

1st Tara Tinsey
2nd Amanda Ensor
3rd Claire Van Der Wolde

Open Terrier
1st Alex Botwell

PM RESULTS

Novice Asian fusion

1st Michaela Wang
2nd Fei Stockman
3rd Giacomo Navagero

Open Asian fusion

1st Brooke Leon
2nd Natalie Wright
3rd Kaitlyn Adams

Novice Purebred Scissor

1st Giacomo Navagero
2nd Kiri Moko

Open Purebred Scissor

1st Claire Van Der Wolde
2nd Gena Powley
3rd Deborah Franklin

Novice Poodle

1st Fei Stockman
2nd Rhonda Vodden

Open Poodle

1st Bonnie Harrison
2nd Michelle Weber
3rd Amanda Ensor

14/12/2025

Lost property!

If the grey bag is yours please get in contact about picking it up

12/12/2025

With entries closed we have a total of 55 entries!

What an amazing entry for our 3rd and final year of doing this competition

A basic catalogue will hopefully be up tomorrow and we will see you all Sunday!

09/12/2025

Entries close TONIGHT!

You all have until 6pm to get those last minute entries in.

Beginner to advanced groomers you are all welcome to enter.

Novice & Open levels both have their own in show and we even have a people’s choice award!