Candy finished her OTCH, and as of September 2010, she is the only OTCH MACH in the club! Candy trains often at USDTC. Candy is Leroy's Mom (see Leroy below under Agility).

Boston earned his OTCH, winning Utility B with a 195 under Mr. Picciuolo at the Strawberry cluster on 2/12/2009 in Lakeland, FL.

Boston is a smart, enthusiatic dog who is always happy to please. He is my first OTCH.

Bethany teaches basic and advanced level obedience here at USDTC. She has served on the board three consecutive terms, once as President and twice as a board member. She is very active within our club, and is often trial chairman for our obedience trials.

Jazz is that high drive puppy I always dreamed of, like the Energizer Bunny, he just keeps going, and going. He really loves obedience which makes training and showing him so much fun. Jazz is titled in the AKC, UKC, and the WWKC as well.

We started off at Upper Suncoast taking Alice Poppler's Novice classes, where we learned all the fundamentals we would need. Then we progressed on and took advanced training classes in Open, and Utility with Kristy Lockard, who also helped us solve a jumping issue- thanks Kristy! Along the way we have made some very good friends, and some wonderful memories. All thanks to this great little dog!

Genie has co-instructed or taught upper level obedience for several years at Upper Suncoast. She is a integral part of our DOCOF team. She and her husband, Ray, have also assisted at several obedience trials and tournaments.

Chili earned her OTCH winning Utility B with a 195.5 under judge Carol Mett at the Strawberry Cluster in Lakeland on 2/19/2011. Chili is truly a very special dog. She has incredible work ethic and learns very quickly. She has been such a pleasure to train and show.

Dolores currently instructs for the S.T.A.R. Puppy program.

Chad finished his MACH in July of 2009. He has trained in all levels of agility at Upper Suncoast.


Mike instructs advanced agility and has instructed all levels at USDTC. He was agility director for many years, as well as agility trial chairman countless times and wore many other hats for USDTC.

Caleb earned his MACH in 2008, his MACH2 in 2009, and now holds a MACH3 as of January 30, 2010. He has trained in all levels of agility at Upper Suncoast.

Digby and I celebrated his first MACH Febuary 13th, 2011 at the Indian River Dog Training Club in Vero Beach. Digby LOVES the game of Agility and always finishes each run by jumping into my arms. I look forward to many more years of playing the game with my special little man.

Beverly has taught agility for several years at Upper Suncoast, is very involved with the agility trials and has sat on the board in various capacities, including Vice President.

Milo was my first agility dog. He was only the 10th beagle in the country to earn the MACH title. He was in the top 5 beagles in the country the last 2 years that he competed. He was also invited to the very first AKC Agility Invitational in 2006. Milo passed away May 27th, 2008.

Michelle was the club treasurer in 2006, a board member for 2 years and has instructed many agility levels in her time as a member.

Raven is a rescue dog. She is the only the second Boxer to achieve the MACH3 title. She was the highest scoring Working Dog at the AKC Agility Nationals in January 2006, & finished 7th in the competitive 20” height class at the AKC Agility Invitational in December 2007. She has been an AKC Agility Invitational invitee in 2006, 2007 & 2008. She was the #1 AKC Boxer in 2005 and 2006, and is currently the #1 AKC Agility Lifetime Boxer.

Kelly has been agility director and instructor of many agility levels, and is the acting club registrar currently.

Candy loves to run and jump, so Agility was a no-brainer. We started our 1st Basic Agility class at USDTC, continuing on to more advanced classes. Candy has competed in many AKC venues - showing in Obedience, Agility and Breed rings - but Agility is her favorite. She has even produced 2 AKC Breed Champions. Candy is Leroy's mom. (see Leroy below)

On Jan 28, 2011, at the OCOD Agility Trial, Peaches earned her MACH. She is a wonderful dog who lives to run. I will always be grateful for the priviledge of being her teammate in Agility and life. She is truly a "Perfect Peach"!

Leroy's joy for life made him a favorite in whatever ring he competed. After completing his AKC Breed Championship, he went on to Obedience and Agility, obtaining advanced titles in both and entertaining the crowds along the way. Leroy considered the club his 2nd home, always learning new skills and training for the next show. Leroy is Candy's son (see Candy above) and although he crossed the Rainbow Bridge this year, we hope for a new puppy from his last litter to carry on the joy.

Topper loves any activity you do with him. He is a great teammate in Obedience and Agility, always listening and trying to please. Topper's career started at USDTC's Basic Agility class and continued on from there.

Bethany currently teaches advanced level obedience here at USDTC. She has served on the board three consecutive terms, once as President and twice as a board member. She is very active within our club, and is often trial chairman for our obedience trials.

On March 12, 2011, Star earned his MACH #2! He is such a joy to work with since he loves this sport. We make a great team! I am honored to have such a wonderful boy!

Chili is my first breed Champion owned and handled by me.

Finished July 17th, 2011.
Owned and loved by Bethany Carvallo.

Bethany teaches basic and advanced level obedience here at USDTC. She has served on the board three consecutive terms, once as President and twice as a board member. She is very active within our club, and is often trial chairman for our obedience trials.