Upcoming Events
TREIBBALL SEMINAR “LET’S HERD BALLS”
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY - March 17 or March 18, 2012
PRESENTED BY - PAT MILLER, CPDT, CDBC
Treibball is a competitive dog sport that is based on sheep herding. The “sheep” are balls that the dog is taught to push/herd into a pen. The handler will direct the dog off leash using 8 balls (sheep), with obedience and herding signals. All balls must be in the pen in 15 minutes and then the dog lies down at the entrance to the pen to keep the balls/sheep in. Click here to learn more about this exciting seminar!
What's New at the Academy
February 3, 2012
New Agility Fundamentals Class on Feb. 27 to March 19 - Click Here to See the Class Schedule
Our next Seminar, TREIBBALL SEMINAR 'LET’S HERD BALLS', SATURDAY OR SUNDAY - March 17 or March 18, 2012, PRESENTED BY - PAT MILLER, CPDT, CDBC. Click Here to learn more and to sign up online!
Video Services will be available at Show-N-Gos, to record your run-thru at HD quality. Click Here to learn about our Video Services.
Due to the demand for swimming
time slots at the Swim Club, a 48-Hour Cancellation Policy is now in effect.
Please read the New Cancellation Policy.
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
Taking Reservations, Call
302-588-POOL (302-588-7665)
The Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club is getting many breeds into the water, helping the dogs with cardiovascular conditioning and even conditioning their coat and skin.
Call 302-588-7665 or fill out our online Sigh Up Form to schedule a swim evaluation, and Carrie will help teach your dog how much fun swimming can be! Click Here to see all the action, with some videos and photos!
About the Academy
Special Training for Deaf Boxers
Unique Training for Cute Boxer Puppies
John and Maria Harrington called with a request to aid them in the basic obedience of their new boxer puppies. That in itself was not too surprising, but the puppies were. Kayla and Seamus turned out to be two beautiful white boxer puppies.
Click Here to read the whole story and see how much the puppies enjoy the training!
Don BrownOwner / Head Instructor / TrainerWith his Standard Poodles: Rolex & Ross Don Brown is the owner of The Academy of Dog Training and Agility. With
more than 25 years of experience training, showing and breeding dogs, he is
well versed in the necessary components for dogs to be positive members of
their communities. Don started out in confirmation, owner handling his
English Pointers to their championships.
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Lauren BlacksonAgility Instructor / TrainerWith her Border Collies: Karma & April Lauren Blackson began competing in AKC and USDAA agility with her Border Collie, April, in 2004 when she was just 13 years old. Over the years April and Lauren have successfully made it into the Excellent level in AKC, and the Masters level in USDAA. In March of 2008, Lauren and April attended their first AKC Nationals in Tulsa, OK and finished 67 out of 220 dogs in the height class. In September of 2008 April achieved her ADCH (Agility Dog Champion) Title in USDAA, followed by a MACH (Masters Agility Champion) Title in AKC in November of 2008. In March of 2009, Lauren and April attended the AKC Nationals for a second time, this time in Concord, North Carolina where they finished 27 out 251 dogs in their height class. In November 2009, they attended the USDAA Cynosport World Games in Scottsdale, AZ and successfully made it into the Semi-finals of Grand Prix. In addition to her training with the Academy, she has also attended seminars and taken private lessons with some of the top agility competitors on the East Coast including Chris Halling, Barb and Roseanne Demascio, Sandi Daniels, and Darlene Paul. She thoroughly enjoys training, and loves to pass on her knowledge to up and coming agility handlers. Lauren recently added a new border collie, Karma, to the family, and is hoping that one day she will have just as much success in agility as her big sister April. When Lauren isn't working with her dogs, she is busy studying as a Pre-vet student at the University of Delaware.
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Jane StanleyAssistant Instructor / TrainerWith her Bouvier des Flandres: Riley, Ellie, & Spirit
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Carrie EicherAssistant Instructor / Trainer / Swimming PawsWith her Doberman Pinscher: Anya
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Cheryl UlissiAssistant Instructor / TrainerWith her Chihuahua: Choo Choo Miniature Poodle: Cloe Powder Puff Chinese Crested: Buddy Want to know more about the breed: Chihuahuas |
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Sue SchneiderAssistant Instructor / Trainer / Canine Massage TherapistWith her EntleBucher Mountain Dogs |
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Janine BrittonHandling / Conformation InstructorWith Houdini
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Charles BalukPublic Relations Manager / Facility CareWith his Miniature Australian Shepherd: Alyssa
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Martin SteinbergSwimming Paws Assistant Instructor / Pool DesignerWith Jordan, the Princess
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Anna BrownOffice ManagerWith Oscar, Skeeter and Rolex |
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Danielle LeinsApprenticeWith Choo Choo |
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Geneva BrownJunior ApprenticeWith her Belgian Malinois: Hans
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Dustin BrittonInformation Technology Consultant / WebmasterWith Houdi Want to know more about the Whippet from the American Whippet Club |
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Building Rentals are Available
Our Facility is Available for Canine-Related Events and Organizations
Our Facility is available for canine-related events and organizations, so please check our Calendar of Classes and Events to see when it's available. Please contact Don Brown by phone at (302) 588-4636 or by email at don@academyofdogtraining.com to discuss rental rates and to schedule a tour of our Academy.
