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I have been competing in AKC Agility for the past 10 years and have trained and shown many breeds – everything from Cavaliers to Whippets to Dobermans. My training style is very upbeat with lots of positive reinforcement, making training fun for both you and your dog. My goal is always to get the most out of any dog in terms of enthusiasm and speed.
Lessons
Lessons are offered most evenings, and are private only. I also handle and campaign dogs of all breeds in Agility trials. In addition to competitive Agility lessons, I am available for Behavioral issues and Basic Obedience. Please contact me for available sessions, and I’ll be happy to address exactly what you and your dog need!
Featured Trained Dogs:
“Tucker”
Tucker MX, MXJ
Tucker is a very talented little Pekignese who loves agility! He is one of the only successful Pekignese in AKC agility and is owned, trained and loved by Christy Duke.
“Heika”
Winterun's Summer Storm AX, OAJ
DOB: May 18th, 1996
Heika, a lovely Weimaraner owned by Nancy Lenker of Grantville, PA is the very first dog I trained and competed with in agility. She was the sweetest dog to work with, thank you Nancy!
“Rudy”
Buddington's Nimble Nureyev AX, AXJ, CGC, TDI
DOB: December 15th, 2003
Rudy, a full sibling to Nania, is one of the only Cavaliers ever produced with both parent's having MACH's. Rudy is a force to be reckoned with on the course, as he slows down for no one! Rudy is trained and shown by Buddington, owned and loved by Betty Winings of Reading, PA. He is not available to be bred.
“Jinks”
MACH GoldGrove High Jinks CDX
DOB: January 10th, 2004
*Update* Jinks is now MACH Jinks! Jinks is a beautiful and powerful Doberman Pinscher owned by Marliene Froke of State College, PA. She has extreme drive, focus, and enthusiasm on the course and is a joy to watch. Jinks and I have been working together for about a year - she is also trained and handled by Elaine Swancer.
“Oscoda”
Desperado's Motley Fool FCH, NA, OAJ
DOB: June 21st, 2005
Oscoda is a high-energy, high-drive Whippet who exudes enthusiasm. A very bold young dog, Oscoda is a blast to train and is owned by the Fletcher's.
“Sophie”
Silver Streak Sophie NAJ
DOB: September 19th, 2005
Sophie is a petite and beautiful little Weimaraner who was rescued, and is now owned and loved by Cindy Snyder. Sophie is a ball of energy, a sweet dog who always makes us laugh! Sophie is also a wonderful therapy dog.
“Charlie”
Sir Charles AX, AXJ, OF
DOB: September 25th, 2006
Charlie is a rescued Miniature Poodle who loves life and especially agility! He is trained here at Buddington and shown by his owner and handler, Linda Weindel. Charlie was one of our brightest students and was competing in just a few months of training.
“Surge”
MACH TopFlite's Gameboy Power Surge
DOB: August 27th, 2007
*Introducing MACH Surge! Look for pictures and video soon!* Surge just completed his MACH going from Novice to Champion in 9 months, 7 days! Incredible! Surge is a stunning tricolored Papillon infamous for his enthusiastic celebratory "cartwheels." It seems he never has an off day and enjoys training in many venues with his owner Marliene Froke.
“Charlie”
Athercroft Prints of Thieves NA, NAJ
DOB: September 28th, 2007
Charlie is a beautiful tricolored Cavalier from Athercroft Cavaliers in Ohio. He is quite high drive and loves to train. Charlie is loved, owned and handled by Amanda Zimmerman.
“River”
Athercroft Too Much Chrome AX, AXJ
DOB: November 12th, 2007
River is a Ruby Cavalier who loves agility, especially weave poles! Bred at Athercroft Cavaliers in Ohio, he is loved, owned and handled by Marge Procasco.