Puppy Power!!

PUPPY POWER!!!

 Get a paw up on the competition with this puppy head start program!

(Age: 8 weeks to 24 months)  

A half-day seminar presented by:  

Petra Ford, PT, CCRT 

of

Aqua Dog Rehabilitation, LLC

www.aquadogrehab.com 

Whether you plan to compete in agility, obedience, field, tracking, herding, etc…

 this seminar will provide you with fun activities and exercises that will not only 

prevent injury, but will improve your future athlete’s performance!   

 

At this hands-on seminar we will:

 

*  Review structure to identify potential areas of weakness

*  Teach exercises to strengthen and protect these areas

*  Provide fun activities that will improve your puppy’s body awareness, balance and proprioception and safely strengthen core muscles   

Saturday January 11, 2014

Tails U Win

Manchester, CT

1:00-4:30 pm 

                     • $80.00 per dog/owner team (limited number of working teams)

• $50.00 observer    .

• Snacks included

 

Sign up here:
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=L9o-V233MSIcc%2Ae5VP2q3w

 

Send with Check payable to:  Mary Champagne, 35 Sperry Dr, Guilford, CT 06437

 

 

Canine Conditioning

CANINE CONDITIONING

Preventing Injuries and Maximizing Performance

A one-day seminar presented by:

Petra Ford, PT, CCRT of

Aqua Dog Rehabilitation, LLC

www.aquadogrehab.com

 

Whether you compete in agility, obedience, schutzhund, herding, field work, etc... this seminar will provide you with the tools to develop a personalized conditioning program for your dog that will help prevent injury and improve your athlete’s performance!

At this hands-on seminar we will teach

 

 

Structure for function to identify potential areas of weakness

*Importance of a proper warm-up and cool down

*Stretching for injury prevention and early identification of injuries

*Components of a conditioning program

*How to develop a personalized conditioning program that will target your dog’s needs

 

 

 

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Tails U Win

Manchester, CT  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

$160 per dog/owner team (limited number of working teams)

$80 observer (observers will be paired with a dog/owner team

for hands-on learning)

Lunch included

 

 

Sign up here:

https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=L9o-V233MSIcc%2Ae5VP2q3w

Send with Check payable to: Mary Champagne, 35 Sperry Dr, Guilford, CT 06437

 

 

 

 

Super Seniors!!

The Agility Facility

Is pleased to host

SUPER SENIORS

 A Proactive Approach to the Aging Canine

 

A half-day seminar presented by:

Petra Ford, PT, CCRT

of

Aqua Dog Rehabilitation, LLC

www.aquadogrehab.com

 

Don’t watch helplessly as your old friend loses mobility and function

Be proactive – give your aging canine a new lease on life! 

 

At this hands-on seminar, you will learn:

*  To identify the early physical signs of aging!

*  To help your mature canine age gracefully!

*  Easy techniques that you can use IMMEDIATELY to improve your best friend’s flexibility, mobility, strength and function!

Saturday January 11, 2014

Tails U Win

www.tailsuwin.com

Manchester, CT

8:30-12:00

• $80.00 per dog/owner team (limited number of working teams)
• $50.00 observer (observers will be paired with a dog/owner team for hands-on learning)
• Continental Breakfast included

Sign up here:

https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=L9o-V233MSIcc%2Ae5VP2q3w

 

Send with Check payable to:  Mary Champagne, 35 Sperry Dr, Guilford, CT 06437

What's My Line Handling Workshop

What's My Line

What is the best line to take on course? Is collection on a jump your best option or will keeping your dog in extension give you your best course time? How do you cue this? Come to this workshop to find out!

Jumps and tunnels will be used. Open to all levels as this is beneficial for the novice level dogs/handlers who want to learn how to cue their dogs correctly to the Masters level team that want to improve their course time and/or reduce wide turns

Colchester location

December 12

Thursday 6-8 pm

Cost $50/team

email to reserve a spot

agilebug@gmail.com

 

 

 

November Classes in Colchester

Colchester

Tuesdays

Starting November 12

 

Novice Handling/Obstacle skills 6-7:30

This is a novice level class that will focus on short handling drills and obstacle skills. This class is open to dogs that need better obstacle skills such as weaves and contacts.

