• Have been a member of USDTC for 15 years 
• Steward for Obedience, Rally, and Agility
• Have assisted in Basic, Sub Novice, AKC Star Puppy and Puppy Kindergarten
• Member of American Maltese Association
• Florida coordinator for Florida AMA rescue
• Registered foster for three rescue organizations

"I have always loved dogs and they have been a major part of my life for over 50 years.  My goal in becoming an instructor is to help form a bond and understanding between dogs and their family."

• Instructing for USDTC for over 16 years
• Has taught Novice & Open obedience
• Served as Treasurer, Vice President, President, Registrar & Obedience Director
• Member American Manchester Terrier Club
• Has trained dogs since 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio, bringing a lot of experience to her classes
• Multiple titles in Rally & Obedience
• Achieved American & Canadian CH & UD with Doberman & Canadian CDX

"I love to teach basic. I enjoy watching the dogs learn and the owners go...Wow, we can do that."

• Instructing at USDTC for over 17 years
• Has also taught Basic Obedience & Advanced Obedience
• Has served as President & Board Member
• Achieved Breed Champion, OTCH & MACH

Bethany wants to help people live and compete with their dogs & be the best team they can be, whether at home or in the ring.

• Instructing at USDTC for 16 years
• Has also taught Puppy KPT & Level 2 Agility
• Achieved CDX & Championships in Rally
• Achieved Championships in AKC, UKC & CPE Agility

Theresa loves agility and brings 16 years of experience in the sport to the club. She has attended many seminars and continues to attend classes with local elite handlers.

"I enjoy teaching people to teach their dogs. It is so exciting to see their improvement and growth!"

• Has also taught S.T.A.R. Puppy
• Instructing for USDTC for 12 years
• Has taught all levels of obedience
• DOCOF Co-Captain
• Judged AKC Obedience match for North GA Kennel Club
• Member DTCSP
• Member North GA Kennel Club
• Retired Veterinary Technician
• Multiple titles earned including OTCH & Breed CH, with her Belgian Malinois

Dolores instructs at USDTC because she finds it very rewarding to help owners understand their dogs and accomplish their goals.

"I love working with puppies. I enjoy helping owners to establish a good relationship & understanding of their new pups that will last a lifetime." 

• 2018 & 2019 DACOF Team Member
• Currently showing at the AKC Excellent level with her first agility dog & has another dog in Open
• Volunteers for Ewenity Farms Herding Dog Haven

Stephanie and her dogs simply LOVE doing agility together, and she hopes the joy they have while playing together on the course is infectious to others!

"I hope to instill in others what is for me the most important part of agility: the joys of having FUN with your dog!

I'm all about positive reinforcement! Not only our pups crave praise, but us handlers do too! 

I have two very different dogs in regards to personality and confidence, so I understand the training challenges this can present, and am always open to new ideas in order to make it a rewarding experience for all. I've taken several online courses for reactive dogs as well, and know first hand what wonders the confidence building sport of agility can do for reactive dogs."

• Instructing at USDTC for over 13 years
• Has also taught Jr. Handlers & Basic Agility
• Served as Board Member
• Volunteers for 4H
• Past Aussie Rescue volunteer
• Multiple titles in AKC & UKC agility

"It is not about the dog, it is about the owner. Teaching the owner to accept the unconditional devotion and love from your dog."

• Instructor at since 2016
• Has also taught Tricks
• Current USDTC President, served as Board Member 2019-2021 
• DMWYD Certified Trick Dog Instructor
• DMWYD All-Star Trainer of the Year 2019
• Official Stunt Dog Judge
• Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator 
• Certified AKC Temperament Test Judge
• Competes in Tricks, Stunt Dog Ring Trial, Agility, and Obedience
• DACOF 2017, 2018, 2019
• Author of For the Love of a Dog
• Writer for Clean Run: The Magazine for Dog Agility Enthusiasts
• Website https://www.lisalanserrose.com/

"I love all animals, but especially dogs and dog people. I believe trick-dog training is a force of happiness in the world."

• Instructing since 2017
• USDTC Lifetime Member
• Has taught Novice and Conformation
• Titles Achieved:  AKC-CH, GCH, BN, CD, CGCU, TKN, RN, NA, FDC, HT and UKC-CH, GCH, BIS, RBIS
• Member: Bearded Collie Club of America, Bearded Collie Club of Central Florida
• Attended multiple Obedience Training Seminars and Conformation Handling Seminars

 "I enjoy working my own dogs and helping others with theirs".

• Instructing for USDTC for 8 years
• Served as Board member & Co-Director of Obedience
• Member Newfoundland Club of Florida
• Past instructor for Largo Dog Training School & City of Safety Harbor Leisure Services
• 35 years of dog training with instruction working alongside some of the best
• Achieved titles in obedience including U-CDX

"I get great satisfaction in seeing all the progress dogs and their owners can make in our classes"

• Instructing at USDTC since 2004
• Has also taught Puppy KPT, Basic Obedience & all levels of Agility
• Served as Agility Director & Board Member
• Served as Agility Trial Chair, Committee Member & DACOF Team Captain
• USDTC DACOF team member for 15 years
• Multiple titles in AKC, CPE, UKI, USDAA, NADAC, ASCA & UKC Agility
• Other titles include CD, Rally in AKC & WWKC, CGC, Tricks, WCFO Freestyle & UpDog (Frisbee)
• Has fostered for ARPH, MARS & BARK Aussie Rescue
• Has and continues to participate in online courses and seminars to further education in agility 

"Training and showing in agility (or any venue for that matter) is much more challenging than I expected but through the journey I have found it to be more rewarding than I could have ever imagined, from the bond with my dogs to the circle of friends I have made."

• Instructing for USDTC for 7 years
• DOCOF Team Captain
• Twice Obedience Trial Champion

Genie volunteers to help others develop a close working relationship with their dog.

 "When we earned our first OTCH it was a real high, and what I have learned is the best part about showing is to appreciate and enjoy the journey with your dog. Once you've obtained the goal, you have wonderful memories to look back on."

• CGC (All Levels)
• Star Puppy Evaluator
• Served as USDTC President
• Served as USDTC Conformation Director
• USDTC Members since 2013
• Instructing at USDTC since 2015
• Current (7 years+) President Tampa Bay Chihuahua Club
• Member Affenpinscher Club of America
• Multiple AKC titles: CH, GCH, CD, BN, THD, CGCA, CGCU, TKN and Rally all levels
• Author of published work "Transformation From Conformation To Qualification With Our Affenpinschers"
• Website:   www.ghilliedhudogs.com

Ken hopes he can share his experiences with others.

• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• Current President Project PUP therapy dog organization
• 28 year therapy dog handler and evaluator
• Multipal Conformation titles in ICE, ICKC, UKC
• Attends continuing education in K9 behavoral issues
• Multipla Therapy Dog titles including Therapy Dog Distinguished