Gaiting your show dog is quite involved! Not only does every breed have its own (perhaps unique) gaiting requirements, but each individual dog is different... You also need to navigate the proper lead and collar, troubleshoot your dog's behaviour, discern what each judge is looking for, utilize the space of the ring, and so much more. You'll need to know techniques such as your speed, arm placement, how you stretch your legs, whether you'll use a courtesy turn, how to get the right energy out of your dog, and much more.
In this webinar, Allison will share 21 tips that will help you gait your dog to the best of your ability. These will include solutions to common mistakes, "life hacks", proper techniques, and maybe a few things you just never thought of!
Some of our 21 Gaiting Tips will include...
This webinar was originally broadcast live on August 27th, 2025. Enroll today to instantly access the webinar recording and ebook!
Believing that you should always do what you love, Allison Alexander became a professional handler in 1987 and presented Canada's top dogs for over 30 years. Allison has bred, owned, groomed and handled many breeds across all seven groups and has finished more than 2000 champions!
With more than 750 All-Breed Best in Shows, she is proud to have been highly awarded at such prestigious shows as Crufts, the World Dog Show, Westminster Kennel Club, and the AKC Invitational.
In 2017, Allison launched Leading Edge Dog Show Academy, the world's first online dog show training school. Her mission is to help mentor a new generation of dog show enthusiasts through innovative video-based grooming and handling lessons. She looks forward to working with enthusiastic students as they perfect their skills on the way to the winner's circle!
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