General Information
ATTENTION EXIBITORS
SHOW RULES
By entering or attending our shows, you are agreeing to abide by the following rules. Failure to follow them may lead to a hearing. Remember, all complaints regarding conduct prejudicial to the sport will be dealt with by the show committee in accordance with AKC rules, which could result in disciplinary action.
GENERAL
Exhibitors must observe the rules on all signage posted by the Coyote Classic Dog Shows, and the Pima County Fairgrounds/Southwestern Fair Commission.
Fire Lanes must be kept open at all times. Fire Lanes may not be used to load, unload, crate, or groom dogs.
Loading and unloading is only allowed in zones designated for that purpose. Old Pueblo Hall and Thurber Hall have clearly marked designated loading and unloading areas. You MUST leave your lights or flashers on during this process. Be considerate of your fellow exhibitors by removing your vehicle from the area as quickly as possible.
This is a SELF-CLEANING EVENT. Cleanup equipment is provided. All exhibitors and handlers will be held responsible for cleaning up after their dogs; this includes the rings, all aisles, all surrounding areas, parking lots of the show site, and hotel/motel sites.
Do not allow your dog to relieve itself on the buildings, shrubbery, or trash receptacles.
Use of flexible or retractable leads is FORBIDDEN on show grounds during show hours.
Arizona leash laws are enforced. Having a dog at large is a misdemeanor under Arizona law. The law says it should be restrained by a leash when in public.
No crates or pens will be allowed within 20 feet of any ring, with the exception of Temporary Crating.
Temporary Crating at ringside will be allowed only in designated areas for purposes of showing. Dogs in these areas must be in crates, cannot be left unattended (except for agent being in the ring), may arrive no more than 10 minutes before judging for their breed, and must be removed immediately after judging of their breed. Crating must be situated so that there is a clear path for exhibitors to approach the rings. No more than one large crate or dolly per exhibitor. No more than 3 crates or dollies side-by-side without a path. Paths must be maintained between crates and dollies for safety reasons.
Dogs must not be tied to bushes, shrubs, trees or other permanent fixtures.
Exhibitors are advised to bring ground cover, although no mats can be placed under exercise pens on grassy areas to avoid damage to the grass.
Dogs are not allowed to be left outside all night in exercise pens or crates anywhere on showgrounds after 10:00 p.m.
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Laundry Facilities will not be available for any Exhibitor during the shows.
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Trash receptacles are a shared resource and cannot be moved to an individual exhibitors set up.