Knowing how to stack your dog is ESSENTIAL for the show ring. But a lot of stacking we see in the ring accomplishes only that - your dog is stacked, but they aren’t being SHOWN. There is nothing standing out about your dog on the stack. Today Allison teaches you the difference between just stacking your dog versus how to properly hold the head and tail, how to create tension, and how to get the correct outline to show off when stacking. Watch the full tutorial: https://youtu.be/C9B5DQ67iYE | Lea

Does your show dog know a fun trick? When filming for our recent “Don’t Follow Your Dog, Handle Your Dog” webinar, ‘Divot’ the Beagle was the perfect example of why it’s important to teach your dog a trick for the show ring. While a fun trick *isn’t* part of conformation handling, it is a great way to get your dog to reset, refocus, and take their mind off being bored or distracted in the ring. “Teach your dog a trick!” is a common piece of advice Allison shares to our students for dogs who are

Now that you have the collar on your dog, where are you going to place the collar while gaiting? The way we show here is a great method for getting the head if your dog is trying to move with their head too low. We often recommend this tip as a troubleshooting method for our students having trouble with their dog's head carriage. Training needs to be done too, but this is a great hack! Stay tuned for a free mini course all about choosing a show lead and collar! | Leading Edge Dog Show Academy