Speedoggie at Agility University 

http://www.agility-u.com

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- Tricked Out Puppy Class: 

A classes specifically designed to condition your puppy/young dog both mentally and physically, safely and without boring or potentially dangerous repetition. The puppy Frankie is keeping from my current litter, "Kiss~Me," will star in this class as demo dog extraordinary giving us the opportunity to demonstrate the techniques with a very young puppy. We will be showing the skills and potential training situations, detailing how to successfully work thru each situation. The class is designed to be a puppy/young dog version of our internationally acclaimed Fit To Be Tricked Program. We are looking forward, for the first time, to customizing the program for puppies and young dogs, to get them started out with confidence, better proprioception and core strength as well as presenting the foundations of many of the skills needed in canine performance sports. 

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- Fit To Be Tricked Class: 

Our famous fitness, body awareness and skill development program. The Fit To Be Tricked (FTBT) Program was written about in an extended series of articles in Clean Run Magazine as well as other dog sport publications and presented internationally to hundreds of canine participants of all shapes and sizes (from toys to giant breeds) with fantastic results. Freestyle, agility and obedience dogs alike have all found the skills in this program to be a major part of their training routines. FTBT focuses on improving your dogs performance skills for both obstacle AND course navigation by not only getting your dog in better physical condition and improving core strength but also by improving your teams overall skill proficiency without having to drill your dog on equipment. All of the training exercises can be done indoors, out of the cold/snow! From contacts (running/moving/stopping) to jumping, weavepoles to startlines, heeling, dressage to herding, this program covers it all... and then some!

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We are very excited to be doing multiple classes with Agility U. This new and unique form of training is a natural extension of our already successful Speedoggie Training Program. We are confident that our current clients and class participants as well as students new to our program will enjoy the format, information and convenience of in-home training presented in the classes. 

Our techniques are thoroughly tested and proven. Designed with our well known physical therapist Ria Acciani of Advanced Canine Rehabilitation Center (http://www.dogpt.com) specifically for dogs training a multitude of sports. Advanced Canine Rehabilitation has traveled internationally with the USA World Team and have worked on many of the top dogs participating at USDAA and AKC National events. They also are senior presenters at the American Physical Therapy Association's National Conference. Together Frankie, Chris and Ria have put together this one of a kind Fit To Be Tricked and Tricked Out Puppy Programs.

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Frankie Joiris-Wust, a professional/published writer as well as full time animal trainer for film and television as well as canine performance sports has experience in titling dogs to advanced titles such as; obedience UD, confirmation CH, agility MACH, as well as hunting, field and lure coursing titles. She also has raised litters that have produced dogs who have won the Westminster Kennel Club Show. She is also a published writer of fiction, dog , bird and many other animal training skills. Her writing style is clear, detailed with easy to apply techniques. 

Chris Ott (Parker) is an international level dog agility competitor, trainer and coach. 2 time USA/AKC World Agility Team Member, National Agility Champion, Guinness World Record Holder & USA European Agility Open Team Member with 2 dogs. Chris is also one of the USAs top breeders of performance Border Collies with multiple dogs of her breeding being selected to represent the USA at FCI World Championships and Crufts as well as winning National Agility Championships in multiple venues. Well known for her ability to work with many breeds, Chris had 13 students representing their breed at this years prestigious AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (breeds including: Spanish Water Dog, Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, Caviler King Charles Spaniel, Norfolk/Norwich Terriers, Wire Fox Terrier, Springer Spaniel, Puli, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Briard and Border Collies). Accomplishments: 4 x Winner AKC/USA World Team Tryouts (Individual & Overall) 8 x AKC/USA World Team Tryout Participant 10 x USDAA World Championships Semi Finalist 4 x ESPN Great Outdoor Games Participant 3 x AKC Nationals Challenger Round Finalist and multiple year finalist in USDAA/AKC. Chris' competition history coupled with her 30+ years of dog training experience, makes her one of the most respected dog trainers in the world.

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OFFICIAL AGILITY U COURSE NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS, START DATES, COSTS:

Course Title:

MAXPUP 4: The Tricked Out Puppy        

Faculty: Chris Ott and Frankie Joiris

Brief description: Improve your puppy’s coordination, body awareness and foundation for agility ability while teaching them fun and exciting tricks.

