LIVE Virtual Trial Prep Class with Dave Kroyer

Trial day success starts long before you step on the field.

You don’t rise to the occasion on trial day — you fall back on your preparation.

Whether you’re already competing and want to sharpen your edge, or you’re preparing to step onto the trial field for the very first time, your success depends on what happens before the event.

The difference between a confident, seamless performance and a stressful, disconnected one often comes down to one thing: Intentional trial preparation.

Imagine walking onto the field knowing you and your dog are prepared — clear communication, confident handling, focused teamwork, and a plan you trust.

That doesn’t happen by accident.

It’s built through proven systems, strategic preparation, and understanding how to train with trial day in mind.

This class is designed for:

• Current competitors who want to fine tune their trial prep, improve consistency, and maximize performance
• New handlers who haven’t trialed yet but want to build a smart, effective preparation system before entering the field

What You’ll Learn

• How to determine when you and your dog are truly ready to trial or show
• The powerful concept of “Train Like You Trial, Trial Like You Train”
• Trial preparation strategies for IGP (all three phases) and Ring Sports
• Understanding rules, expectations, and how scoring/points systems work
• How to create an intentional and effective trial prep calendar
• Managing handler nerves and developing confidence under pressure
• Proofing and bomb-proofing exercises for reliability in real-world trial environments
• Trial etiquette, sportsmanship, and how to confidently navigate the trial environment

You’ll gain insight into how top-level trainers build trial readiness with intent and purpose.

LIVE Weekly Training Calls in our Discord Lecture Hall

Join us every Tuesday at 7 PM Central for in-depth instruction, real-time coaching, and open Q&A. 

Weekly Private Lesson With Dave

All students will be offered a thirty minute weekly private lesson with Dave

Personalized Video Feedback

Submit your training videos (YouTube/Vimeo) and receive detailed, actionable coaching tailored specifically to you focusing on your dog, your challenges and your goals.

Full Class Recordings

Can’t attend live? No problem. Every session is recorded so you can review and revisit anytime during the course.

Bonus Access

Enjoy a FREE 1-month subscription to the full video library at davekroyer.com.