21 Essential Techniques for

Showing Your Dog

Step into the ring with confidence using 21 tips every handler should know

Want to step into the ring with confidence? In this webinar, Allison teaches you 21 essential techniques that every new and seasoned handler should know to show their dog like a pro. This will include essential training techniques for stacking, gaiting, free baiting and more! If you are looking to train a new dog for the show ring, or you are new yourself, this is a great webinar to get a feel of essential techniques you should know.

Topics will include:

  • Proper lead and collar choice, and placement
  • Stacking basics
  • Head control on the stack
  • Teaching your dog to stand still on the stack (using the Happy Stacker stacking blocks)
  • How to stack 25% faster
  • Training your dog to free bait
  • Supporting your dog on the stack - multiple ways
  • Showing the bite 3 different ways
  • Training your dog to show the bite - and troubleshooting
  • Training your dog to move ahead in the ring
  • Tension in the lead when gaiting (including using a loose lead)
  • Puppy specifics - training a confident and happy show puppy
  • Example puppy training schedule
  • Example accelerated training schedule
  • and more!

This webinar was originally broadcast live on June 11th, 2025. Enroll today to instantly access the webinar recording and ebook!

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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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