Our Top 21 Tips for

Common Handling Mistakes

Learn how to solve 21 common handling mistakes with out top tips for success!

Allison goes over the most common mistakes that give many exhibitors problems in the show ring, then she gives you her top 21 tips to overcome these mistakes!

There are so many handling techniques you need to master to show your dog; stacking, the free bait, gaiting on the go-around, gaiting on the down-and-back... not to mention when things don't go according to plan! In this webinar, we will identify for you common handling mistakes we see for handlers of all levels and all breeds of dogs. We will then provide 'Our Top 21 Tips' to overcome those handling woes!

In this webinar, we will discuss:

  • OUR TOP 21 TIPS for the most common handling mistakes we see
  • Common handling mistakes made on the down-and-back
  • When and when not to do courtesy turns
  • What your lead can do for you & for your dog
  • Connecting with the judge & missing out on eye contact
  • The judge’s exam: supporting the front and the rear
  • Perfect foot placement
  • Remember to SHOW your dog after the judge’s exam
  • and more!

As we think of additional tips beyond our top 21 tips, we will add those to the webinar. Enroll in this webinar and you'll walk away with more than 21 actionable tips to make you a better handler!

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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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