Leading Edge Dog Show Academy

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If you're new to dog shows, this is where you should start: our 7-course guided learning path for beginners!

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Winner’s Circle: Full School Subscription

Your all-access pass to every single one of our premium courses! Includes all past courses and webinars and free access to all future webinars.

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Poodle University

All of our Poodle courses in one spot. Over 125 individual videos. Learn to groom your Poodle with expert, Allison Alexander!

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The Ultimate Guide to Handling your Dog

All our handling courses in one bundle. Learn about stacking, gaiting, ring procedure, how dog shows work, and much more. Become the best handler you can be with this in-depth introduction to the essential handling skills.

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The Guide to Neck Hair Coat Care

The RIGHT way to take care of Poodle neck hair! Allison demonstrates proper brushing, parting, banding, conditioning, and more.

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Dog Show Beginner Learning Path

A guided course bundle; 7 courses in our recommended order for learning about dog shows at a beginner level. Go from beginner to confident!

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Train Your Show Dog to the Next Level

Take your dog's show training from Point A to Point B(est in Show)! Learn how to go from where you are now to a more advanced, more impressive, and more successful level of show training.

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21 Tips You’ll Wish You Knew as a Dog Show Beginner

These are the things you should DEFINITELY know as you get started in the dog show world - things that will make your life easier, help you to learn quicker, and bring you success now and in the future. Tips will include handling, grooming, training and "dog show theories"!

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The Owner-Handler Advantage [FREE WEBINAR]

As an Owner-Handler, you actually have an ADVANTAGE in the dog show game... yes, it's true! Join us to find out why Allison believes the owner-handlers truly have the upper hand, how to make the most of this advantage, actionable changes you can make to your dog show strategy, and much more. This FREE webinar is open to owner-handlers of all levels of experience!

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21 Tips For Breeding Your First Litter of Puppies

21 tips that every new reputable breeder should know when taking on the responsibility of breeding their first litter of puppies. This course will include tips for planning a mating, pregnancy and gestation, raising and socializing puppies, and more.

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The Afghan Hound Show Grooming Guide

Learn to prepare your Afghan Hound for the dog show with proper brushing technique, trimming and tidying for a natural look, styling the coat, and more!

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November 2026 Coaching Session

Join us for our November coaching session; join the group coaching call on November 23rd at 4pm PT and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging all month long (VIP students).

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October 2026 Coaching Session

Join us for our October coaching session; join the group coaching call on September 23rd at 4pm PT and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging all month long (VIP students).

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White Dog Coat Care 2.0: Prevention, Correction & Touch-Ups

"The White Dog Webinar"! Learn about keeping your white dog's coat as white as can be.

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How To Make Every Training Session Successful

Every training session with your dog should have a purpose. Every training session should end on a successful note!

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Handling Tips: From Novice to Knowledgeable 2.0

Tips for the show ring on how to look prepared and knowledgeable, even if you are a novice handler!

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21 Tips to Become An Advanced Handler

Allison shares some of the top skills that the most successful dog handlers use to make their dogs look their very best. If you want to be an advanced handler, you need to know these stacking, gaiting, and free baiting tips!

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Don't Be A Ring Procedure Rookie!

Learn the ins-and-outs of ring procedure including the awards your dog is eligible for, exactly when and where your dog needs to be, and what the judge wants before they even ask!

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Level Up Your Show Trim

Get a "Show Trim Scorecard" from Allison! Improve the balance, silhouette and finish of your trim with Allison's advice, including the best feature of your trim and where you most need to focus on improving.

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21 Time-Saving Grooming Tips

Time is of the essence! Learn our 21 top tips for saving time when grooming so that you can spend less time for the best results.

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The Definitive Guide to Balanced Bracelets

An in-depth look at how to trim Poodle bracelets in the Continental Trim. Allison explains the necessary proportions and balance of the bracelets, common mistakes, how to match and balance the bracelets, and much more.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Papillon

Learn to groom your Papillon from start to finish for the show ring. Allison demonstrates drying, trimming, and styling your Papillon dog dog shows.

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Free Introductory Coaching Session

Learn about dog show strategy with advice from an expert who will coach you every step of the way! In this free session, learn about the strategies proven to help exhibitors reach their goals at any level of their dog show journey.

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Level Up Your Gaiting

Take your gaiting to the next level with an evaluation and actionable advice from Allison; receive a 'Gaiting Scorecard' on your submitted photos and videos.

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21 Tips for Chalking Your Show Dog

Master the technique of chalking; white chalk, textured chalk, coloured chalks, chalk blocks, and more. We outline common mistakes and "life hacks" to get the best look with your show dog!

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Summer Dog Show Guide

Allison shares her tips on keeping your dog safe, looking and feeling their best during heath and weather of summer dog shows.

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Foot Trimming Tutorial

Everything you need to know about trimming your dog's feet, including an explanation of the foot types and video demonstrations of grooming methods.

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Getting Started with your Show Dog 2.0

Learn everything you need to know about showing your dog at a beginner level in this comprehensive, introductory webinar.