Read More: The Tricked Out Puppy is a the puppy version of the famous Fit To Be Tricked program!

The Fit To Be Tricked program was designed by World/National Agility Champion, Chris Ott (Parker), world-renowned theatrical and trick dog trainer, Frankie Joiris, in consultation with internationally recognized physical therapist, Ria Acciani.  It is an exciting program that uses specialized trick training, as a fun way to optimize fitness, flexibility and coordination.  FTBT is designed to improve your dog’s performance in agility, increase physical strength and stamina, decrease muscle recovery time and improve learning ability. The Tricked Out Puppy has been modified to make it perfect for helping puppies develop body awareness, coordination, balance, and strength, as well as improve learning ability.

Categories (choose from the following or one of your own): Handling, Motivation, 

Foundation, Puppy, Obstacle Skills, Mental Game, Problem Solving, Health/Nutrition

Level: Choose one of the following: Open to All

Course Length: 6 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for working/auditing students for 6 months after completion of course)

Start Date: January 14^th, 2013

Course Structure: *Brief assignments to be videotaped for feedback by working participants. *Questions answered and feedback on each assignment from instructors in the class forum. *Discussion with other students (working and auditing) in the Class Forum as well as access to the general AU forums. *Access to Class Chat *Access to Faculty Office Hours

Equipment needed (working participants only): balance disks, exercise ball or peanut and other easily available props.

Space required (working participants only): 10’ x 10’ area

Office Hours:  (days/times?) TBD

Type of participation (choose from any/all of the following, as well as assign limits):

·       Working (posts responses to written assignments, posts videos of sequences, gets instructor feedback to all of these as well as answers to any questions posted, can actively participate in forum, chat and office hours) Limit:

·       Auditing (can view and read all videos/assignments/posts from instructor and working students, will get instructor answers to course-specific questions posted, can actively participate in class forum, chat and office hours). Limit:

·       Observing (has read-only and view-only access to the class forum, chat and office hours, cannot post or ask questions): Limit:

Tuition:

·       Working: $198.00

·       Auditing: $125.00

·       Observing: $85.00

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Course Title: Fit To Be Tricked        

Faculty: Chris Ott and Frankie Joiris

Brief description: Improve your dog’s fitness and agility ability while teaching them fun and exciting tricks.

Read More: The Fit To Be Tricked program was designed by The Fit To Be Tricked (FTBT) World/National Agility Champion, Chris Ott (Parker), world-renowned theatrical and trick dog trainer, Frankie Joiris, in consultation with internationally recognized physical therapist, Ria Acciani.  It is an exciting program that uses specialized trick training as a fun way to optimize fitness, flexibility and coordination.  FTBT is designed to improve your dog’s performance in agility, increase physical strength and stamina, decrease muscle recovery time and improve learning ability.

Categories (choose from the following or one of your own): Handling, Motivation, Foundation, Puppy, Obstacle Skills, Mental Game, Problem Solving, Health/Nutrition

Level: Choose one of the following: Open to All

Course Length: 6 weeks (information/classroom available in read-only mode for working/auditing students for 6 months after completion of course)

Start Date: January 14^th, 2013

Course Structure: *Brief assignments to be videotaped for feedback by working participants. *Questions answered and feedback on each assignment from instructors in the class forum. *Discussion with other students (working and auditing) in the Class Forum as well as access to the general AU forums. *Access to Class Chat *Access to Faculty Office Hours

Equipment needed (working participants only):  balance disks, exercise ball or peanut, some empty plastic soda bottles or a toddler bowling set, and other easily available props.

Space required (working participants only): 10’ x 10’ area

Office Hours:  (days/times?) TBD

Type of participation (choose from any/all of the following, as well as assign limits):

·       Working (posts responses to written assignments, posts videos of sequences, gets instructor feedback to all of these as well as answers to any questions posted, can actively participate in forum, chat and office hours) Limit:

·       Auditing (can view and read all videos/assignments/posts from instructor and working students, will get instructor answers to course-specific questions posted, can actively participate in class forum, chat and office hours). Limit:

·       Observing (has read-only and view-only access to the class forum, chat and office hours, cannot post or ask questions): Limit:

Tuition:

·       Working: $198.00

·       Auditing: $125.00

·       Observing: $85.00

Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel & Speedoggie Performance Dog Training

