AGILITY HANDLING WORKSHOPS with Barb DeMascio

Barb DeMascio has been involved with dogs all her life, and with dog sports for over 25 years. She has owned mixed breeds, a German Shepherd, Siberian Huskies, Flat-Coated Retrievers and currently owns a Golden mix, two Border Collies and a Parson Russell Terrier.
She competed in AKC obedience (to the U.D. Level), retriever hunt tests (earning 2 J.H. Titles) and the breed ring (handling one dog to his CH) with her Flat-coats. She now specializes in agility. She trialed all 3 of her Flatties in agility, and now shows her 2 BC’s and terrier at the masters level. She has been in the AKC and USDAA national finals numerous times, winning the USDAA Grand Prix in 2002.
She has attended three levels of Chicken Camp with Bob Bailey. She has taught at Say Yes, Power Paws, Competitive Edge, A Click Above and Kinetic Agility Camps. She CO-founded Flexible Flyers Agility Club and developed and taught all the levels of classes there for 11 years. She now teaches private and group lessons, as well as seminars at various locations.

MASTERS / ADVANCED HANDLING: This class for teams that have mastered all the equipment at full height and are competing at the Open/Advanced level or higher. Improve handling skills, learn to effectively read/walk courses, set lines and continue to build confidence and speedy teamwork.
Starts Monday, June 23, 4 PM
Starts Monday, June 23, 8 PM
Fee: $185. DTCCC Training members: $165.

NOVICE / STARTERS HANDLING: For the team that is competing at the Novice/Starters level or almost ring ready. Improve handling skills including: front/rear crosses, serpentines and obstacle discriminations. Dog must be easily doing full height contact obstacles and at least 6 straight-up weave poles in a sequence.
Starts Monday, June 23, 6:30 PM
Fee: $185. DTCCC Training members: $165.

Six week sessions. Open to members and non members. Limited to 8 teams.
You must preregister to attend. A space in the session with be confirmed only after receipt of application and payment.
For more information Email: infosec@dtccc.org or call 610-280-6960

SUMMER AGILITY WORKSHOPS with Shirlee O'Neill

Shirlee O’Neill first became involved in organized dog sports in the 1980’s. She competed in obedience with her Welsh Springer who earned a UD and multiple H.I.T.s. In the 1990’s she got involved in agility and became hooked. Her English Cocker made breed history by becoming the first Engie to attain the AKC and USDAA Agility Championship (MACH 1,2 and ADCH) and to date, the only Engie to place at AKC Agility Nationals (2nd place in the 16 inch division). She currently competes in USDAA agility with her Puli at the Masters level.

Shirlee has instructed puppy, pet beginners, obedience and agility classes. Over the last 10+ years she has focused on teaching competitive agility (Foundation to Masters levels). She believes in building a solid foundation through positive training. Her ability to break down exercises helps both the handler and dog achieve success and learn good foundation skills. She enjoys working with all types of dogs and helping their handlers get the most out of the dog they have.

ONE-JUMP DRILLS - Building Blocks to Handling In this workshop we will start with one-jump exercises that form the building blocks of handling a dog in a sequence or course. We will then apply the principles of the 1-jump drills to mini-sequences of jumps and tunnels. Here you will learn how and when to execute different handling maneuvers -- i.e. front crosses, rear crosses, pushes, serpentine and forward sends.
Participating dogs should be able to sequence tunnels and 6-8 jumps at height. This workshop is geared towards dogs training at a “pre-novice” level or dogs that need to revisit basic handling.
Sunday, June 22, 9 am to Noon.
Fee: $85. $75 for DTCCC Training members. Limited 8 teams. Auditor only $25

MOTION CUES– How They Affect Your Dog’s Path: For an agility team to navigate a sequence/course smoothly and efficiently the handler must communicate to the dog where they are going next. Various handling cues help relay this information. In this workshop we will focus on how your motion (acceleration, deceleration, lateral movement) helps cue your dog to extend forward or to prepare itself for a turn.
Participating dogs should be able to sequence tunnels and 10-12 jumps. This workshop is geared towards dogs that are ready to compete or are competing at a Novice level.
It would be beneficial (though not required) that you are familiar with the One-Jump Drills. If you are not, you may want to consider auditing that session.
Sunday, July, 13, 9 am to Noon.
Fee: $85. $75 for DTCCC Training members. Limited to 8 teams. Auditor only $25

Open to members and non members. You must preregister to attend.
A space in the workshop will be confirmed only after receipt of application and payment.
FMI: Email: infosec@dtccc.org or call 610-280-6960.

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