Dog Show Tips with Will Alexander
Handle Your Way Out of a Paper Bag
A Two-Day Intensive Handling Experience
Limited to 30 participants, divided into two groups for personalized attention.
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Join professional handler and judge Will Alexander for a hands-on, two-day seminar designed to sharpen your skills and deepen your understanding of the sport of dog showing.​
​Day One: Mastering the Fundamentals
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Morning Session:
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“The Masters Lecture” inspired by George Alston
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Philosophy of dog shows
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Owner-handlers vs. professional handlers
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Training, reinforcement, and practical demos: lead work, running, stacking, ring procedures
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Afternoon Session:
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In-ring application of morning skills
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Seminar on dog show politics, judge expectations, dress code, and etiquette
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Open Q&A
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Day Two: Practical Application & Performance
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Morning Session:
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Follow-up Q&A from Day One
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Individual gaiting and movement analysis
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Courtesy turn vs. controlled turn
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Patterns, table and ramp exams
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Addressing common issues: pacing, posting, and more
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Afternoon Session:
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Mock dog show for real-time experience
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Handling competition
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Final Q&A to wrap up the weekend
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