SUMMER TRAINING SPECIALS & RATES

• $50 per 3 week session (1 hour classes limited to 6 students)

• $95 per 6 week session (1 hour classes limited to 6 students)

• $125 per 6 week session (1.5 hour classes limited to 8 students)

• $5 discount if registering for any two (2) group classes

*$20 Drop-in fee for any class that is not full

• Make up classes available for missed group classes

• $50 private lesson (30 min) available day/evening weekdays and select weekends

• $95 private lesson (60 min) available day/evening weekdays and select weekends

• FREE RING PRACTICE for students currently registered in classes and/or private lessons (day/evening 7 days a week)

New Outdoor Rings!

Two outdoor rings 100’ x 100’ (10’ space in-between each ring) with 4’ fencing all around (including a gate). Regulation rubberized contact equipment for safety. USDAA & AKC jump heights. Shade tents for students to remain comfortable during classes. Our training rings are designed to simulate an agility competition environment.

Indoor Ring!

Indoor training area is 40’ x 90’ fully air conditioned and heated.
State-of-the-art AgileFlex rubber matting for superior traction as well as cushioning.

We accept PayPal, Credit Card, Checks and Cash
For All Classes, Private Lessons & Ring Rentals

Gift Certificates Available!

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ALL BREED AGILITY • RALLY OBEDIENCE
TRICK TRAINING • FIT FIDO©
ANIMAL ACTING • SHERLOCK NOSE©

GROUP CLASSES • PRIVATE LESSONS
SEMINARS • WORKSHOPS

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SUMMER 2012 CLASS SCHEDULE 

Monday

Beginner Agility 10-11am

Outdoors: All Ages. Introduction To Agility. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 2, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

If you are looking to get your dog started in agility, this class is for you! This class introduces you and your dog to all the agility obstacles. Everything you need to know to get started in agility is covered in this class. Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Sherlock Nose© 7-8pm

Indoors: All Ages. Introduction To Scenting Work. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 2, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

Harness the power of your dog’s nose! Dogs have an amazing sense of smell. A dog’s natural desire to sniff, hunt and search has now been organized into a sport. K9 Nosework is a new dog sport that is taking the dog world by storm. Our class will help develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by harnessing the love to hunt, play with toys, food rewards and exercise. It’s a fantastic way to have fun with your dog, build your dog’s self esteem and confidence as well as burn lots of physical and mental energy! Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Rally Obedience 8-9pm

Indoors: Beginner/Novice. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 2, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

This class will teach and help perfect all of the novice Rally exercises. For people and dogs that are brand new to the sport, and those who need more polish to get ready for competition. 

Masters Standard Class 6:30-8:00pm

Outdoors: Competition Level. 6 week session $125. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 23, 2012. This class repeats every 6 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Chris Ott

This class focuses on excellent/masters level standard agility course challenges as well as tournament and international course challenges. We will be working on executing contacts at speed, course analysis, and perfecting timing and side changes as well as building consistency and teamwork. Additional focus on distance skills and balancing turn cues (excel/decel, verbal and hand signals, etc).

Tuesday

Beginner Agility 10-11am

Outdoors: All Ages. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 3, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

If you are looking to get your dog started in agility, this class is for you! This class introduces you and your dog to all the agility obstacles. Everything you need to know to get started in agility is covered in this class. Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Focus & Motivation 11-12pm

Outdoors: Competition & Pre Competition Level. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 3, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

Is your dog easily distracted? Does he run off to visit other dogs or people when off leash? Does your dog seem unenthusiastic or need more speed on course? Whether your dog is a social butterfly, a ground sniffer or a bit of a slow poke, this class will help you understand and fix distraction and motivation issues to get your dog focused and running with you.

Jumping & Contacts 12-1pm

Outdoors: Competition & Pre Competition Level. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students. 

Start Date: July 3, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

This class focuses on jumping form, take off points and efficiency. Jumping skill drills that you can practice with as little as 1 or 2 jumps will teach you how to develop your dog’s jump form as well as your handling cues over jumps. This class also focuses on perfecting contacts in competition. Learn the skills you need to know to get your dog to perform contacts the same in competition as they do in practice. Easy to train skills that do not require tons of repetition. Stopping and running contacts included.

