Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Maltese. Poodles, All Americans
"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."
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Doberman Pinscher, Dachshund ML, Australian Shepherd, Standard Manchester Terrier
"I love to teach basic. I enjoy watching the dogs learn and the owners go...Wow, we can do that."
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Poodle, Sheltie, Border Collie, Golden Retriever, Italian Greyhound, Afghan Hound
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.
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Shetland Sheepdog
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!"
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Belgian Malinois, Shetland Sheepdog, Labrador Retriever, Collie, Min. Pinscher & many mixes
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."
Breeds owned, trained & loved:
Australian Cattle Dog Mix
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."
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Australian Shepherd
"It is not about the dog, it is about the owner. Teaching the owner to accept the unconditional devotion and love from your dog."
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Border Collie, Wire-Haired Fox Terrier, Aussies & Catahoula Mixes
"I love all animals, but especially dogs and dog people. I believe trick-dog training is a force of happiness in the world."
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Bearded Collie, Havanese
"I enjoy working my own dogs and helping others with theirs".
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
German Shepherd, Chow Chow, Newfoundland, Bassett Hound & many mixes
"I get great satisfaction in seeing all the progress dogs and their owners can make in our classes"
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
All American, Samoyed/Husky, Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shepherd & Border Collie
"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."
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Shetland Sheepdog, Collie
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."
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Affenpinscher, Chihuahua, Dandy Dinmont Terriers, Golden Retrievers
Ken hopes he can share his experiences with others.
Breeds Owned, Trained, Loved:
Boston Terrier, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Labrador Retriever