Training Ventures

11/08/2025

Get Ready for Tamas Traj from Hungary!

Tamas 2025

TRAINING VENTURES
Massage-Agility-Seminars
352-257-4805

Tamas Traj in Florida,
November 26,28 & 29, 2025

Location:
Canine Fun Plex
(Covered Arena Juta Turf)
2676 Saturn Road,
Brooksville, FL

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
3 Days

Wednesday Nov 26

⭐️ 9 am - 1 pm - Young dogs short course work, improving skills
⭐️ 2 pm - 6 pm -International masters full course work

Thursday Nov 27 ‘Thanksgiving’ - Privates available at my field, by request!

Friday Nov 28

⭐️ 9 am -1 pm -International masters full coarse work
-sends, speed and challenges
⭐️ 2 pm - 6 pm - Short courses, fine tuning skills and distance

Saturday Nov 29

⭐️ 9 am - 1 pm International course work
⭐️ 2 pm - 6 pm Young dog skills and short course

6 dogs per group
Contact Val Rutledge for fees.
Please email or message me your seminar preferences, for example:
I would like to attend the following seminar day 1 am & pm
Or for example 2 both days all sessions

I will then invoice you appropriately.

“Plan on a couple of days to explore Crystal River for kayaking “

Valerie Rutledge,

11/11/2024

I have 2 working spots with Tamas Traj, of Hungary
Wednesday Nov 13
1:30 - 5:30 pm,
“masters challenges”
Great prep for the US Open
Message me if you are interested!
Beverly Hills, Fl

08/09/2024

Tamas Traj from Hungary
at Val Rutledge’s!
I have one working spot open in the Skills for young dogs seminar.
Thursday November 14, 1:30-5:30
Max 6 working dogs.
In Crystal River area.
Message me if you are interested for more information.

03/04/2023

Val Rutledge. CCMT, CVCP
AKC WTT Purina farms. 2023
I will be attending tryouts to offer bodywork. I have a few available slots if you would like me to work on your dog.
Message me ! Thank you

28/03/2022

https://www.usdaa.com/news/antinol-success-story-val-and-tide.cfm

Along with massage, body work and conditioning I have 10 year old Decker , 3 year old TerrA and 1 year old Molson Golden on Antinol. Prevention is the key to their active lives!

Antinol® Success Story: Val and Tide “He’s alert, and he’s playing. He’s a totally different dog." By: News Editor “I was watching him today. He was lying in the yard, I called him, and he just popped right up.” Val Rutledge moved from Canada to Florida in the ’80s and has been compet...

15/09/2020

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02/07/2020

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21/12/2019

I will be offering Canine massage and Body work at the AKC NAC.
For the first time I will also be running my 12” dog Decker!
For this reason The number of massage spots will be limited .
At this time 3 spots remain open.

23/09/2019

Announcement !

Theresa Rector seminar at Val Rutledge’s,

The agility site is at my home on 6 acres, fenced, and lots of shade. There are pet friendly hotels and RV camp grounds locally. There will be a maximum of 10 working dogs per day and a maximum of 10 auditors per day.

Seminar Descriptions:
Day 1
Monday January 6, 2020 9-5 pm

Skills and Drills: This day will focus on turns, i.e. blind crosses and mastering turns.
Longer sequences using your new skills.
Prerequisite the dog must be familiar with all obstacles.
Day 2 & 3
Tuesday January 7 and Wednesday January 8, 2020 9-5 pm
Intermediate to Masters Level Handling: Longer more challenging courses, masters level and international handling, i.e. finding the best line for your dog.
Prerequisite the dog must be at advanced/excellent/masters AKC USDAA or UkI level ( or discuss with Val abilities of dog)
Maximum 10 working dogs per day
Maximum 10 auditors per day
Please email me your seminar preferences. i.e. 'I would like to attend the following seminar days 1 - 3
For more information message or email me!

Book early,
Hotels that are dog friendly and close: Crystal River, Lecanto
This page includes hotel, local Air-bnb, and campgrounds, copy and paste to your browser www.bringfido.com
Plan on a couple of days to explore Crystal River for kayaking and visiting the wonderful Wildlife park in Homosassa.

Theresa Rector
I have known and trained with Theresa for over 20 years.
Theresa from Canada, has represented Canada over the last 14 years
at agility competitions and world championships in Finland, Norway,
Germany, Italy, France, Spain and many other countries with her Kelpies.
Theresa is patient and masterful at teaching skills and handling.
Please go to her page and take a look at posted stellar runs.
With a great sense of humor, she is wonderful to work with.
Theresa's page: https://www.facebook.com/InfinitiDogSports/
Book early,
Hotels that are dog friendly and close: Crystal River, Lecanto
This page includes hotel, local Air-bnb, and campgrounds:https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/search/?location=Crystal+River,+FL,+US&arrival=2018-01-10&departure=2018-01-15&rooms=1&adults=1&dogs=1&type=&distance=20&sort=popularity
Plan on a couple of days to explore Crystal River for kayaking and visiting the wonderful Wildlife park in Homosassa.

Val Rutledge