Distance Handling Skills 6-7pm

Outdoors: Competition & Pre Competition Level. 3 week session $50.. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 3, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Chris Ott

This class focuses on teaching dogs and handlers to work away from each other. Whether it be for a Gamblers or FAST course qualifier or just simply because your dog is faster than you and you can’t keep up :) This class will help you teach your dog to efficiently perform obstacles away from you as well as teach you the handling cues needed to send your dog to an obstacle at a distance.

Beginner Agility 7-8pm

Outdoors/Indoors: All Ages. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 3, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

If you are looking to get your dog started in agility, this class is for you! This class introduces you and your dog to all the agility obstacles. Everything you need to know to get started in agility is covered in this class. Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Tricks Class 8:15-9:15pm

Indoors. All Ages. 3 week session $50.. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 3, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted. 

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

Not enough time to exercise the dog as much as he would like? Well try exercising your dogs mind! Dogs love to learn and they love to play so we combined these two things together and developed a fun and playful class full of really great dog tricks! These tricks are easy to learn and fun to perform. Impress your friends and family with your dog’s new talents. Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Wednesday

Beginner Agility 10-11am

Outdoors: All Ages. Introduction To week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 4, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

If you are looking to get your dog started in agility, this class is for you! This class introduces you and your dog to all the agility obstacles. Everything you need to know to get started in agility is covered in this class. Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Distance Handling Skills 10-11am

Outdoors: Competition Level. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 4, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Chris Ott

This class focuses on teaching dogs and handlers to work away from each other. Whether it be for a Gamblers or FAST course qualifier or just simply because your dog is faster than you and you can’t keep up :) This class will help you teach your dog to efficiently perform obstacles away from you as well as teach you the handling cues needed to send your dog to an obstacle at a distance.

Perfecting Crosses & Side Changes 11-12pm

Outdoors: Competition Level. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 4, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Chris Ott

This class focuses on perfecting the timing and placement of side changes, developing repeatable and recognizable cues and increasing understanding of what cross to use and where to use it. 

Solving Jumping Problems 12-1pm

Outdoors: Competition Level. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 4, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Chris Ott

This class focuses on jumping form, take off points and efficiency. Jumping skill drills that you can practice with as little as 1 or 2 jumps will teach you how to develop your dog’s jump form as well as your handling cues over jumps.

Excellent/Masters Jumpers Class 6:30-8pm

Outdoors: Competition Level. 6 week session $125. . Limited to 8 students.

Start Date: August 8, 2012. This class repeats every 6 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Chris Ott

This class focuses on excellent/masters level jumpers course challenges as well as tournament and international course challenges. Students will work on executing turns at speed, detailed course analysis, perfecting timing and side changes as well as building consistency and teamwork. Additional focus on the use of distance, and balancing turn cues (excel/decel verbal and hand signals, etc). 

Thursday

Beginner Agility 6-7pm

Outdoors/Indoors: All Ages. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 19, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

If you are looking to get your dog started in agility, this class is for you! This class introduces you and your dog to all the agility obstacles. Everything you need to know to get started in agility is covered in this class. Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Intermediate Agility 7-8pm

Outdoors: All Ages. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 19, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

This class is for dogs that have gone through a Beginners Class and are familiar with all the equipment. This class focuses on getting your dog up to full height equipment and perfecting obstacle skills while advancing handling and sequencing skills.

Fit Fido© 8:15-9:15pm

Indoors. All Ages. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 19, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

Is your dog a bit out of shape? Not much exercise this winter? Well this is a class that will bring back your dogs great shape and help him be more fit to live a longer life. Using equipment specifically designed for dogs by FitPaws (www.balldynamics.com) we will help condition your dog as well as assist in recovery from injuries and/or surgery. Fit Fido is an excellent way to burn off a bit of energy for all dogs. The exercises are fun and the dogs love it. Come on out and try a class for 3 weeks, you and your dog will LOVE it! . Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Friday

Tricks Class 10-11am

Outdoors. All Ages. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 6, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Frankie Joiris

Is your dog bored? Not enough time to exercise him as much as he would like? Well try exercising your dogs mind! Dogs love to learn and they love to play so we combined these two things together and developed a fun and playful class full of really great dog tricks! These tricks are easy to learn and fun to perform. Impress your friends and family with your dog’s new talents. Dogs and puppies of any age may join this class but puppies must have at least 2 sets of vaccinations before the first class.

