Final Reminder for 2012 USA EOJ

Final reminder to any juniors interested in applying for this years USA European Open Juniors Team that the deadline for applications, April 1st, is approaching fast. Please make sure your applications are sent.

Anyone who is still interested in applying for the team but needs the paperwork: please join the 2012 USA EOJ Yahoo group and download the forms from the "Files" section.

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/jrteamUSA2012/

Attn: Junior Handlers! 2012 USA EOJ Team Now Forming!!!

Please forward to any juniors you feel would be interested.

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The American Kennel Club is sanctioning a team of Juniors to represent the United States and compete the 2012 European Open Juniors Championship being held in Pinkafeld, Austria in July 13-15, 2012. Any junior handler interested in being considered for a position on the USA Team may submit an application. Dogs of any breed, including Mix Breeds, regardless of registration are welcome to apply. Applications must be received no later than April 1, 2012. All files regarding Team Application and Travel to Austria are available through the Team Coach: Chris Ott (EOJ2012@me.com).

All interested Juniors and Parents/Guardians of Juniors are encouraged to join our Yahoo Group to keep up to date with the the USA 2012 EOJ Team. The Yahoo Group is located at: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/jrteamUSA2012/  All files regarding Team Application and Travel to Austria are located in the files section of this Yahoo Group.

We also have a Facebook page we encourage you to "like" located at: http://www.facebook.com/usajuniors

There is an official donation page for the team located at: http://eojuniorteamusa.chipin.com/european-open-juniors-us-team

and we are hosting fundraising events at a number of events and trials around the country. Team Sponsor T-Shirts are also being made available. Contact Team Manager: Frankie Joiris (fjoiris@me.com) FMI or if you have a business and are interested in donating products to be included in our fundraising events. 

Chris Ott, Team Coach EOJ2012@me.com

Frankie Joiris, Team Manager fjoiris@me.com

USA EOJ Team Website http://www.usajragility.com/ (still under construction) All files regarding Team Application and Travel to Austria will also be located on this website soon!

USA Agility European Open Junior World Championship

It is with great excitement that I announce that I have been selected to coach this years USA Team for the Agility European Open Junior World Championship Team on July 13-15 2012 in Pinkafeld, Austria. FMI: http://www.eojunior2012.at/englisch/home/

The future of our sport lies with our juniors and events like these are a wonderful opportunity for our future World Champions to learn the sport on an international level. In the following weeks we will be holding fundraisers to help fund team expenses; dog transport, uniforms, travel, etc. Team supporter shirts will be available on our website as well as other opportunities to help support the team. Our team website (still under construction) is located at: http://usajragility.com/.

Please join me in supporting our USA Juniors Team in this inaugural effort.

Lets go make history!

2012 USA Junior European Open World Agility Championship Team

Small Dogs:
Jessica Vanden Langenberg - 
Mayhem, Boston Terrier
Kaimen Miller 
- Lizzy, Welsh Corgi
Hillary Graff- 
Knight, Papillion

Medium Dogs:
Kathleen Oswald - Whimzy, Shetland Sheepdog

Large Dogs:
Rebecca Smith
 - ChaCha, Border Collie
Merritt Speagle 
- Jeopardy, Border Collie
Kayla Dyson
- Rumor, Border Collie
Maddie Speagle - 
Journey, Border Collie

Speedoggie Gear Available on Cafe Press

As requested, we have made the Speedoggie gear available at our store on Cafe Press. We've also added duffle and tote bags, mugs in addition to short and long sleeved T shirts and hoodies.

to visit our store go to: http://www.cafepress.com/Speedoggie1

Photos from this weekends Agility Grand Opening

Photos from this weekends Agility Grand Opening at The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel
www.thegreenleafpetresort.com

I hope this link works!

https://picasaweb.google.com/107200228080844173630/SpeedoggieGrandOpeningAtGreenLeafPetResort20120107

New Agility Classes Starting in Millstone NJ

Agility Class Schedule at Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel (Indoor/Heated/Matted)

