Sunset Hills Dog Training

06/18/2025

🌞 Summer Mini-Seminar Series Launch!

We’re thrilled to announce the kickoff of our Summer Mini-Seminar Series—open to all students!

Our first seminar, “Start Line Stay Behaviors” with Norah Strebel, will be held on June 24th from 8–10 PM.

📍 Limited to just 10 dog/handler teams, so be sure to grab your spot early!

👉 Register here

We can't wait to see you there!

06/12/2025

The Essence of GOOD Breeding! GOOD Breeders aren’t just producing puppies; they’re cultivating a legacy. They spend years researching, planning, and investing in their dogs. GOOD Breeders prioritize Health Testing, Titling, and providing a nurturing environment, investing thousands of dollars in their dogs. They devote countless hours to grooming, traveling, researching, and caring for their dogs. Though they face challenges, their love for the breed keeps them going. 👉Instead of searching for a puppy, find a breeder whose dogs and program inspire you. Build a relationship, learn about their goals, and be patient. GOOD Breeders are driven by a genuine passion for the breed, and their dedication is truly inspiring.👈
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06/12/2025

🚨 NEW CLINIC ALERT! 🚨

Calling all agility teams ready to level up! Kristin is teaching three ISC Trial Prep Clinics right here at Versa:

📍 June 6
📍 June 19
📍 July 2

ISC (International Sweepstakes Class) courses bring the speed, the spacing, and the flow—and Kristin’s here to help you tackle them with confidence. Learn how to assess ISC-style courses, strategize effectively, and bring out the best in your team on challenging international-style designs.

💥 Fast, fun, and thoughtfully technical—these clinics are for dogs and handlers who want to fly!

🐾 Special shoutout to Stash, the fierce floof featured here, showing us how it’s done!

👉 Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Register now at https://versadog.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/events.aspx

05/19/2025

Congratulations to Andrea and Dug on winning Best in Show at the Teton Grooming Expo under world-class groomer McKenzie Murphy!

Dug is 10 years young :)

05/06/2025

Share your favorite moments from the beehive cluster. Here's one of mine!

04/30/2025

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At a local dog show in Farmington, 12-year-old Peyton Turnbull and his boxer, Tory, are proving that dog shows are about more than just trophies and titles.

04/27/2025

With the Salty Dogz trial coming up in a few weeks, I have scheduled ACT 2 and ACT 2 J trials.
This is a great event opportunity for Novice Dogs to run a course and earn their ACT course test titles.
We keep it small and super fun. If you are running a Novice Dog at the end of the month, this is a fun way to prepare!!!
We will Be holding the ACT 2 Jumpers on Wednesday, May 7th. You can register here. https://calendly.com/sunsethillsdogtraining/actj-2
We will be holding ACT 2 standard On Wednesday, May 21st

Each entry includes both runs, and you can earn your title that day.

ACT2 test is for dogs who can do all jumps, tunnels and complete 6 weave polesThis is a great way to get a young dog or handler ready for the show ring, and to earn an ACTJ 2 title.This includes both round 1 and round 2 for your title.

04/18/2025

Did you know? Dogs must be 24 months or older for OFA Hip and Elbow certification, and 12 months or older for Cardiac, Patellas, and Thyroid certification. There is no age minimum for eye certification, nor for DNA, since DNA does not change as the dog ages.

The OFA also does Preliminary evaluations on hips and elbows before 24 months of age. However, they will need to be re-evaluated again for a final certification once the dog reaches 24 months.

Individual breeds may have different minimum age requirements for their CHIC program, which is determined by their parent club.

For more information, visit https://ofa.org

02/17/2025

Come one come all and help the Salty Dogz Agility Club set up for a fun weekend of agility.
Dogs, raffle, Food by Cathryn Hanson, and even photographs!

None of it happens until we have helpers set up the show. Remember, Agility trials happen because there are awesome people who all pitch in to make it a success.

We will be setting up on Thursday at 3 pm. Come help us set up and you can set up camp for the weekend after the rings are set up.

Also, we often struggle to get started in the mornings. So we'd love to have people come and work first thing in the morning. It's a great opportunity for upcoming competitors to learn the ropes and make friends. It means a lot if you can be there early and help us get going.

I appreciate everyone who has stepped up to help. Whether it's been jump setting or hospitality, or our upcoming competitors who come early to volunteer even though they are not showing. Everyone is appreciated.

I'm looking forward to an a GREAT time with all of you!

01/27/2025

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The English Springer Spaniel is a sweet-faced, lovable bird dog of great energy, stamina, and brains. Sport hunters appreciate the duality of working Springers: handsome, well mannered pets during the week, and trusty hunting, show and performance buddies on weekends.

Are you interested in this breed? The OFA, working with the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock:
- Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHip)
- Elbow Dysplasia
- ACVO Eye Exam
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- DNA Repository
Optional but recommended:
- FUCOSIDOSIS
- PFK
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Autoimmune Thyroiditis
- Cardiac (Basic, congenital, or advanced via a cardiologist)

Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements are issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria.

For more information about the English Springer Spaniel, please visit the parent club website: https://englishspringerspaniels.org/
For more information about the CHIC program, check out the OFA: https://ofa.org/chic-programs/

01/25/2025

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01/20/2025

Trooper has been so much fun. He's already had success in the show ring, he's getting the hang of agility, and loves to play scent (we are working on being gentle with the boxes before we trial.)

He's a super sweet boy, and his health clearances make a breeder smile. CHIC #: 200401

He's the sire of our upcoming litter.

I will be looking for someone to co-own my pick male puppy with. If you are interested in showing and in dog sports, please reach out and we can see if you'll be the right fit.