Weekend Warm-Up! 10-11am

Outdoors: Critiqued course run thrus. 3 week session $50. Limited to 6 students.

Start Date: July 6, 2012. This class repeats every 3 weeks unless otherwise noted.

Instructor: Chris Ott

No time to train your dog this week and you have a show coming up on the weekend?! No worries, this class is here to help you out. Run full courses and work on your problems areas, maybe practice that start line or proof those contacts. This class is for all levels with nested novice/open/excellent level courses. Instructor is there to give you course critique and problem area suggestions but this class is more of a run through class to get you warmed up for the upcoming competition.

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Chris Ott

Founder of the world famous Speedoggie Training program, Chris Ott brings her encyclopedic knowledge of agility to Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel as their Agility Program director. Chris has been extremely successful in a wide variety of competitive dog sports since 1982. Her expertise spans obedience, herding, and field work as well as agility. An international level dog agility champion, full time trainer and coach for over 20 years, Chris has represented the USA multiple times on the USA/AKC World Agility Team. She is also a National Agility Champion, Guinness World Record Holder and USA

Chris is the 2012 USA Team Coach for the European Open “Junior” Agility World Championships as well as a past USA Team Member at the European Open Agility World Championship with two different dogs. Chris is also one of the USA’s top breeders of performance Border Collies with multiple dogs of her breeding being selected to represent the USA at FCI World Championships and Crufts as well as winning National Agility Championships.

While Chris’s name immediately brings to mind the top Border Collies in agility, her experience spans the whole gamut of dog breeds. She has competed at top levels with dogs from almost every group, and her students have repeatedly proven that her methods produce top results with any dog. Her student’s dogs are routinely ranked in the top five of their breed, and dozens of Chris’ students regularly represent their breed each year at the prestigious AKC/Eukanuba National Agility Invitational (breeds including: Spanish Water Dog, Norfolk Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, Wire Fox Terrier, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Doberman, Briard and Border Collie to name just a few).

Chris works with all breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds, at all levels of training and at all ages. She also works with adult and junior handlers alike with her youngest hander at 7 years old and her oldest at 80+ years young! Her training program produces dogs that run and play in agility well into their senior years while remaining sound and healthy. Many of Chris' senior dogs (both her own and her students) are still very competitive in the championship programs of AKC and USDAA as well as other nationally recognized programs such as NADAC, CPE and DOCNA. Chris is also known for her problem solving skills and customizing training programs to fit each teams individual needs.

Chris' 30 years of experience coupled with her outstanding accomplishments and those of her students makes her one of the highest qualified instructors in the world. Chris offers private lessons, performance and behavior evaluations and group classes at Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel as well as privately at other locations. More info on Chris Ott (Parker) and student testimonials are available at: www.speedoggie.com.

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Frankie Joiris

Frankie Joiris has been teaching dog training for competitive sports since 1976. She has successfully competed with a wide variety of breeds from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy and Herding groups, in both competitive obedience, agility, and conformation, earning UD, MACH, and Championship titles with them as well as hunting and coursing titles, and tracking. She has competed in many National Championships and has been invited to every single AKC Agility

Invitational since the inception of the event. Frankie has studied with trainers both in the United States and Europe covering a wide variety of dog sports, from Coon hunting to Belgian Ringsport. She studied psychology and animal behavior in college, and has passion for understanding the learning and teaching process both in her animal and in her human students.

As an instructor, Frankie has taken her students to the highest titles of the sport in competitive agility, obedience and rally. She has worked extensively with junior handlers, as well as with senior handlers and handlers with disabilities. She loves the challenge of figuring out what will work best for each new team she takes on, and excels at finding novel approaches to difficult problems.

In addition to teaching and competing in dog sports, Frankie has been training animal actors for 35 years. She has worked with everything from camels to snakes. Her credits include over 300 television and film jobs as well as theater and print. She has worked with many famous actors including Angelina Jolie, Robin Williams, and Woody Allen.

She writes about animal training for several publications including Clean Run, American Animal Trainer, The Pet Bird Report, and Companion Parrot Quarterly and is in high demand as a seminar presenter.

A link to student testimonials http://home.netcom.com/~joiris/id13.html.

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