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All
WAG Instructors must successfully complete an internal certification
process including
a hands-on apprenticeship before they are approved
to teach each level.
Instructors train a wide variety of breeds and compete
in many different organizations.
Some of our current and former instructors are AKC and/or UKC judges
Many have completed upper level titles and have placed at
National competitions.
| WAG Instructors |
Levels Approved* |
Privates? |
Diana Antlitz
 |
1,2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Maggie Arseneau
|
2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Jill Bochte
|
1,2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Donna Cordoba
|
2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Lisa Doane
|
1,2 |
Yes |
| Beth
Diehl |
3,4 |
No |
| Kris Kamholz
|
2,3,4 |
No |
| Laura
Kincaid |
1,2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Janis
McKoski |
Puppy
- Substitute |
No |
| Jim
Payne |
2
(apprentice),
3,4 |
No |
| Mary Ann Pecen
|
2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Gayle
Pluta |
Puppy,
Foundation, 1 |
No |
| Bill
Quandt
|
2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Joy Sonsalla
|
Puppy,
1,2 |
No |
| Peggy
Timm |
3,4 |
No |
| Mary
VanderBloomen |
2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Shelly Weeks |
1,2,3,4 |
Yes |
| Patti Jo (Seglin) Yuswak
|
1,2,3,4 |
Yes |
* Level 1 - Beginner, Obstacle
Performance
Level 3 - Intermediate/Competition
Level 2 - Basic
Handling & Sequencing
Skills
Level 4 - Advanced
| Former WAG Instructors |
Levels Approved* |
Privates? |
| Becky Brewer
|
2,3,4 |
No |
| Joan
Castell
|
1-Substitute |
No |
| Trish Liddy |
2 |
No |
| Joan Peterson |
Puppy,
2,3,4 |
No |
| Sue Prim
|
Puppy |
No |
| Gail
Ray |
Puppy
- Substitute |
No |
| Diane
Sanders |
3,4 |
Yes |
| Rae Tanner
|
2,3,4 |
n/a |
| Ginny
Venning |
2,3,4 |
No |
| Bonnie Zich
|
3,4 |
n/a |
Diana
Antlitz
BELGBC@aol.com |
Diana & Kitt |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Belgian
Sheepdog, Border Collies (large, fast, high-drive
dogs) |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MACH2 (2), MX/MXJ (3), NA/NAJ (1)
Have competed multiple times in AKC Nationals with 3 different dogs. Achieved #2 Belgian Sheepdog for AKC Invitational ranking in 2011. Qualified for 2011 AKC Nationals.
UKC
UACHX (4) UACH (1)
No longer competing in UKC
NADAC
Elite level titles on two dogs, open level on a third dog
No longer competing in NADAC
USDAA
AD (2), AAD (1) Qualified for Cynosports 2010 and 2011 |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Level 4
Co-designed the 16-week Level 1 program
Director of Training |
| Comments |
My main experience is with handling large fast dogs, although I have taught a variety of dogs in WAG classes.
Other dog activities: obedience, herding. Acheivements include OTCH and multiple Tournament placements in AKC obedience, UKC U-OCH, herding championship in AKC and AHBA, and competition in USBCHA ProNovice herding trials. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
Obstacle
introduction through advanced handling - all
levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Limited availability due to show schedule. Best lesson times are Saturday morning/early afternoon, occasional Saturday evenings, or anytime Sunday when not showing, and Sunday evening when showing. Occasional Friday evenings. Not available weekdays.
