How to Connect & Communicate

with The Judge in the Ring

Set yourself apart: learn how to impress Judges and win with grace!

Learn the respectful and appropriate ways of establishing a positive connection with judges and making a good impression in the show ring, when getting win photos, and before you even enter the ring!

This will include topics such as...

  • Your presence outside the ring before judging time
  • Entering the ring with confidence and knowledge of the ring procedure
  • Body language when you are put to the front or the rear of the line - and what that says to the judge
  • Best practices when accepting your award
  • Asking for a picture and in the photo booth
  • Knowing or asking the ring procedure clearly and politely
  • Anticipating what the judge will ask of you and your dog
  • Clearly communicating your respect for the judge
  • Eye contact with the judge
  • Communicating with the ring steward
  • much, much more!

This webinar was originally broadcast live on December 11th, 2024. Enroll today to instantly access the webinar recording and ebook!

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Curated Q&A

As always, our curated Q&A is here to help with any and all questions. The deadline to submit questions, photos and videos is Sunday, December 8th @ midnight PT. Use the form provided once enrolled, and your question & answer will be featured in the webinar!

Certificate of Achievement

Receive a certificate of achievement to recognize your completion of this course!

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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