Upcoming Seminars
Seminars will open for registration on the following dates:
Courtney Moore - June 20th
Ami Sheffield - July 18th
Kelsey Kirkpatrick- August 8th
Loretta Mueller - September 12th
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Oct 31-Nov 2, 2025 - Loretta Mueller
Loretta is a fantastic coach and trainer. She has an unparalleled understanding of dog behavior and really customizes instruction for each team. She goes beyond handing and agility training to understand what other issues may be contributing to struggles in training or competition. She has been a coach for multiple world team competitors and can really find ways to help you get through your "stuck-spots" and get you to a better place in both training and trialing.
Cost is $135/ working session and $25/auditor per session. 8 working spots each session. Limited auditor spots. Registration link will be posted here and on Facebook.
Schedule:
10/31 AM -Skills and drills: Timing and side changes. In this session, we will work on the timing of side changes/crosses. It can be difficult to decide which crosses to use and what works best for your dog. Getting the timing perfect is often difficult as well! Loretta will present drills to improve your timing and understanding of cueing your dog for the side change.
10/31 PM - Skills and drills: Distance. Want to work on sending your dog out to obstacles and understand your dog's commitment point so you can get to the next place on course? This is the session for you. Learn more about sending your dog to obstacles away from you and how to train and proof these skills.
11/1 AM - Open to Masters handling. Coursework for dogs and handlers from the open level to masters. Loretta will work with each individual team at their level. Improve your handling and your dog's understanding of your cues.
11/1 PM -Skills and drills: Timing and side changes. Session 2
11/2 AM - Managing ring stress and building confidence. Does your dog disconnect with you during training or even more during competition? Stress can show up in dogs with behaviors like scratching, sniffing, going to visit, zooming, taking unindicated equipment, breaking criteria and more. Your dog may be experiencing stress in their work. Learn more about these behaviors and understand your individual dog better. Learn what to do to help build focus and confidence and decrease stress when training and trialing.
11/2 PM - Skills and drills: Distance. Session 2
Kelsey Kirkpatrick - October 10-12
Kelsey has been doing agility for over 20 years. She travels extensively teaching seminars both nationally and internationally. She also teaches classes weekly and teaches online students. She is a 4 time National Champion with 3 different dogs. 25 plus time regional champion with 4 different dogs. 4th place US Open National Finals (out of over 200 dogs). 4th place at AKC Nationals Finals. She has also won every class they have at USDAA Nationals. 3 time UKI Classic winner.
Several of her students have made the finals at multiple national events. Kelsey is big into getting tight lines and getting the most speed you can out of her and her students dogs. She also believes that agility is not a size fits all. She believes in working with the dog that you have in front of you.​ She is a brilliant dog trainer and brings her big, bubbly personality to training and coaching!
Cost is $135/ working session and $25/auditor per session. 8 working spots each session. Limited auditor spots. Registration link will be posted here and on Facebook.
Schedule:
Oct 10 AM: Puppies- foundations. Puppy skills for agility - for young dogs/puppies and those dogs newer to agility. Learn what Kelsey starts training right away with her puppies - What you can and should start training early for future agility dogs.
Oct 10 PM: Young dogs - sequences. Building drive, teaching obstacle commitment and finding lines. Fun fast sequences for young dogs and dogs newer to agility. Jumps and tunnels only.
Oct 11 AM: Coursework - Masters. Coursework at the CPE level C/ AKC masters / UKI champ level. Courses will include international challenges.
Oct 11 PM: Coursework - Novice/Open: Coursework/sequencing at the novice/open level (CPE level 3, UKI beginner/novice).
Oct 12 AM: Skills and drills - weaves: Want to learn more about teaching weaves, proofing weaves and how to increase your dog's understanding of their job in the weave poles? This session is for you! All skill levels welcome.
Oct 12 PM: Skills and drills - side changes: Blind, front and rear crosses. When and how to execute crosses to help your dog on course. All skill levels welcome.
Past Seminars
Ami Sheffield
Past seminars dates:
July 2-4, 2021
October 15-17, 2021
September 2-4, 2022
July 1-2, 2023
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A few of Ami's accomplishments:
2022 AKC National Agility Champion 8' Preferred
2022 AKC National Agility Championship Finalist 12" Regular
5 time world team member (EO, WAO, IFCS)
2019 AKC Premier Cup Champion 12" Regular
2 time Westminster Champion 12" Regular
Multiple podium placements at the 2021, 2022 and 2023 UKI US Open
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Loretta Mueller
Past seminar dates:
June 10-12, 2022
September 8-10, 2023
August 23-25, 2024
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A few of Loretta's Accomplishments:
Head coach world team (WAO, USA) 5 years
Assistant coach world team (IFCS, USA)
ADCH Titles with 4 border collies
Multi time world and national finalist (USDAA)
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Kelsey Kirkpatrick
Past seminar dates:
May 13-15, 2022
April 14-16, 2023
May 19-21, 2023
June 7-9, 2024
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A few of Kelsey's Accomplishments:
2022 European Open Team member
2022 WAO World Team Member
2022, 2023, 2024 AWC World Team short list
2022 Cynosport Steeplechase Champion
2022 AKC National Championship 2nd Place Standard
2023 IFCS World Team Member
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Courtney Moore
Past seminar dates:
Oct 28-30, 2022
July 4-5, 2024
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A few of Courtney's Accomplishments:
UKI, USDAA and AKC Agility Judge
2023, 2024 WAO World Team Member
2024 multiple time IFCS medalist
Multiple AKC and USDAA agility championships
2022 AKC National Championship 3rd place
3rd place Purina Incredible dog challenge - small dog agility 2022 Western Regionals
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Desiree Snelleman
Past seminar dates:
September 26-28, 2024
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A few of Desiree's Accomplishments:
Desiree is a nationally and internationally renowned handler and coach. She is admired for her assertive and smooth handling style and motivational teaching presence. Desiree has been successful with a range of dogs and breeds including her own Border Collies Stinger, Pace, Cru, and Siberian Husky T’ai. Teaching is her passion whether it is weekly classes, private lessons or workshops in the US or internationally. Desiree is a multiple time national champion and world team member.
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