A structured pathway designed specifically to support your learning as a beginner in the dog show world!
As a dog show beginner, we want to set you up for success with an expert-led guided bundled of courses that will walk you through the essential things to know when getting started with your show dog.
The Dog Show Beginner Learning Path is a guided bundle of courses that structure your learning with essential topics.
Here is what you will learn, and how you will learn it:
Course #1: Getting Started With Your Show Dog 2.0 (premium!)
- First you will learn about how dog shows work, the logistics of entering a dog show, dog show terminology, championships and points explained, and an introduction to dog show equipment, grooming, and handling.
Course #2: How to Stack Your Dog
- Next, you must learn to stack your dog. This comprehensive course demonstrates step-by-step how to stack your dog. This is an ESSENTIAL dog handling skill you must know; and you will know it when you complete this course.
Course #3: Beginner Handling (premium!)
- Now its time to make sure your handling skills are up to snuff. Allison demonstrates the handling techniques you will need to know the first time (and every time) you go in the show ring.
Course #4: Tips For Your First Dog Show
- Now that you're ready to attend your first dog show, Allison is here to help with the tips and advice that will help you feel more confident and less nervous. In your 4th course you will create a game-plan for your first dog show from entering to packing and planning what to wear.
Course #5: Novice to Knowledgeable 2.0 (premium!)
- By now, you know enough that you are a dog show novice... however how do you go from novice-level to knowledgeable dog show exhibitor? In your 5th course, you will master every aspect of ring procedure, dog show schedules, how to be calm and collected in the ring, and much more.
Course #6: Training Your Show Puppy 2.0 (premium!)
- Now that YOU know what you're doing at the dog show, it's time to make sure you can train your puppy (or your dog of any age) to show. In your 6th course, you will learn the timelines and milestones for socialization, teaching a show dog to stack, gait, free bait, and more!
Course #7: Dog Anatomy & Conformation 101
- To round our your dog show beginner education, we want you to have a deep understanding of dog conformation and anatomy. This is foundational knowledge that will help you understand breed standards, handling, grooming, breeding, and much more.
BONUS Course: Introductory Coaching Session (60-Minute Dog Show Strategy Session)
- As a bonus, we're giving you an introduction to dog show strategy in an Introductory Coaching Session! Allison will explain how at any level - beginner or 30+ year exhibitor - having a dog show strategy unlocks success in the show world.
