Monday, July 18, 2022

Training, Coaching & Strengthening Top Performance Dogs Since 1985

Speedoggie Performance Dog Training

Spirit Animal Fitness & Reiki Massage



Chris Ott is a full time dog agility competitor, coach, award winning author of dog training materials and international seminar presenter. She is also a top breeder of performance Border Collies. Students and dogs of her breeding have won Westminster Kennel Club’s Agility Championships, AKC/Eukanuba National Agility Invitational, AKC, USDAA and UKI Agility Championships, as well as being selected to represent the USA at FCI World Championships and Crufts. Many of Chris’ students hold placements in the nations top 5 of their breed. Speedoggie has been turning out successful performance dog teams for close to four decades.


Chris is well known for her in-depth knowledge of individual dog breeds and how best to train dogs of different body types and temperaments. Chris works with all breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds, at all levels of training. Her training program produces dogs that compete well into their senior years while remaining sound and healthy throughout their careers. Chris is also known for her problem solving skills and customized training programs to fit each teams individual needs.


Chris dedicates hundreds of hours a year and travels internationally to continuing her own education in both dog training and behavior, rehabilitation and injury prevention, agility judging and course design, as well as adult (human) learning to better help all her students and their dogs regardless of their learning styles. 





ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Multi-Year USA World Team

Multi-Year USA European Open World Championship Team 

USDAA Cynosport World Steeplechase Champion

Multi-Year Team Coach USA European Open Junior World Championships

Multi-Year AKC National Championships Finalist

Multi-Year USDAA National Championships Finalist

Multi-Year Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Medalist

Multi-Year ESPN Great Outdoor Games Medalist

Guinness World Record Holder for Dog Weaving

GJP (Global Judging Program) Affiliate Agility Judge

AKC Breeder Of Merit

Master Reiki Practitioner

Master Canine Fitness Trainer

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator 






MEMBER:

IAADP (International Association of Assistance Dog Partners)

IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals)

NADOI (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors)

APDT (American Pet Dog Training Association)

AKC (American Kennel Club)

USDAA (United States Dog Agility Association)

UKI (United Kingdom Agility International)





LESSONS AVAILABLE IN THREE LOCATIONS:


Indoor at Premier Sports Center in Southampton, NJ


Outdoor & Indoor in Jackson, NJ


Indoor in Dover, PA







CONTACT:


SpeedoggieAgility@me.com















Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Private Lessons Available with Chris Ott in South Hampton, NJ




I am offering indoor private lessons at Premier Sports Center in Southampton, NJ. This facility is turfed and climate controlled. Visit www.premiersportscenternj.com FMI on the facility.



FMI and/or to reserve a lesson time, please email me at SpeedoggieAgility@me.com. Hours are limited and book quickly.




Monday, October 26, 2020

Fall Session Agility Group Classes At Speedoggie


Fall Session of outdoor Agility Group Classes At Speedoggie Performance Dog Training with Multi-Year World Team Member & National Champion Chris Ott

Starting the week of November 9th

Monday Evening:
5-6pm Puppy/Young Dog Foundation (1 opening)
6-7:30pm Advanced Handling (FULL)
Tuesday Evening:
7-8pm Young Dog Handling (2 openings)
Wednesday Evening:
NEW classes forming! These classes will be tailored to the level/skills of the participants. If you are interesting in a Wednesday evening class PM/Email and let us know what levels/topics you and your dog are looking for.
Thursdays Morning:
NEW classes forming! These classes will be tailored to the level/skills of the participants. If you are interesting in a Wednesday evening class PM/Email and let us know what levels/topics you and your dog are looking for.


All classes are held outdoors in our fully fenced and lighted 120x95' grass ring with regulation AKC/USDAA equipment. All classes starting the week of November 9th. 





Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Thursday Evening Group Classes at Princeton Dog Training Club Starting January 2020

Now Forming:
Thursday Evening Group Classes 
with
Multi-Year AKC World Agility Team Member, European Open Team Member & Guinness World Record Holder for Dog Weaving
Chris Ott  


Starting: January-Feb 2020 
at 
Princeton Dog Training Club’s Indoor Facility
(https://www.princetondogtrainingclub.com/facility.html)


6-7pm Group Class (level pending)
7-8pm Group Class (level pending)
8-9pm Group Class (level pending)

Classes will run for 6 weeks starting January 2nd, 2020
Cost:  $175

If you are interested in training in one of the group classes please send an email to SpeedoggieAgility@me.com and let me know what level/topic your interested in. Feel free to send me your suggestions/requests. I will choose the level/topics by popular demand.

Level Ideas:
Young Dog Course Work
Advanced Level Course Work
Masters Level Course Work
Puppy/Young Dog FUNdamentals

Handling Techniques and Application 





Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Speedoggie Online Training Classrooms open TODAY!

These Are The Last Class Sessions for 2019!
All Classes Start October 1st!