I follow Linda Mecklenburg's motion-based handling system and have attended seminars from Linda Mecklenburg, Jen Pinder Jennifer Crank, Rachel Sanders, Mary Ellen Barry, Carrie Jones, and others. My approach to training is to break down the pieces of a behavior to ensure the dog really understands his job, and to maintain a high level of motivation. My approach to handling analysis is always to look at what is the handler really telling the dog, and also to see if there are training holes that could be worked on to improve handling efficiency.
|
Maggie
Arseneau
FunnyFarmer@wonderwave.net |
Photo by Marleen Janson,
9/21/07
Maggie & Shadow |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Labrador
Retriever |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MX/MXJ (1)
UKC
UACHX (1) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Levels
2, 3, 4 |
| Comments |
Even
though I only own & show my labrador
retriever, I have given a number of private
lessons to many different breeds. I know that
each breed and dog is different and I teach
accordingly. My motto is: Whatever works best for
that particular team. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All Levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Available
on weekdays, and weekend mornings. |
Jill
Bochte
frajil@att.net |
Jill with Ted & Kilo |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Border
Collies |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
AX (1), OAJ (1)
UKC
UACHX (2) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Levels 1 & 2 |
| Comments |
|
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All
levels - NO
clicker training! |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Available
on weekends (Fri evening - Sun) |
Lisa
Doane
blacktandog@hotmail.com
|
Lisa with Vixen & Comet |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Gordon Setters (2),
Golden Retrievers (3) |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
NA (1), NAP(1), NJP(1)
UKC
UACH, UAGII (3) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Beginners 1&2,
Sub for Level 2 |
| Comments |
I handled the first
Gordon Setter ever to earn the UACH (she also earned an
NA). My other Gordon Setter earned almost all of his
UACH points but had to be retired because of a heart condition.
I believe that agility should
always be a positive experience for dogs. I also think
that more kids should become involved. This is a great
sport for kids too. I've taught the 4-H dog project in
my county for 12 years and am always surprised that more youth
don't get involved in agility outside of 4-H competition.
|
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
Beginner
and intermediate handlers and their dogs |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Available days for
agility private lessons. Also available for beginner and
intermediate obedience instruction. |
Kris
Kamholz
kreddogs5@sbcglobal.net |
Kris with Cooper & Bryce |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Irish Setters (3) |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MACH (1), MX (1), AXJ (1)
UKC
UACHX (2) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Level 4 |
| Comments |
I encourage each dog and handler team to reach their potential. If you set high goals, you can achieve great things.
Ripley (female Irish Setter) and I competed at the AKC National Agility Championship twice. She was the top AKC agility Irish Setter in 1998.
Bryce (male Irish Setter) was the third Irish setter and first male Irish setter to earn a MACH title. It took him only 4 months from his first AG1 trial to complete his UACHX. We competed at the AKC Agility Nationals in 2005 and have qualified again for 2006. Bryce was the Top AKC agility Irish Setter for 2003 and 2004. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
No |
Laura
Kincaid
oelamp@aol.com
View
Laura's Web Site
|
 |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Border
Collies. Brittanys |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MX/MXJ (2), MX/AXJ (1), OA/OAJ (2), NA/NAJ (1)
UKC
UACHX (3), UAGII (3)
NADAC
OAC (2), OGC (2), OJC(1), NAC (1), NJC (1) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Levels 1 & 3 |
| Comments |
I have bred Border
Collies for over 12 years. I am a UKC-Licensed Obedience
Judge. Other dog activities include Herding, Obedience
and Conformation. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All Levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Limited - weekends
only (if I'm not showing) |
Jim
Payne
aka "Sheltie
Jim"
sheltiejim@yahoo.com
|
Jim & MACh4 Abby, Judge
Kele McGlohon |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Shetland
Sheepdogs
|
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
AKC: MACh (2), MACh2
(1), MACh3 (1), MACh4(1)
UKC
UACHX
NADAC
Elite levels |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Levels 3 & 4 |
| Comments |
I
have worked with slow and fast shelties and dealt with totally
different issues on courses. I also have experience with
rescue dogs (two of our shelties are rescues).
