Bitework built from 25 years in the suit
Joaquim Dovat has decoyed more than 80 Mondioring, French Ring and IPO competitions, including six World Championships, after 14 years selecting and training defense dogs for the Swiss Army. Now he coaches handlers and decoys across the US, in person and online.
Three ways to work
Learn at your own pace online, join a weekend seminar in your region, or book private sessions with your dog.
Online Classes
Nine video courses across three tracks: bitework foundations, teaching your own dog, and becoming a decoy. Buy once and keep lifetime access.
From $99Seminars
Two-day bitework and decoy workshops held one weekend a month in a different US city. Working, decoy and auditor spots available.
See the calendarPrivate Training
One-on-one sessions in Las Vegas or at your club: decoy work for your dog, decoy mentoring, sport prep and obedience.
Book a sessionPick your track
Every track runs Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Start where your dog is and move up when you're ready.
Bitework Foundations
How drive, grip and conflict work, and how to read your dog before you ask for more.
- Beginner$99
- Intermediate$199
- Advanced$499
Teaching Your Dog Bitework
Structured drills for handlers, including the exercises you can run at home without a decoy.
- Beginner$99
- Intermediate$199
- Advanced$499
Decoy Development
Suit safety, footwork and presentation through to stick work, escapes and decoying a trial.
- Beginner$99
- Intermediate$199
- Advanced$499
Upcoming seminars
Good bitework is a team effort
A great dog isn't enough. The handler has to read the dog clearly and build training around its genetics, personality and level. Joaquim breaks every exercise into small pieces so the dog understands exactly what's being asked.
- Clear communication between you and your dog
- Precision built in small, repeatable steps
- Less conflict and better long-term results
- Drills you can practice at home, no decoy needed
Bring Joaquim to your club
Host a two-day seminar for your members. Joaquim travels across the US and internationally, with working, decoy and auditor spots set to fit your field.