23 Burnt Tavern Road, Millstone Twp, NJ 08510 • greenleafpetresort.com

The agility training area at The Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel 3,800 sq ft (free span) fully matted with Dog Agility Foam Mats (specifically designed for dog agility). This dog sport specific matting is installed over the same stress-free flooring that can be found throughout the entire facility. This adds cushioning and impact resistance as well as increasing the already great traction of this acclaimed agility footing. FMI on the matting visit (www.greatmats.com/products/dogagility.php). Our flooring is cleaned and sanitized every day to insure a healthy working environment for all of our clients. The agility facility boasts brand new Max200 (www.max200.com) agility and training equipment (all rubberized contact equipment). We have indoor, sanitized and climate controlled crating rooms for all dogs enrolled in classes, so there is no need to leave dogs in your vehicle or bring crates to classes if you are enrolled in more than one class, or with more than one dog. The facility also has multiple outdoor grass rings, fully fenced and lighted dedicated to agility, for use during spring, summer and fall.  Indoor restroom facilities as well as ample, paved and lighted parking areas make for a comfortable experience for both you and your dog(s) while taking our classes. This agility/training facility is not available for private ring rental of any kind. A 3,000 sq ft indoor aquatic center for exercise, recreation and relaxation, is currently under construction and is expected to be available for guests to enjoy by Mid 2012.

Monday Evenings Group Classes:

HANDLING FOR EXCELLENCE

Work with world class instructors to bring your agility skills to the next level  and achieve exceptional results 

Instructed by

Chris Ott-Parker

2x World Team Member, National Champion, USA EO Member (with 2 dogs) and Guinness World Record Holder For Dog Weaving

and 

Jessica Ajoux

AKC and USDAA Finalist and Podium Winner (with both large and small dogs) and Multiple year USA World Team Tryout Participant

Class Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2012

Masters/Advanced Class #1: 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Masters/Advanced Class #2: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Class Limit (each class): 12 (2 groups of 6)

6 Week Class: $225

Class Description:

HANDLING FOR EXCELLENCE 

Nowhere in the country are two instructors with this level of experience and performance success offering a class where participants can work with BOTH instructors in the same class! This extended 90 minute agility class offers the participants the unique opportunity to work both a Standard AND a Jumpers course/sequence. The courses/sequences are specifically designed for the arena by a licensed agility Judge to insure accurate spacing and challenges. Each participant gets the opportunity to work a full 45 minutes with each instructor. The class is divided into two groups, with a 4’ solid privacy wall separating the two rings. The class participants are teamed according to competition and skill level to ensure that all dogs in each group are sharing class time with dogs of equal proficiency levels. Competition class levels for these classes are Masters/Excellent & Advanced/Open levels (dogs not currently competing at class level will need instructor approval before being accepted into classes). Limit: 12 working spots per class (split into two working groups, one group of no more then 6 working with each instructor at a time). 6 Weeks: $225.00 FMI and/or to reserve a working spot in any of our classes email: speedoggieagility@me.com

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Tuesday Evenings Group Classes

Instructed by

Frankie Joiris

World renowned animal trainer for cinema and television, international seminar presenter and author/columnist of many animal training publications. Specializing in agility and trick training, animal acting and behavior problem solving.

Class Dates: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2012

Introduction To Agility 5:30pm-6:30pm

Introduction To Agility 6:45pm-7:45pm

Obstacle Skills & Handling 8:00pm-9:00pm

Class Limit (each class): 8

6 Week Class: $175

Class Descriptions:

INTRODUCTION TO AGILITY

Two classes, one at 5:30pm-6:30pm and another at  6:45pm-7:45pm. Beat the winter doldrums and keep Fido from bouncing off the walls with cabin fever.  Agility class is the perfect way to have fun with your dog while learning the basic skills needed for this fast paced team sport you and your dog play together. This class is perfect for puppies and dogs of all ages starting out in agility. You’ll learn the fundamentals of the sport while giving your dog a great workout and you’ll both have a blast!6 Weeks: $175.00  Class Limit (each class): 8. FMI and/or to reserve a working spot in any of our classes email: speedoggieagility@me.com

