FREE COURSE!
An introductory guide to dog anatomy, conformation, structure, and more.
An understanding of conformation (including anatomy, structure, angulation, balance, movement) is key to success in all things 'dog show'; grooming, handling, training, breeding, judging... This free course is meant to introduce you to key terminology and start to build your understanding of these important concepts!
Whether you are new to the world of dog shows, you have many years under your belt, or perhaps you are a professional or competitive groomer, you will walk away from this course with new knowledge of dog anatomy & conformation.
In this course, you will learn...
- Introduction to anatomy
- Introduction to angulation and balance
- Front angulation explained
- Rear angulation explained
- Overview of head anatomy
- Overview of bites & dentition
- Introduction to movement
- & more!
Allison Alexander
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!
Learn at your own pace...
When you enroll in the course, you get instant access to all of the materials. You can always come back to the course and re-access your materials - rewatch, review, and rewind as many times as you need. The content is yours, for life! As we add new content to the course, you will receive instant access.