Masters Handling 7:30-9

Masters level course work with the introduction and introduction of some international style handling skills. Dogs should be competing in the Masters/Excellent level

All classes are 1 1/2 hours long run for 6 weeks, $140/session
Classes are limited to 8 teams

To register for classes in Colchester:
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=prG5e3H6uXhOU4SI26IJyQ

 

October/November classes Killingworth

Fall Schedule

Killingworth, CT

October/November

Starting Monday November 4, 2013

 

Agility Foundations 6-7:00

 

This class lays the foundation for a successful agility career for you and your dog. Dogs and handlers will learn how to work together, teach balance and body awareness. Some basic “obedience for agility” will be included. Several dogs will be on the floor at once so some focus exercises will be touched upon as well. Introduction to obstacles included

 

Puppies should be a minimum of 4 months

Cost $125/6 weeks

 

 



 

Novice Handling/obstacle basics  7:30-9:00

 

This is a “tweener” class where the dogs are sequencing with jumps and tunnels and contacts and weave poles are still in the “training stage”. Dogs will finish up their training and begin sequencing with all obstacles. This is where it will all comes together

Cost $140/6 weeks

To sign up for classes, click on this link
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=99QKnUzI7NnIN-yjKnveNg




Cynosports 2013

Cynosports experience 2013

Murfreesborough, Tennessee

 

The dogs and I went to Tennessee for the 2013 Cynosports World Games! What a blast we had.

The goal was to give Pace, my 2 1/2 year old a good experience at a national event with no pressure. There were over 1100 dogs entered! It was Bug's last year in the Championship division jumping 22".

 

We met our goals and had a blast. This time at nationals, I don't wish I could have "another run" in any of my classes! I am happy with each and every run we had.

 

Here is a video of our adventures

 

 

Click and enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eu3upXQc2I&feature=c4-overview&list=UUNLcVu0CyKxMjLizAOkvZFQ

 

Don't Fall into Winter unprepared!!

Heading into Fall workshops

 

Saturday October 19 , 2013

Location Training room at Pieper-Olson Vet in Middletown, CT

 

Getting to know your dog

This workshop is geared towards active/sporting dogs but can be implemented towards any dog.

Learn how to recognize the signs when your dog is injured. Signs can often times be very subtle. You know something is wrong but you just can't put your finger on it. First you have to know what your dog feels like when they are not injured.

*This is not a workshop to diagnose a problem that is going on now but rather teach you how to evaluate your own dog on a daily to weekly basis.

 

This is an interactive workshop for you and your dog

 

Limit 6 dogs/handlers

 

10a-noon

$50/team

 

Canine Conditioning

Going into winter, sometimes it's tough to get outside to exercise your dogs because of the darkness, cold or weather. This workshop is great for keeping your dog fit, stronger and great for giving them something constructive to do with their active brains. Exercises you can do with your dog in your living room! It's also great for bonding time with your furry friend. This workshop is great for puppies, adults and geriatric dog.

 

This is an interactive workshop for you and your dog

 

Limit 6 dogs/handlers

 

1p-3p $50/team

 

 

Agility Handler Warm ups and stretches

For the Human part of the team! We spend all kinds of money and time keeping our dogs fit. There are 2 parts of your team!! Proper warm ups and stretching is vital for the human part as well as the dog to keep you moving at your best and to avoid injuries. It's important to be stretching correctly!!

Michele Nanfito will guide you through these very important exercises and help you to develop a routine.

 

Limit 6 Humans

 

3:15-5:15

$50/person

 

To Register:

https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=L9o-V233MSIcc%2Ae5VP2q3w

 

You can pay via paypal but fees unfortunately apply

You can cancel paypal at the registration and you will remain registered and mail a check.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Chiropractic and Massage will be available

Sunday October 20 during workshop hours in

Killingworth, CT

Canine Chiropractic

Handler Massage

 



Michele Nanfito, Human massage therapy!