Agility
is a great way to develop a relationship with your dog and a
great way to build your dog’s confidence. It is about
the most fun you can have with your K-9 partner (although
playing with a tennis ball is a close second). |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
No |
Mary
Ann
Pecen
(pronounced Pet' sen)
BossMagPun@sbcglobal.net |
Mary Ann with Max & Jackson |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Rottweilers, Corgis |
|
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown)
|
AKC
MX, MXJ (2) Open Std (3), Open JWW (3), Novice (4)
UKC
UACHX (1), AGI (2), AGII (2)
NADAC
Novice Std (1), Novice JWW (1) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Level 3 |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All Levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Days and weekends |
Gayle
Pluta
rosebudtk@mchsi.com |
Gayle & Chase
|
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Golden Retrievers |
|
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown)
|
AKC
AX, AXJ (1), NA (1) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Puppy, Foundation,
Level 1 |
| Comments |
Obedience (19 years
experience), hunting |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
n/a |
| Private Lesson Availability |
n/a |
Sue
Prim
sprim@wi.rr.com
View
Sue's Web Site
|
Sue & Colby © Patti Pentlear |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Vizslas (4) |
|
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown)
Faye © Alissa
Behn
|
AKC
1 MX/MXJ (still trialing); 1 OA/OAJ (retired); 1 OA/NAJ (still
trialing); 1 NA/NAP (retired)
UKC
3 U-ACHX, 1 U-AGII |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Puppy |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
No |
Bill
Quandt
reddogs3@acronet.net
View
Bill & Joy's Web Site
|
Bill & Raye |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Vizslas |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
AXJ(1), AX(1), OA(1), NAJ(1), 1 in training
UKC
UACHX(2), 1 in training |
| Venues Judged |
UKC Apprentice |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Level 2; Sub-Level 3 |
| Comments |
Coming... |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All
levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Weekdays |
Gail
Ray
gailrays@yahoo.com |
Gail & Ernie |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Golden Retrievers |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Puppy - Substitute |
Diane
Sanders
sandersl@aol.com
View
Diane's Web Site
|
Diane & JRT Ginger |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Border Collies and
Jack Russell Terriers |
|
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown)
|
AKC
5 MACHs on 4 different dogs
USDAA
4 ADCHs on 4 different dogs
NADAC
4 NATCHs on 4 different dogs
|
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Substitute for
Levels 2, 3, 4 |
| Comments |
I teach a large
number of dogs from very beginner to advanced (competition)
level. I have taught high drive and low drive dogs of
all ages and breeds. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All Levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Very limited due to
show schedule. Monday/Wed from 3pm till night classes
and weekends when not at shows. |
Joy
Sonsalla
reddogs3@acronet.net
View
Bill & Joy's Web Site
|
Joy & Reesa |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Vizslas |
|
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown)
|
AKC
AXJ(3), OA(1), NA(4), NAJ(4), 1 in training
UKC
UACHX(2), UACH(1), 1 in training |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Puppy, Level 1,
Sub-Level 2 |
| Comments |
The most important
training you can give your dog is confidence and exposure at a
very early age! I believe every dog has the ability to do many
things, we just need to open the doors for them. I like to
start young dogs and new handlers in UKC which offers more
opportunity to succeed. Other venues are more demanding and
should be a next step from UKC. Also, UKC offers non-AKC
registered breeds and mixed breeds the opportunity to compete. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
No |
Mary
Vander-
Bloomen
labannie@sbcglobal.net |
Mary with Annie & Bessie |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Labrador Retrievers |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
AXJ (2), AXP (1), MXJ (1), MJP (1) NFP (1)
UKC
UGRACH (2), UKC All Stars 2003 |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Level 3; Sub-Levels 2 & 4;
Foundation |
| Comments |
I really enjoy
agility and love the team aspect of the sport. I enjoy
teaching classes and privates and want the handler and dog to
enjoy themselves. I've trained 4 different labs and each
one has been different. There are many different types
dogs in my class and they all keep me on my toes!
