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Is it a lion? Is it a teddy bear? No, it’s a dog!

Whatcha doin' this weekend? How about GroomExpo? It's not just for groomers!

EverythingDogBlog#78: GroomExpo, Here We Come!

Take a nice autumn drive up to Hershey, Pennsylvania, to the Hershey Lodge (plenty of free parking) this weekend (Thursday through Sunday) and feast your eyes on “all things dog” – not just for groomers.

Do you brush, bathe, walk, help, understand, train, breed, board, or handle dogs? Full-time or part-time? Are you a serious hobbyist? Do you sell merchandise to dog people? Are you a veterinarian? Then GroomExpo is the place to be this weekend.

Visit and talk with 125 vendors/exhibitors demonstrating and selling (great prices) all sorts of ‘dog stuff’ from grooming tools, DVDs, shampoos, t-shirts, K9 portraits, dog treats, even the Furminator.

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Take in some educational seminars: learn about K9 dental care and behavior – even cats are well-represented.

How about the Rescue Round-Up? Or watch the grooming competition (first prize of $5000). Ever see a pink poodle?

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Check out more photos and videos at groomexpo.com

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