{Profile pending}

 

Taking appointments. Put Handler Massage in subject line

email agilebug@gmail.com

 

Dr. Lisa St. Aubin Canine Chiropractic!

Taking appointments. Put Canine Chiropractic in subject line

Email agilebug@gmail.com for an appointment time.
 

Lisa St. Aubin, DVM, MPVM, CVSMT

Dr. Lisa St. Aubin graduated veterinary school from the University of

California at Davis with a dual degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a

Master's in Preventive Veterinary Medicine(MPVM).  After practicing small

animal and exotic medicine for two years in California, she re-located

back to the east coast to complete a one year internship in aquatic animal

medicine at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic CT, followed by a one year

position at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence RI.  Since that

time, she has worked at various small animal and exotic practices as a

relief veterinarian, but her passion has always remained with improving

the function and performance of canine athletes.   In order to pursue

advanced training in veterinary spinal manipulative therapy (also known as

chiropractic medicine), Dr. St. Aubin recently received her VSMT

certification from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center (HOWC).   The HOWC is

the only private school that provides state approved programs and that is

accredited under the US Department of Education by the Accrediting Council

for Continuing Education and Training (www.accet.org

<http://www.accet.org/>). This is an intense 226 hour post- graduate

education and certification program with an emphasis in functional and

integrative neurology in both canine and equine patients as it applies to

VSMT.  In addition, Dr. St. Aubin is a certified member of the College of

Animal Chiropractors (http://collegeofanimalchiropractors.org

<http://collegeofanimalchiropractors.org/en>).

Dr. St. Aubin has a special interest in performance and working dogs and

increasing their quality of life as well as their endurance capabilities.

She shares her home with her Border Collie, Riley J Dog and a Dutch

Shepherd, Maicoh. She trains and competes in various canine sports

including agility, French Ring, stock and dock diving.

Heeling Hands Veterinary Services, LLC

Lisa B. St. Aubin, DVM, MPVM, CVSMT

Certified Member of the College of Animal Chiropractors


 

Autumn Agility workshops

Something for everyone

Sunday October 20, 2013
Killingworth, CT
Indoors in a riding arena


 

 

Run Clean for the Novice Handler

Do you have difficulty remember where you're going? What cross to put where? You don't want to frustrate your dog but want to get it right! This workshop will help you to memorize and understand how to implement your handling correctly. Your dog may be of the 2 legged variety if you wish. We have plenty of volunteer "dogs". You will also get a chance to run your 4 legged dog so be sure to bring him along

 

Limit to 6 teams

$50/team

 

9-11:00

 

Jumping Drills

Show your dog how to balance and scope through these jump exercises. Grids will be based on Susan Salo's method of training. Open to all dogs age 4 months and older with no age limit. We will use jump bumps for puppies

 

Limit 6 teams

$50/team

 

12-2:00

 

 

Run Clean for the Experienced Handler/Dog!!

Sometimes you have to "think on your feet" while running your dog. Things don't go as planned because you either got lost or your dog has something else on his mind. Learn how to focus and do in the heat of things. This workshop will keep you thinking :-)

Open to dogs that are sequencing 10-15 obstacles or more

 

Limit 6 teams

$50/team

 

3-5:00

 

To Register:

https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=L9o-V233MSIcc%2Ae5VP2q3w

 

You can pay via paypal but fees unfortunately apply

You can cancel paypal at the registration and you will remain registered and mail a check.



New Classes starting up

Colchester

Tuesdays

Starting September 24

 

Novice Handling 6-7:30

This is a novice level course that will include short drills with all obstacles. At least one contact obstacle and/or weave poles will be included in the sequences. Dogs should be doing all obstacles and handlers have an understanding of terms/cues.

