Learn bitework from a world championship decoy
Nine video courses in three tracks. Buy a course once, watch it on any device, and keep it for life.
Bitework Foundations
Understand what you are building before you build it: drive, grip, conflict, and how to read your dog in the moment. For new handlers and anyone who wants to stop guessing.
Bitework 101
How bitework works and what good looks like.
- Prey, defense and fight drive explained
- Full grip vs. shallow grip, and why it matters
- Tugs, pillows, sleeves and suits: what to use when
- Reading body language and keeping everyone safe
Reading Your Dog
Match the training to the dog in front of you.
- Spotting stress, avoidance and conflict early
- Training to your dog's genetics and temperament
- Building a session plan that ends on a win
- Everything in Beginner
Pressure & Control
Keep the grip and the brain working under pressure.
- Introducing stick and environmental pressure
- The out and guard without killing drive
- Control under drive and the full trial picture
- 2 personal video reviews from Joaquim
Teaching Your Dog Bitework
Step-by-step drills for the handler side of the leash, including the exercises you can run at home without a decoy.
Starting Your Dog
Build the grip and the game from day one.
- The tug game done right
- Grip development with a calm counter
- Line handling and markers for bitework
- Home drills with no decoy needed
Building the Picture
Move from tug to sleeve with a clear dog.
- Transitioning from tug to pillow to sleeve
- Bark and hold foundations
- Clean outs with food and tug exchanges
- Week-by-week training plan
Trial Ready
Put it together for Mondioring, French Ring or IPO.
- Heeling to the decoy and send-aways
- Recalls off the bite and defense of handler
- Proofing for distractions and new fields
- 2 personal video reviews from Joaquim
Decoy Development
Learn the job from someone who has decoyed six World Championships. Safety and footwork first, then stick work, escapes and decoying a trial.
Into the Suit
Work safely and give dogs a fair picture.
- Suit and sleeve safety
- Footwork and body position
- Presenting the target and catching the bite
- Working on the line with a handler
Stick, Escape, Face
Add pressure without breaking the dog.
- Stick work and timing
- Escape bites and driving the dog
- Face attack approach and the stop
- Young dogs vs. experienced dogs
Decoying a Trial
Be the decoy clubs and judges ask for.
- Decoy rules for Mondioring and French Ring
- Testing a dog fairly at every level
- Staying consistent across a full trial
- 2 personal video reviews from Joaquim
Before you enroll
How long do I have access?
For life. Each course is a one-time purchase, and you can rewatch the lessons whenever you like on your phone, tablet or computer.
Do I need a decoy to follow along?
No for Beginner and much of Intermediate. Track 02 includes drills built for home training. Advanced levels assume access to a decoy or club.
Which course should I start with?
New to bitework? Start with Bitework 101. Already training your own dog? Start with Starting Your Dog. Want to work dogs yourself? Start with Into the Suit.
How do the video reviews work?
Advanced students upload two training clips. Joaquim watches each one and sends back a recorded breakdown with what to change and what to train next.
Rather train in person?
Join a weekend seminar near you or book private sessions with Joaquim.