Getting Started With

Your Show Dog 2.0

Start strong in the ring with this updated beginner's guide to showing your very first dog

Live webinar: Wednesday, May 6th at 4pm PT / 7pm ET

In this week's webinar, we're going "back to basics" with everything you need to know to prepare for your first dog show, and beyond. Learn everything you need to know about showing your dog at the beginner level, including how to enter the show, what to bring & wear, how to start grooming and training your dog, how the dog show works, championships, ribbons and points, and much more. In this webinar you will learn from Allison Alexander, one of the top professional handlers in the field!

Don't forget to submit photos and/or videos with your webinar Q&A so Allison can provide you detailed feedback! Photos/videos can remain anonymous at your request

Topics will include:

  • How to enter a dog show
  • Which classes to enter
  • What to bring and wear
  • How to start grooming & training your dog
  • How the dog show works
  • Championships, ribbons, and points
  • Dog show equipment
  • What to expect at the dog show
  • Setting up at the dog show
  • Grooming basics
  • Handling basics (stacking, gaiting, and free-baiting)
  • Breed standards
  • Ring procedure
  • and more!

"What if I miss the webinar?"

Our webinars are ALWAYS RECORDED.

Sign up for the webinar and you will automatically receive the webinar recording - no extra steps, no time limits, just unlimited access!

Curated Q&A

As always, our curated Q&A is here to help with any and all questions. The deadline to submit questions, photos and videos is Sunday, May 3rd @ midnight PT. Use the form provided once enrolled, and your question & answer will be featured in the webinar!

Certificate of Achievement

Receive a certificate of achievement to recognize your completion of this course!

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!



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