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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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Courtney Moore - Wednesday August 20 and Thursday August 21

Courtney has been training dogs for over 25 years. She has taught and competed in obedience, rally, barn hunt, nose work, FastCAT and agility. In addition to being an avid competitor, she is also a well-known and highly respected judge for both AKC and UKI Agility. Because of her dual roles as both competitor and judge, she has a unique perspective on course design and creating optimal lines for both the handler and dog. She has a deep understanding of how dogs and their humans navigate courses, and she can help each team understand the best handling paths for them. As an instructor she is flexible and can teach within any handling system. Her presentation style is relaxed and fun. You can expect lots of working time for the dogs and ample positive reinforcement for both dogs and handlers.
In her primary sport of dog agility, she has competed with multiple large and small breed dogs at the national level in AKC (Nationals), USDAA (Cynosport), and UKI (US Open). Recent accomplishments include: 2016 AKC PNAC 4″Champion, 2019 AKC Invitational #5 chihuahua, 2021 10″ USDAA Steeplechase Champion, 2021 22″ USDAA 3rd place Team, 3rd place Biathlon, 2021 UKI Speedstakes 8″ reserve winner, 2022 AKC National Bronze Medalist 12″ division as well as winner of the Incredible Dog Challenge South region 2023.

Registration opens 8 am on June 20. 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:
Aug 20 AM: Use your words - verbal cues.  Verbal cues to your dog are an important part of handling, especially when you can't get into the perfect position to tell them what is next on course. In this session we will work on training and proofing verbal cues.

Aug 20 PM: Masters and Premier skills and drills. Masters/international coursework with short challenging sequences as well as backsides and threadles. Improve your training and handling skills.

Aug 21AM: Young / new dogs: This session is aimed for young dogs or dogs newer to agility AND for dogs that need a confidence boost. Jumps and tunnels sequences - fun and fast. Learn from Courtney how to build your teamwork and grow your dog's love for the game. 

Aug 21 PM: Going the distance: Want to work on those sending skills? 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. 

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Past Seminars

Ami Sheffield

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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

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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

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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

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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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