For the October/November class session we have extended all our online classes to 8 weeks! Lessons are posted every two weeks and you have a full two weeks to practice, post your practice videos and get individual coaching that is specific to you and your dog. As always, participants have access too all coaching reviews and advice for entire class, as well as participate in all group discussions.

These classes are all held on Facebook, each classroom is a private Facebook page that you will have access to for a full 6 months (in read only format) after the 
completion of the course


All classes are limited so register early to assure a working spot.


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ROCK SOLID WEAVEPOLE ENTRIES
Accuracy • Consistency • Speed
Whether you are just beginning your weave pole sequencing or you are already competing at the highest levels, mastering independent weave entries at speed is a must have skill for every team! In this class you will learn fun and creative ways to work on independent weave entries without having to put your dogs through endless repetitions. 

This class teaches, in detail, a unique and fun skill game that you can practice in small spaces that will improve your dog’s weave pole entry success! Class covers everything from forward focus, speed and weight shift to accuracy and precision in real world situations, and much, much, more. The class is the first in a series of classes to teach you the tools necessary to train your dog to have rock solid weaves in a fun and motivating environment.  This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for fast, independent weavepoles. 

The exercises in this class can be done with any type of weave pole (competition standard poles, weave-a-matics, channel poles, 2x2, etc). Dogs participating in this class should have an understanding of how to weave between poles. Beginner dogs are welcome and exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated.

Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 4, 6 or 12 weavepoles
Space needed: Average living room size

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"WEAVE'EM ALL!"
PREVENTING WEAVEPOLE POP OUTS

Independent, Accurate, Consistent
and Fast Weavepoles... All 12 of Them!


This class is a follow up class to the Rock Solid Weavepole Entries. It is recommended (but not required) that participants in this class complete Part I of this series. 

In this class we will present upbeat and innovative skills exercises designed to fix weave pole pop out problems as well as improve you and your dog’s overall weave pole performance success. The class covers everything you need to help your dog complete the all the weave poles quickly and accurately, independent of your handling position and in distracting situations.This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for fast, independent weavepoles. 

The exercises in this class can be done with any type of weave pole (competition standard poles, weave-a-matics, channel poles, 2x2, etc). Dogs participating in this class should have a basic understanding of how to weave. Beginner dogs are welcome as exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated. 

Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 12 weave poles. Many exercises can be adapted to 6 poles if a full set of 12 is not available.  Winged jumps and a tunnel are used in the demonstration videos but substitutions of common household items can be used as a substitute. 

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BEYOND ROCK SOLID
WEAVEPOLE ENTRIES

Independence • Confidence • Focus

This class is a follow up class to the Rock Solid Weavepole Entries and Weave'em All! Preventing Weavepole Pop Out Classes. It is recommended (but not required) that participants in this class complete Part I & II of this series. 

In this class we are focusing on the weave entries and exits, as well as taking those skills and sequencing the entry at speed from other obstacles, focusing on solid collection skills for the at speed challenges. This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for fast, independent weavepoles. depende

The exercises in this class can be done with any type of weave pole (competition standard poles, weave-a-matics, channel poles, 2x2, etc). Dogs participating in this class should have an understanding of how to weave between 6-12 poles. Beginner dogs are welcome and exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated.

Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 6 or 12 weavepoles, 2 jumps, table/platform

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REALLY RELIABLE RELEASE CUES

Confident • Motivated • Consistent


Tired of babysitting your dogs stay performance or worse yet, faulting an otherwise beautiful run do to a self released start line, early contact release or exiting the table before the end of the count? If so then this class is for you!

Start lines, contact releases and table performances all have one thing in common and that is the dog should hold position until released. Regardless of what your preferred position and release cues are, this class will help you develop and strengthen you and your dogs performance with simple exercise and fun games that are easily taught and practiced even in the smallest of training spaces.This class also covers in detail the best ways to reward your dog for the behavior you are asking. Timing of rewards and cues, placement of rewards and the rate of your reinforcement are critical when striving for consistent results.

Whether your just beginning your training or are already in competition, having a reliable stay is paramount to your ability to handle effectively. This class is back by popular demand and will instruct you on fun and creative ways to work on your release cues without harsh corrections or having to walk your dog off of a course because they self released from a stay. This class will help you create an upbeat learning environment for you and your dog to work in. Also, since this is an online class you are free to work each weeks lessons when its convenient to your schedule. 

Class Length: 8 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: October 1, 2019
Equipment needed: 1 Jump
Space needed: Average living room size

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Online Course Structure
-These online classes are each 8 weeks long and are each held as separate Facebook Groups. 
-All participants need to be members of Facebook to participate 
-Video lessons are posted every 2 weeks on Tuesdays 
-PDF Downloadable written instructions and FAQs accompany each lesson video
-Open class discussion for all participants
-Participants can work at their own pace and have the option of posting homework videos for review and coaching advice

Registration & Payment
Registration: Send request via email (SpeedoggieAgility@me.com) CLICK HERE TO EMAIL . All classes are limited so register early to assure a working spot.
You will be given more details on how to send payment when you register for class.
Cost: Each 8 week class session is $175. Payable online via Zelle, ApplePay, Messenger Pay, PayPal or by check.

