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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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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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May 2026 Coaching Session

Join us for our May coaching session; join the group coaching call on May 26th and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging (VIP students).

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April 2026 Coaching Session

Join us for our April coaching session; join the group coaching call on April 15th and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging (VIP students).

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March 2026 Coaching Session

Join us for our March coaching session; join the group coaching call on March 15th and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging (VIP students).

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February 2026 Coaching Session

Join us for our February coaching session; join the group coaching call on February 16th and connect with Allison through 1-on-1 messaging (VIP students).

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Dog Anatomy & Conformation 101

NEW! An introductory guide to canine anatomy and conformation with video demonstrations and diagrams. Learn about angulation and structure, anatomy, and more that will deepen your knowledge for conformation dog shows and grooming.

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English Saddle Trim

Newly updated! Allison demonstrates the English Saddle Trim in step-by-step videos including the hallmark 'saddle' or 'pack', kidney patch, bands and bracelets.

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Introduction to Contest Grooming

AVAILABLE NOW: Award-winning contest groomer and Team Canada member Nadia Bongelli introduces you to the world of contest grooming. You'll learn how to get started and become more knowledgeable and confident as a beginner contest groomer.

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Handling Skills & Evaluations Workshop - Aurora & District KC Handling Seminar

IN-PERSON HANDLING SEMINAR! November 19th, 2025 in Mississauga, ON in conjunction with the Aurora & District Kennel Club. Join us for a handling seminar (12pm - 5pm) before the Aurora shows where Allison will evaluate your handling skills and provide feedback. Plus compete in our handling skills competition!

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The Ultimate Guide to Poodle Topknots

Knot Your Average Topknot, All Sprayed Up, plus 7 Bonus pdf's/videos and access to our interactive Facebook group.

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Handling Techniques for Dog Shows

NEW! These techniques will help you to handle any show dog, at any level.

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Excel as an Owner-Handler 2.0

Learn why as an owner-handler YOU have the advantage in the world of dog shows.

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Cavaletti Pole Training for Dogs

A step-by-step guide to using Cavaletti poles to strengthen topline and improve side gait.

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Product & Tool Q&A with Chris Christensen

Join this FREE Open Q&A Session to ask your questions about Chris Christensen grooming products for your show dog. Some sessions we will focus on newly-released products, but you can always ask about ANY topic.

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Global Poodle Summit: Video Series Bundle (Poodles Worldwide)

ALL THREE COURSES from our Global Poodle Summit conference in Belgium (September, 2023). Learn from experts in Poodles with our conference recordings.

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Poodles Worldwide: Introduction and History (Global Poodle Summit 2023)

From our Global Poodle Summit conference in Belgium (September, 2023). Learn from experts in Poodles with our conference recordings.

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Poodles Worldwide: Breed Standards & Judging (Global Poodle Summit 2023)

From our Global Poodle Summit conference in Belgium (September, 2023). Learn from experts in Poodles with our conference recordings.

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Poodles Worldwide: Rearing & Evaluating Puppies (Global Poodle Summit 2023)

From our Global Poodle Summit conference in Belgium (September, 2023). Learn from experts in Poodles with our conference recordings.

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The Fast Stack

How to stack with precision and control! Learn how to quickly and efficiently stack your dog, every time.

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Show Ring Warm-Ups: Low Energy Dogs 2.0

How to warm up your low energy dog for the show ring! This course includes tips on morning routines, pre-ring warm-ups, training tools, "hyping up" your dog, preserving their energy, and more.

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How to Maximize Results From Your Styling Products

Allison shares her tips on getting the most out of your styling products! How to use products together for better results, the order in which to use your products, products you might not be using properly, 'off menu' uses of styling products, and more.

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