Heather's Dog School

12/02/2025

We're offering more agility foundation classes! We call it FUNdations not just because our classes are fun, but because agility is only fun when you and your dog learn the most critical foundation skills.

Our classes are unique with very small class sizes, professional training and supported with a full video library all of which sets you up for success with skills you won't learn anywhere else.

Our next session starts April 15th at 5:15 pm! Just click the link to register.

Schedule your appointment online Heather's Dog School

31/12/2024

Star and I are honored and very excited to be representing our country as part of Team USA!

30/12/2024

New Dog Agility FUNdations class is starting in January on Tuesdays!

Update: class is full!

We put the FUN in foundations because agility is only fun when you and your dog learn the proper way to get started.

Come learn all the secrets to starting agility the right way in this unique small group class limited to 3 dogs so that you get the most out of personal coaching with two professional trainers. Just click the link in the comments below to sign up or email your questions to [email protected]

16/12/2024

Update! Just one working spot left!!

Refusals can be so frustrating! If your dog passes by an obstacle, spins or hesitates or doesn't confidently head to the next obstacle, the judge will call a refusal - and there goes your clean run! Find out how to teach your dog to hold their commitment to an obstacle and learn holding skills to prevent refusals and keep your dog running smoothly through the course.

15/12/2024

Our special guest was the hit of the party! And she really partied herself out. 😂 💤 🎄

15/12/2024

Thanks to all our agility students that came out for our little Christmas party!

06/12/2024

This little nugget graduated from our Peach on a Leash program! Not only does she walk lovely on a leash for her dad during her daily walks, she coming when called and doing all her obedience behaviors beautifully.

Lucy, is it wrong I want you to be bit naughty so you can come back for more training? 😂 ❤️

16/11/2024

This UKI Masters Agility course is what we have set for the week. Course designer and judge Roman Lukac makes some really flowy and fun courses!

We’ll be training outside as long as the weather holds! Looks like another decent week is ahead! Yay!

13/11/2024

WORKSHOP JANUARY 4TH!

AKC and UKI agility folks! You're going to love this upcoming workshop at Premier Dog Sports & Event Center, LLC!

Refusals - those darn moments when your dog goes past the jump, a tunnel entrance or a contact - you get them back and have them take it, but it's already a fault. 😔

Or, your dog spins or hesitates as they approach an obstacle - that's a refusal fault again!

Refusals waste a lot of time on course and that little flub can make it hard for you to stay focused and calm as you handle the rest of the course.

As you advance to the upper levels of agility, one refusal means an "NQ" even if the rest of your run was perfect. It can be so frustrating!

Join me for this fun workshop where you will learn the biggest mistakes people make that cause refusals, how to teach your dog to commit to obstacles so you can get ready for the next one, and handling skills to help your dog stay focused on where they are going. Basically, you will learn how to stop getting refusals!

You can sign up using the QR code link to the form (its' also in the comments) or email me at [email protected]

12/11/2024

I have just 2 spots left in my 9 am Tuesday class Premier Dog Sports & Event Center, LLC on starting November 19th. Drop ins or full session.

Email me for details at [email protected]

My classes are limited to 4 dogs so you get lots of coaching time to work with your dog, but still also be able to learn from others while they are working.

[email protected]

03/11/2024

This is the fun course we have set up this week!

It might be our last week working outdoors unless the weather stays decent. 🤞

30/10/2024

Posting something different today! I don’t think I share enough about what I do here on a daily basis. One of our programs offers day training, where you drop your pupper off for a day of training and fun. This is just a few things I videoed from Monday (we trained more things than showed here, I’ll have to video more next time!)

Molly came for the first time, was introduced to a few dogs, one by one. It’s how proper socialization is done! 🙂 Mera has been here several times before, I knew they be good buddies!

30/10/2024

We had a great time at the UKI trial hosted by McCann Professional Dog Trainers!! We loved the flowy, but challenging courses designed by judge Joe Boudreau.

Star had some really great runs, mostly because I threw all caution to the wind and just ran for the fun of it!

29/10/2024

I have availability in my classes at Premier Dog Sports & Event Center, LLC on Tuesday mornings starting November 19th.

Class times are 8, 9 and 10 am. Please email me if you are interested AND list for me the class times you want IN ORDER OF YOUR PREFERENCE. I will do my best to accommodate your preferred time. [email protected]

My classes are limited to 4 dogs so you get lots of coaching time to work with your dog, but still also be able to learn from others while they are working.

[email protected]

26/10/2024

Videos of our runs from the AKC International Sweepstakes Championship!! I put these on my personal page, but I've had several people ask me to post here. If you'd like to look at the maps, they are in the comments.

24/10/2024

AKC and UKI agility folks! You're going to love this upcoming workshop at Premier Dog Sports & Event Center, LLC!

Refusals - those darn moments when your dog goes past the jump, a tunnel entrance or a contact - you get them back and have them take it, but it's already a fault. 😔
Or, your dog spins or hesitates as they approach an obstacle - that's a refusal fault again!

Refusals waste a lot of time on course and that little flub can make it hard for you to stay focused and calm as you handle the rest of the course.

As you advance to the upper levels of agility, one refusal means an "NQ" even if the rest of your run was perfect. It can be so frustrating!

Join me for this fun workshop where you will learn the biggest mistakes people make that cause refusals, how to teach your dog to commit to obstacles so you can get ready for the next one, and handling skills to help your dog stay focused on where they are going. Basically, you will learn how to stop getting refusals!

You can sign up using the link to the form in the comments or email me at [email protected]