Apply the Guidelines
to your event
Make your grooming event welfare-committed
Would you like your grooming event to apply the IGS Welfare Guidelines for Grooming Events?
The IGS Welfare Guidelines provide a practical framework to help events become safer, calmer and more responsible without making organisation unnecessarily complicated.
Why Apply the IGS Welfare Guidelines?
Build Trust
Strengthen trust with participants, visitors and partners
Promote Welfare
Encourage calm and respectful handling of every animal
Support Safety
Promote safe restraint and grooming table practices
Reduce stress
Make welfare pauses normal and accepted
Reduce avoidable stress linked to noise, lights, crowding or stage pressure
Set clear expectations
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Show Commitment
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Which events can apply?
The guidelines may be applied to a wide range of grooming activities involving live animals.
Competitions
Stage events
Certification Sessions
Workshops
Brand demonstrations
School Events
Seminars
Trade Shows
Masterclass
Live demonstrations
Training sessions
Other activities
What is included ?
Depending on the event type and level of support agreed with IGS, your event may receive:
access to the IGS Welfare Guidelines for Grooming Events
organiser welfare checklist
participant welfare commitment clause
approved event communication wording
welfare support quick card
printable welfare signage
review of event layout or programme
online preparation meeting
official IGS Welfare Guidelines logo use, if conditions are met
presence of an IGS Animal Welfare Delegate
post-event welfare feedback or review
Use of the official logo is only available when an IGS Animal Welfare Delegate trained and designated by IGS is present on site.
THE IGS ANIMAL WELFARE DELEGATE
An animal Welfare Delegate may be present at your event to support the welfare framework on site. Their role is preventive, educational and constructive. they help ensure that animal welfare remains a priority for everyone involved.
How to Apply to the IGS Animal Welfare Programme for Your Event
A structured pathway for welfare-conscious grooming events
The IGS Animal Welfare Programme for Events is designed for organisers who want to apply the IGS Welfare Guidelines for Grooming Events in a clear, practical and professional way.
The programme helps grooming events place animal welfare at the centre of their organisation, communication and on-site practices.
Apply the guidelines with confidence
Receive expert support
Protect animals and your reputation
Display the official IGS badge
Different programs to suit your event
Digital Organiser Pack
For small events, workshops, seminars and training sessions.
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Access to IGS Welfare Guidelines
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Organiser welfare checklist
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Participant welfare clause
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Approved communication wording
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Welfare support quick card
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Digital material and basic guidance
Build a strong welfare foundation for your event.
Supported Event Programme
For competitions, workshops, seminars, demonstrations and medium-sized events.
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All Digital Organiser Pack Materials
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Review of event structure
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Printable welfare signage
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Online preparation meeting
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IGS Welfare Guidlines badge authorisation (if conditions are met)
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Presence or validation of the IGS Animal Welfare Delegate
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Optional post-event feedback
Show a visible and structured welfare commitment.
Premium Welfare Commited Event Programme
For large competitions, conventions, trade shows and high visibility events.
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All Supported Event Programme materials
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Personalised preparation with IGS
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Detailed review of activities and layout
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IGS-appointed Animal Welfare Delegate on site
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Support during the event
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Post-event welfare feedback or report
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Visibility through selected IGS communication channels
The highest level of IGS support and visibility.