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How to Be Top Dog - No Matter Your Goal

Whether you want to become a Champion, have a Best in Show winner or become #1 in your Breed, Group or All Breed standings, this webinar will explain the ins and outs of becoming Top Dog!

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How to Stand Out At Your National Specialty 2.0

Make sure you and your dog stand out when showing at your National Specialty including weekly checklists to prepare and pack.

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How to Evaluate Your Dog’s Conformation

Learn how to evaluate your dog's conformation using the "Graphing Method" and more.

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12 Days of Poodles - 2026

NEW FOR 2026! Explore the latest in Poodle care and grooming with our new 12 Days of Poodles tutorial series. This year has a special focus on in-depth topknot and spray-up tutorials!

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12 Days of Poodles - 2025

NEW FOR 2025! Explore the latest in Poodle care, grooming, and handling with our new 12 Days of Poodles tutorial series.

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12 Days of Poodles - 2024

NEW FOR 2024! Learn a variety of Poodle-topics with our '12 Days of Poodles' tutorials; from tips for wrapping the ears and how to put "switches" in your show topknot!

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12 Days of Poodles - 2023

LIMITED TIME PRICING! Learn a variety of Poodle-topics with our '12 Days of Poodles' tutorials; from tips for your Puppy Trim to products for show ring finishing touches and much more.

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12 Days of Poodles - 2022

LIMITED TIME PRICING! Learn a variety of Poodle-topics with our '12 Days of Poodles' course! Topics range from the bath to spraying up and lots in between.

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Essentials Guide - Samoyed

NEW! Allison shares essential tips for show grooming your Samoyed - including recommended products, grooming methods and order of operations, breed-specific techniques, and more.

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Essentials Guide Bundle - Samoyed

NEW! 6 Course Bundle - Allison shares essential tips for show grooming your Samoyed PLUS 5 courses to groom and show your Samoyed at the next level.

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Nutrition and Exercise for Show Dogs 2.0

Learn about your show dog's nutrition and exercise needs, managing weight, feeding, physical fitness and more!

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Perfect Poodle Spray-Ups

Learn how Allison sprays up her Poodles with consistency and precision every time for sky-high, lasting topknots that are balanced and enhance your Poodle's conformation.

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How Anatomy Relates to Grooming

Learn how to groom with intention by using your dog’s anatomy to enhance virtues, soften flaws, and present a more breed-specific outline.

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All 4 Breeds - Live Grooming Session with Nadia Bongelli Bundle

4 Course Bundle: All-Day Pass! Follow along with Nadia as she grooms a Bedlington Terrier, English Cocker Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, and Miniature Poodle live! Sign up for this webinar bundle and receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the webinar recording following the live webinars.

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Bedlington Terrier - Live Grooming Session with Nadia Bongelli

Follow along as Nadia grooms a Bedlington Terrier live! Sign up for this webinar and receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the webinar recording.

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English Cocker Spaniel - Live Grooming Session with Nadia Bongelli

Follow along as Nadia grooms an English Cocker Spaniel live! Sign up for this webinar and receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the webinar recording.

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Miniature Schnauzer (Handstrip) - Live Grooming Session with Nadia Bongelli

Follow along as Nadia grooms a Miniature Schnauzer live! Sign up for this webinar and receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the webinar recording.

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Miniature Poodle (German Trim) - Live Grooming Session with Nadia Bongelli

Follow along as Nadia grooms a Miniature Poodle in German Trim live! Sign up for this webinar and receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the webinar recording.

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How Anatomy Relates to Handling 2.0

Learn how to handle your dog based on their unique anatomical structure for better success in the show ring.

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12 Days of Tutorials - 2025

12 days, 12 tutorials, only $24! Access a new tutorial daily until December 25th - topics include grooming, training, handling and more.

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Precision Cavaletti for Free Baiting & Gaiting

12+ new patterns and exercises specifically designed to help your dog think about how they use their legs and precisely place their feet, both when gaiting and free-baiting. Improve your dog's gait and train a showstopping free stack!

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Troubleshooting the Stack

Learn quick, effective fixes for the most common stacking problems in the show ring. This will include both handling techniques for in the ring, and training routines to make long-term stacking fixes.

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Essentials Guide - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

NEW! Allison shares essential tips for show grooming your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - including recommended products, grooming methods and order of operations, breed-specific techniques, and more.

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Essentials Guide Bundle - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

NEW! 6 Course Bundle - Allison shares essential tips for show grooming your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel PLUS 5 courses to groom and show your Cavalier at the next level.

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Show Ring Warm-Ups: High Energy Dogs 2.0

How to warm up your high energy dog for the show ring! Allison shares tips for warming up your high energy dog including feeding routines, how to wear off excess energy, using training tools, and more.

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November Coaching Session

Join us for our November coaching session; join the group coaching call on November 17th and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging (VIP students).

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June 2026 Coaching Session

Join us for our June coaching session; join the group coaching call on June 23rd and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging (VIP students).

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