Would an exhibitor mind if I watch them groom their dog at a show?

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I groom my dog myself because it's a rare breed and most professional groomers don't know his cut. However, I'm having trouble getting parts of the haircut right. There's a dog show in our area this weekend and I thought I might see how my breed's exhibitors do it. Is there a proper etiquette is for asking someone if I can watch them groom their dog? Also, if the breed is scheduled for 12:00, what time will they be working on their dogs?
He's a Portuguese Water Dog. Okay, not rare but not common around here.
 
If you are just watching, I don't think they will mind. If you have a lot of questions, they may be too busy to answer them just then as they have a lot to do to get ready for the show ring. Also, the major grooming on many breeds will have been performed before they get to the show site and they may only be doing last minute touch-ups. They usually arrive 1-2 hours before the show.

What you might want to do is to call reputable breeders in your area to see if they will help you out. Then they can help you in a more relaxed environment.
 
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