There isn't just one way of doing something - what works for
me might not work for someone else and what works for them
might not work for me. Always be willing to try something -
my favorite phrase with my students is "humor me and try
this." |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All
levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Monday through
Friday afternoons and all day on weekends |
Shelly
Weeks
poodlenut@hotmail.com |
Shelly & Rev |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Toy
poodles, labrador retriever, standard poodles (in
training) |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MX/MXJ (1), AX/AXJ (1)
UKC
UACHX (2)
NADAC
Elite Jumpers, Elite Standard, Open Gamblers |
| Venues Judged |
UKC |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Levels
1 & 2 |
| Comments |
Experienced
with small dogs. Licensed UKC judge. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All Levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Weekends |
Patti Jo
Yuswak
whtbc10@wi.rr.com
(formerly Patti Jo
Seglin)
|
 |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
German
Shepherd, Border Collies, Jack Russell Terrier, Beagle,
"All American" |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MACH (2), AX/AXJ (1), NAJ(1)
UKC
WAG ACH(1)*,
UGRACH (1), UACHX (1), UACH (1), UAGII (1), UAGI(1)
NADAC
EAC/EGC/EJC (1), OAC/OGC/OJC (1)
*
PJ & Danny was the first team to earn the WAG ACH!
|
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Level 3; Sub-Levels
1, 2 & 4 |
| Comments |
I
enjoy teaching all levels, from beginner to
advanced.
I have worked with very driven dogs and those
that need quite a bit of motivation. As you can
see from the breeds I have shown, I have worked
with large and small breeds. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
All Levels |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Friday
evenings and weekends (dependent on building
availability) |
 Former
WAG Instructors
Becky
Brewer
rbbrewer@aol.com |
Becky & Jib |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Flat-Coated
Retrievers |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MX (1), AX (1), MXJ (2)
UKC
U-ACHX (2) |
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Levels 2 & 3 |
| Comments |
|
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
No |
Joan
Castell
joancastell@owc.net |
Joan & Breezy |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
German Shepherd,
Jack Russell, Cardigan Welsh Corgi |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
AXP/AJP (1), NA/NAJ (1)
UKC
UACH (2), UAGII (1)
NADAC
Elite levels
|
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Level 1 Substitute |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
No |
No
longer living in our area....but a friend of WAG wherever she
goes!
Rae
Tanner
Rae@rjtanner.com |
© Skipper Productions |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Yorkshire Terriers,
Silky Terriers, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
MACH (1), MACH2 (1), MX/MXJ
UKC
UACH-X's
NADAC
Elite level titles
USDAA
Advanced Level |
| Venues Judged |
UKC, AKC |
| Comments |
Licensed AKC and UKC Agility Judge,
training and showing in agility for over 10 years. I have trained multiple breeds with varying speed and drive levels. In private lessons I try to work with the handler and dog to get the best performance possible for that particular team. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
Beginner through
Advanced |
| Private Lesson Availability |
Weekdays |
Ginny
Venning
gin@venning.com |
Ginny with Jane & Sally |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Shelties (fast &
slow) |
Venue
& # Titles Earned
(Only
highest level of each dog is shown) |
AKC
Excellent Level
UKC
UACHX
NADAC
Elite level titles
USDAA
, CPE
,
TDAA
(Teacup Dog Agility Assn)
Occasional competition
|
| Levels
Currently Taught |
Levels 2,3,4 |
| Comments |
Since starting
agility in 1995, I’ve learned and experimented with various
techniques from lots of classes, seminars and
experience. If I’ve learned anything, it’s there is
no one way to do anything. Everything depends on how you
and your dog work together and what you need as a unique team.
It’s to your advantage to build up a bag of handling
tricks that work for YOU. |
| Private Lesson
Instruction |
No |
In
Fond & Loving Memory of
Bonnie
Zich
October 30, 1953 -
February 19, 2005 |
Judge Jean Munger, Bonnie & MACH Flit |
| Breeds
Handled/Trained |
Border Collies |
|
