Learn to show your dog with these tried-and-true methods

No matter what level of handling skill you find yourself at today, the techniques outlined in this course will help you to improve your performance in the conformation show ring. In this course, we have curated some of our top step-by-step videos, diagrams and instructions based on years of teaching students just like you how to handle their show dogs.

Allison brings to you some of her top tips; advice that has helped her succeed in dog shows AND have helped our students find dog show success worldwide.

This course covers three major areas of dog handling:

  • GAITING
  • STACKING
  • FREE BAITING

YOUR OUTCOME: You will walk away from this course as a better dog handler with new knowledge and skills...

  • How to stack your dog quickly & efficiently
  • The importance of head control for the stack
  • Choosing the proper lead & collar
  • How to free-bait - basics and advanced
  • Using "dance space" for the free bait
  • Using collar placement to fix gaiting and stacking troubles
  • How to stand out in the ring
  • How to support your dog on the stack
  • and much more!

For anyone who wants to show their dog to their fullest potential, this course is for you!

A Kerry Blue Terrier in the dog show ring. Captioned Handling Techniques for Dog Shows

Learn at your own pace...

When you enroll in the course, you get instant access to all of the materials. You can always come back to the course and re-access your materials - rewatch, review, and rewind as many times as you need. The content is yours, for life!

Enroll today, learn for life! You will always have access to this course - come back and re-watch whenever you like.


Allison demonstrates and explains her favourite handling techniques; sharing more than 30 years of knowledge.



Follow up with Allison and the Leading Edge Team to get help with questions, or technical support. We're here to help!


Course Curriculum

In this course, you will learn handling techniques you can use at any level of showmanship. This differs from our handling courses included in "The Ultimate Guide to Handling Your Dog" which take you through "Beginner", "Intermediate" and "Advanced" handling stages.

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  Introduction - Basics & Pre-Requisite Knowledge
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  Gaiting
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  Stacking
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  Free Baiting
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