Private Lessons

Thank you for your interest in dog agility training with FunQuest - here's a little information on the founder/instructor/and wearer of all other hats:

I have been involved in dog training for over thirty years. My adventures into the wonderful world of dog agility began in 1990 with my "roadside special" Noodge. She was a marvelous little Jack Russell - Chihuahua mix that I rescued - literally from a busy city street.

Following several years as a volunteer instructor for Rainier Agility Team, I started FunQuest Dog Sports. FunQuest offers private agility coaching, puppy introduction lessons, small group classes and training seminars. Our speciality is introducing beginners to the FUNdamentals of dog agility training.

Agility is an ever evolving sport and throughout my career, I have regularly attended seminars taught by other dog training professionals to expand my experience and knowledge as a trainer and instructor.

In addition to agility related seminars, I also attend workshops and seminars for dog trainers such as those taught by Suzanne Clothier and Kathy Sdao. In April 2004, I attended a ten day intensive training course taught by John Rogerson of the UK and earned the Canine Behaviour and Training certificate. One of the requirements of successfully completing the course, included training a dog from a local shelter to pass the British Canine Good Citizen exam.

Since first starting out in the wonderful world of dog agility, I have adopted six other dogs to join Noodge as my agility partners. All but one were adopted as adults. All of them successfully compete in AKC, ASCA, CPE, NADAC and USDAA, agility events throughout the United States.

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