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Chris Ott is an international level dog agility competitor, trainer, coach, animal and athlete Reiki Practitioner as well as a GJP (Global Judging Program) Affiliate Judge with 35 years experience competing in dog sports. Her achievements include: Multi year USA/AKC World Agility Team Member, USA/AKC European Agility Open Team Member, Cynosport World Steeplechase Champion, Guinness World Record Holder for Dog Weaving, and Multi Year European Agility Junior Agility Team Coach. Chris is also one of the top breeders of performance border collies in the world with multiple dogs of her breeding being selected to represent their countries at FCI, IFCS, WAO, AKC, and Crufts Championships.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Speedoggie August 2019 Online Class Schedule

Weave Entries and Beyond!


Rock Solid Weave Pole Entries (Part I)


Accuracy • Consistency • Speed


Whether you are just beginning your weave pole sequencing or you are already competing at the highest levels, mastering independent weave entries at speed is a must have skill for every team! In this class you will learn fun and creative ways to work on independent weave entries without having to put your dogs through endless repetitions. 

This class teaches, in detail, a unique and fun skill game that you can practice in small spaces that will improve your dog’s weave pole entry success! Class covers everything from forward focus and weight shift to accuracy and precision in real world situations, and much, much, more. The class is designed to teach you the tools necessary to train your dog to have rock solid weave entries in a fun and motivating environment. 

The exercises in this class can be done with any type of weave pole (competition standard poles, weave-a-matics, channel poles, 2x2, etc). Dogs participating in this class should have an understanding of how to weave between a poles. Beginner dogs are welcome and exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated.

Class Length: 4 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: August 6, 2019
Equipment needed:
4, 6 or 12 weavepoles
Space needed:
Average living room size

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Beyond Rock Solid Weave Pole Entries (Part II)


This class is a follow up class to the Rock Solid Weavepole Entry Class. It is recommended (but not required) that participants in this class complete Part I of this series. 

In this class we focus on building the skills we developed in Part I of this series as well as taking those skills and sequencing the entry at speed from other obstacles, focusing on solid collection skills for the at speed challenges. 

The exercises in this class can be done with any type of weave pole (competition standard poles, weave-a-matics, channel poles, 2x2, etc). Dogs participating in this class should have an understanding of how to weave between 6-12 poles. Beginner dogs are welcome and exercises can be adapted to training poles (open/offset). To get the most out of the class your dog should be food and/or toy motivated.

Class Length: 4 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: August 6, 2019
Equipment needed:
6 or 12 weavepoles, 2 jumps, table/platform
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Really Reliable Release Cues


Tired of babysitting your dogs stay performance or worse yet, faulting an otherwise beautiful run do to a self released start line, early contact release or exiting the table before the end of the count? If so then this class is for you!

Start lines, contact releases and table performances all have one thing in common and that is the dog should hold position until released. Regardless of what your preferred position and release cues are, this class will help you develop and strengthen you and your dogs performance with simple exercise and fun games that are easily taught and practiced even in the smallest of training spaces.


Whether your just beginning your training or are already in competition, having a reliable stay is paramount to your ability to handle effectively. This 4 week class is back by popular demand and will instruct you on fun and creative ways to work on your release cues without harsh corrections or having to walk your dog off of a course because they self released from a stay. This class will help you create an upbeat learning environment for you and your dog to work in. Also, since this is an online class you are free to work each weeks lessons when its convenient to your schedule. 

Class Length: 4 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for 6 months after completion of course)
Start Date: August 6, 2019
Equipment needed:
Jump
Space needed:
Average living room size

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Online Course Structure:
-These online classes are each 4 weeks long and are each held as separate Facebook Groups. 
-All participants need to be members of Facebook to participate 
-Video lessons are posted each week on Tuesdays 
-PDF Downloadable written instructions and FAQs accompany each lesson video
-Open class discussion for all participants
-Participants can work at their own pace and have the option of posting homework videos for review

Registration & Payment:
-Send registration request via email (SpeedoggieAgility@me.com) CLICK HERE TO EMAIL 
You will be given more details on how to send payment when you register for class.



Cost:
Each 4 week class session is $100. Payable online via Zelle, ApplePay, Messenger Pay, PayPal or by check.

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Chris Ott is an international level dog agility competitor, trainer, coach, and GJP (Global Judging Program) Affiliate Judge with 35 years experience competing in dog sports. Her achievements include: Multi year USA/AKC World Agility Team Member, USA/AKC European Agility Open Team Member, Cynosport World Steeplechase Champion, Guinness World Record Holder for Dog Weaving, and Multi Year European Agility Junior Agility Team Coach. Chris is also one of the top breeders of performance border collies in the world with multiple dogs of her breeding being selected to represent their countries at FCI, IFCS, WAO, AKC, and Crufts Championships.