Synergy Canine

10/15/2026

09/21/2026

A fantastic seminar. Perfect for novices and puppies

🐾 Grooming & Handling Seminar with Allison Alexander! 🐾

The Nanaimo Kennel Club is excited to host an inspiring weekend of grooming, handling, education and hands-on learning with renowned professional handler and mentor Allison Alexander!

📅 January 16 & 17, 2027
⏰ 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Hosted by the Nanaimo Kennel Club

Saturday will focus on full grooming, with dogs arriving bathed, dried and brushed. Sunday includes handling instruction in the morning followed by an afternoon handling competition.

Allison has won 750+ Best in Shows and has successfully handled numerous dogs to Top Dog All-Breed status. She is also passionate about mentoring and helping others develop their skills in the show ring.

💰 GST is included in all fees.

Working and Audit spots are available, but spots are limited, so don’t wait to register!

👉 Registration: https://bit.ly/3VHqI5T

Registration closes November 15, 2026.

Come join us for a wonderful weekend of learning, friendship and excellence! 🐾

08/26/2026

They are coming back

05/18/2026

Classes are back on Monday, May 25. They will be every Monday till July 6. Then break for summer.
Times will be 1pm.
Place is the sports field on Deloume Rd in Mill Bay. Turn west on Deloume, go past Timmy's/McDonald's/Mill Bay Vet and follow the road up and you'll see a big field on your left. (where the red marker is in map below) There is some shade, so bring things like water and/or fan to keep your dog cool.

04/01/2026

Classes are continuing on Mondays at 1pm till at least May 4, may take a couple off after that, but then start Outdoor classes.

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03/15/2026

To anyone coming to handling class tomorrow, is someone able to come pick me up, truck is in the shop. I'm about 5 min from the hall but on the east side of the highway. 😁

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03/07/2026

Handling Classes are continuing.

All classes are $15 for drop-in at 1pm, at the Stu Armour Hall, 1438 Fisher Rd. Cobble Hill.

Dates are: March 9, 16, 23 & 30th

Hope to see you there.

02/16/2026

That voice in your head that says "lengthen your stride" or is it just my voice you hear 😁

How you move affects how your dog moves. If the handler moves with short, choppy steps, so will the dog. Whether your dog is big or small, the bigger and smoother the strides you take, the better your dog will look on the move!

Check out our Gaiting Games Recorded for more on improving your dog's movement
>>>https://showdogprepschool.com/product/gaiting-games-for-show-dogs-recorded-webinar/

02/16/2026

For those that have issues with their dog's posting

Whether you set the front first or teach the dog to anchor their rear feet and step forward with the front, it is critical that the front legs come straight down under the dog's chest. Stacking the legs too far back or the dog stepping too far forward can cause the dog to "post" which ruins the whole outline of the dog.

01/17/2026

You have asked so I have booked. Handling Classes start Monday, February 2nd at 1pm at Stu Armour Hall 1438 Fisher Rd., Cobble Hill. I will have them February 2, 9, 16, 23. If you would like me to keep going after the show I will. Classes are drop in, cost is $15. Looking forward to seeing everyone.