Popsugar Lifestyle Dog Shows Backstage at the 2015 National Dog Show I Went to the National Dog Show, and This Is What I Saw Backstage 26 April, 2018 by Hedy Phillips View On One Page Photo 8 of 8 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 8 Most owners and handlers are more than happy to let people pet their dogs and chat with them — after they're done being judged. Because grooming is so labor-intensive, the owners don't want any of that to be disturbed by grabby bystanders. Previous Next Start Slideshow Dog ShowsDogs