The Advanced Lectures:

Breed-Specific Conditioning

Expert discussions on what you're missing from "The Subtleties of Breed-Specific Handling" and "Nutrition and Exercise for Show Dogs"

In this webinar, Allison will take you through an advanced, in-depth lecture about how the way you condition (feed, exercise, train, groom) your dog is very much dependent on their breed. But, this is often overlooked, or perhaps not emphasized for the best results.

We will discuss:

  • How to determine breed-specific conditioning
  • The important commonalities of breed 'sub-groups'
  • Consider your judge's knowledge of breed-specific handling
  • Creating your brand
  • Balancing proper behaviour and breed-specific handling
  • Types of conditioning often noticed by judges
  • Conditioning includes, muscle, coat, endurance, skin, coat, ears, nails and teeth

Mastering this concept, and putting new routines into place will elevate your presentation of your show dogs. Remember - your show dog is an athlete!


NEW WEBINAR SERIES! "The Advanced Lectures"

In these webinars, we will explore two important topics and discuss what we think our students might be missing… those key concepts we REALLY want you to grasp! We will explore the highlights of each topic, how they intersect, and explain these concepts and how we feel their importance is perhaps overlooked or misunderstood. In these ‘Advanced Lecture’ webinars, you can expect to walk away with a new perspective and a rich understanding of our chosen topics and how they will lead to success in the show world. These topics are carefully chosen by your expert instructor, Allison Alexander, in an effort to help you to EXCEL as an owner-handler.

Note: this webinar was originally broadcast live on October 2nd, 2024. Enroll now for instant, unlimited access to the webinar recording, ebook and supplementary materials.

What are the Advanced Lectures?

In these advanced sessions, we focus on deepening your knowledge of two major topics from earlier webinars, providing an advanced level of detail and understanding to help you master the skills necessary for top performance in the show ring. We go "beyond the webinars" and challenge you to think about and understand advanced topics - to give you an edge in the show world!

"What if I missed 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. Enroll now and learn from your peer;s submitted questions, photos and videos on a variety of topics.


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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Access both our courses "The Subtleties of Breed-Specific Handling" and "Nutrition and Exercise for Show Dogs" for 50% off with your purchase today.

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