OBSTACLE SKILLS & HANDLING

You’ve learned the basics of the sport, now you and your dog are hooked.  This is the class for teams who have already learned the basics of how to navigate agility equipment and are ready to take it up a notch.  This class incorporates a variety of fun games and exercises to polish up obstacle training and start developing the skills you and your dog need to run sequences and short courses.  Side changes (front and rear crosses), extension and collection cues, impulse control and more are covered in this fast paced class. 6 Weeks: $175.00 Limit 8 working spots. FMI and/or to reserve a working spot in any of our classes email: speedoggieagility@me.com

Detailed Class Description

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Thursday Evening Group Classes

Instructed by

Frankie Joiris

World renowned animal trainer for cinema and television, international seminar presenter and author/columnist of many animal training publications. Specializing in trick training, animal acting and behavior problem solving.

Class Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16 2012

Puppy & Young Dog Agility Skills 6:45pm-7:45pm

Advanced Skills & Sequencing 8:00pm-9:00pm

Class Limit: 8

6 Week Class: $175

Class Descriptions:

PUPPY & YOUNG DOG AGILITY SKILLS

This class teaches agility from the ground up with its focus on competition agility. skills  Introduce your puppy or young dog to the fundamental skills needed for a successful agility career.  The games and exercises in this class incorporate all kinds of flatwork to teach dogs handling and obstacle skills, as well as working on critical core strengthening exercise, balance, and body awareness. Class limit: 8. 6 week session: $175.00. FMI and/or to reserve a working spot in any of our classes email: speedoggieagility@me.com

ADVANCED SKILLS & SEQUENCING

A class for dogs who have gone thru our Puppy & Young Dog Agility Skills Class or dogs with previous training experience who fit into this class (instructor approval required) with its focus on competition agility skills. Lots more focus on handling, side changes, collection and extension exercises  as well as continued obstacle skills and advanced core strengthening exercises and balance work perfect for growing puppies and young dogs.  Class limit: 8. 6 week session: $175.00. FMI and/or to reserve a working spot in any of our classes email: speedoggieagility@me.com

(all equipment in this photo is regulation size and all jumps are 5 ft wide)

AGILITY GRAND OPENING
FREE AGILITY RUN-THURS

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

8:00am - 12:00pm - Competition Run Thrus - Open To Experienced Agility Teams

1:00pm-4:00pm - Introduction To Agility - Open To All

Location:  Indoor Agility Training Area (heated/matted)

Green Leaf Pet Resort & Hotel

23 Burnt Tavern Road, Millstone Twp, NJ www.greenleafpetresort.com

Come have fun with your dog and see the new facility everyone is talking about.  Whether you’re a seasoned agility competitor or you’ve never even tried it, our fun day has something for you and your dog.

RUN THRUS

Experienced handlers, we’re having competition run-thrus (Novice/Open & Excellent/Masters) from 8:00 until Noon FREE if you pre-register.  This is an excellent opportunity to have fun, work your dog, tour our facility and meet the entire Speedoggie training staff.

Each dog is allowed 2 minutes per run, handlers are allowed 2 free runs for each dog they pre-register, additional runs $3.  Register by sending your name, your dog’s name, competition level and contact information to speedoggieagility@me.com.  You will receive a confirmation and an estimate of when your walk thru will be. 

Day of event entries are $5 per run.

INTRODUCTION TO AGILITY FUN

From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM we invite anyone who has thought about doing agility with their dog to come give it a try.  The Speedoggie staff of highly experienced trainers will work individually with you and your best friend for the best introduction to this wonderful and entertaining sport.  People and dogs of all ages will have a great time.  Agility is fun for any breed or size dog.  Come let us show you how to play the game.  This fun day is completely FREE.  No need to pre-register, just show up and have fun. 

If you and your dog want to continue with the sport, the Speedoggie instructors will all be on hand to answer any questions you might have and help you find the class that is right for you and your dog.