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Join us in wishing a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our 2022 Spring Beginner Graduates

Congratulations to our 2022 Fall/Winter Beginners Graduates

Join us in wishing a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our 2022 Fall/Winter Beginner Graduates

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Sparky & Nicole

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Willow, Mary & Hannah

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Ollie & Lia

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Jaxon & Michelle

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Kalea & Tiffany

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Lizzy & Autumn

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Leia, Virginia & Todd

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Marky & Judy

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Sugar & Lynda

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Gemma & Linda

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Freckles & Marla

 

Great Job All!

Growing up, I rode horses competitively. After I started my family and my technology career, I down sized to dogs. Agility was a natural fit.

I have been competing in agility over 20 years with pure breeds and mixed breeds. I currently have 3 Labs…Cork-12 yrs, Juice-5 yrs, and Fizzy-20 mths.

I have earned multiple championships with different dogs and organizations, and have several AKC Top 25 Agility Dog breed rankings for Labs. I have competed in numerous AKC and USDAA national events with multiple Top 10 finishes and been on the podium at regional and National events. Most recently I was on the podium at the 2023 AKC National Agility Championship finals.

Agility is constantly changing so I regularly attend seminars offered by top national and international trainers to keep my skills current. 

Besides agility, my dogs and I also compete in scent work, obedience, and hunt tests. When I am not training, teaching or showing, I enjoy traveling, scuba diving, and snow skiing.

I’m addicted to training. Watching the “light bulb” moments is such a rush. As dog trainers, we are very lucky to be able to connect and communicate so intimately with a different species. When it all comes together in that one special performance, it makes all the hours of dedication worth it.

My training philosophy is to build a strong foundation in both skills and theory so no course seems too difficult or unachievable. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with GDA students to help them achieve their agility goals.