Masters Handling 7:30-9

Masters level course work with the introduction and introduction of some international style handling skills. Dogs should be competing in the Masters/Excellent level

All classes are 1 1/2 hours long run for 6 weeks, $140/session

To register for classes in Colchester:
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=prG5e3H6uXhOU4SI26IJyQ

 

Killingworth

Mondays

Starting October 7

Master level handling 3:00-4:30

 

Masters level course work with the introduction and introduction of some international style handling skills. Dogs should be competing in the Masters/Excellent level

To register for classes in Killingworth
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=99QKnUzI7NnIN-yjKnveNg

 

 

Fall classes

Fall 2013 Classes in Killingworth and Colchester

 

 

Killingworth

Mondays

Starting September 9

Master level handling 2-3:30

 

Masters level course work with the introduction and introduction of some international style handling skills. Dogs should be competing in the Masters/Excellent level

 

Novice Handling/obstacle basics 3:30-5:00

 

This is a “tweener” class where the dogs are sequencing with jumps and tunnels and contacts and weave poles are still in the “training stage”. Dogs will finish up their training and begin sequencing with all obstacles. This is where it will all come

5:00-6:00 (break)

Agility Foundations II 6:00-7:30

(Starting 9/16)

This is a continuation of Agility Foundations. Progression of obstacle training and handling will be the focus of this class. Handling is taught with cones and tunnels and obstacles are taught separately. Dogs should be able to work off leash in this class

 

Novice Handling/obstacle basics  7:30-9:00

 

This is a “tweener” class where the dogs are sequencing with jumps and tunnels and contacts and weave poles are still in the “training stage”. Dogs will finish up their training and begin sequencing with all obstacles. This is where it will all come

To register for Monday classes in Killingworth
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=99QKnUzI7NnIN-yjKnveNg

 

Colchester

Tuesdays

Starting September 24

 

Novice Handling 6-7:30

This is a novice level course that will include short drills with all obstacles. At least one contact obstacle and/or weave poles will be included in the sequences. Dogs should be doing all obstacles and handlers have an understanding of terms/cues.

Masters Handling 7:30-9

Masters level course work with the introduction and introduction of some international style handling skills. Dogs should be competing in the Masters/Excellent level

All classes are 1 1/2 hours long run for 6 weeks, $140/session

To register for classes in Colchester:
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=prG5e3H6uXhOU4SI26IJyQ

 

 



August run throughs

Weekend workshops and run-throughs!!

Portland, CT

  

Saturday August 17

10-1:00 Mock trial run throughs

Is your dog a little "trial savvy"? He does his contacts perfectly in classes and at home?

Do you have a young or green dog you want to expose to different environments or just come out and have some fun?

Newbies to agility and competition. Come volunteer and learn the ins and outs of agility trials. Learn the different jobs needed to keep a trial going. Agility trials are run by volunteers and can't go on without you.

These run throughs will be held trial style with ring crew, judge, timer scribe etc.

register just so we have an idea of how many dogs/handlers are coming. You should get between 2-3 runs. Pay the day of the event

Cost: $5/run

To sign up:
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=Grq6WzhLhfWZI5yE%2AUZCgQ

Questions:
email agilebug@gmail.com
 

Joining us for vendors are:

Dr. Lisa St. Aubin Canine Chiropractic!

Michele Nanfito, Human massage therapy!

Mary Champagne's Bravo treats and chews for sale

Photographer pending

Taking appointments for Canine Chiropractic treatments

Email agilebug@gmail.com for an appointment time.

Lisa St. Aubin, DVM, MPVM, CVSMT

Dr. Lisa St. Aubin graduated veterinary school from the University of

California at Davis with a dual degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a

Master's in Preventive Veterinary Medicine(MPVM).  After practicing small

animal and exotic medicine for two years in California, she re-located

back to the east coast to complete a one year internship in aquatic animal

medicine at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic CT, followed by a one year

position at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence RI.  Since that

time, she has worked at various small animal and exotic practices as a

relief veterinarian, but her passion has always remained with improving

the function and performance of canine athletes.   In order to pursue

advanced training in veterinary spinal manipulative therapy (also known as

chiropractic medicine), Dr. St. Aubin recently received her VSMT

certification from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center (HOWC).   The HOWC is

the only private school that provides state approved programs and that is

accredited under the US Department of Education by the Accrediting Council

for Continuing Education and Training (www.accet.org

<http://www.accet.org/>). This is an intense 226 hour post- graduate

education and certification program with an emphasis in functional and

integrative neurology in both canine and equine patients as it applies to

VSMT.  In addition, Dr. St. Aubin is a certified member of the College of

Animal Chiropractors (http://collegeofanimalchiropractors.org

<http://collegeofanimalchiropractors.org/en>).

Dr. St. Aubin has a special interest in performance and working dogs and

increasing their quality of life as well as their endurance capabilities.

She shares her home with her Border Collie, Riley J Dog and a Dutch

Shepherd, Maicoh. She trains and competes in various canine sports

including agility, French Ring, stock and dock diving.

Heeling Hands Veterinary Services, LLC

Lisa B. St. Aubin, DVM, MPVM, CVSMT

Certified Member of the College of Animal Chiropractors



August Workshops

Agility Workshops

Portland, CT

 

Saturday August 17

 

2:00-5:00 Agility Handling Foundations

 

For young dogs and puppies of all ages. Give your dog the proper foundation for handling right from the start. A different twist for teaching your young dogs. Do you have a green dog that has too much handlers focus or obstacle focus? This "twist" of training will give you and your dogs the knowledge of how to go back and forth between handler and obstacle focus when needed.

 

Cost: $50/team limited to 6

 

 

Sunday August 18

9-noon

Back by popular demand

Rear crosses

Trouble with rears? Is your dog not reading it or do you need help with mechanics? In this class, you will have a better understanding of the different types of rear crosses whether it's no motion, rear on the flat or straight line rear cross.

 

Cost: $50/team limited to 6

 

1-4

Contacts-Let's be clear

Does your dog hold his contacts at home or in training but not at a trial? Do you know what releases your dog from his contacts? Learn how to time your releases just right so your dog knows exactly what is going to release him to run the course.

The dogwalk and teeter will be the main focus of this workshop

 

Cost: $50/team limited to 6

 

 

To sign up:
https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=Grq6WzhLhfWZI5yE%2AUZCgQ

Questions:
email agilebug@gmail.com



 

Tuesday classes in Colchester

Colchester

Tuesday

 

6-7:30 Novice/Advanced Handling (8) Starting 7/30

This is a novice level course that will include short drills with all obstacles. At least one contact obstacle and/or weave poles will be included in the sequences. Dogs should be doing all obstacles and handlers have an understanding of terms/cues. Also an introduction to internationals skills

7:30-9 Masters Handling (8) Starting 7/30

Masters level course work including some international style handling skills. Dogs should be competing in the Masters/Excellent level

 

To Sign up for Tuesdays in Colchester

https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=prG5e3H6uXhOU4SI26IJyQ

 

 

Happy 4th of July!!

Workshops and Run throughs on the 4th!

Portland, CT

 

 

10:00-12:00 2x2 Weave poles!

 Introduction to weave poles and/or to fix entries/exits.

Dogs should be a minimum of 10 months old

$50/team

 

12:15-2:15 Recall to heel and use on course

There are 6 locations at a jump the will cue your dog to collect, turn or extend. Learn how to use all 6 to negotiate your way around a course. Adult dogs will use jumps/tunnels and puppies will use jump stations/tunnels.

*Dog should be a minimum of 6 months no maximum age.

*Exercises will be modified to the level of the team

$50/team

 

2:30-4:30 Run Throughs!

2 minutes on course with your dog. Use or toys and/or non crumbly food are welcome. Work through some of your trial bugaboos, run your dog in a different location and just come have some fun!

$5/run (please be on time for your walk through)

 

Email me to sign up for the workshops and rsvp for the run throughs

agilebug@gmail.com