DogStar Performance Dog Sports with Bridget Thomas

DogStar Performance Dog Sports with Bridget Thomas Do fun stuff with your dog! We specialize in agility training, from beginner teams through coaching teams with international aspirations.

DogStar LLC is owned and operated by Bridget Thomas. Bridget teaches group classes, private lessons, workshops and seminars locally in central Florida, and seminars nationwide by request. Agility, scentwork, K9 fitness and conditioning, and more for all levels of dogs and their owners.

SUMMER ONLINE CLASS!"STUFF THAT WILL MAKE YOU BETTER"Join me this summer for skills training in small spaces. During the...
06/09/2026

SUMMER ONLINE CLASS!
"STUFF THAT WILL MAKE YOU BETTER"

Join me this summer for skills training in small spaces. During the summer months I have limited space and limited equipment. I spend our training time skill building using notes I've made throughout the year. Trouble spots from trials, bits we have struggled with enough to "make the list", and weak spots for each particular dog. We also spend some time going back to basics, making sure our foundations are still strong.

Things like...
- Verbal discriminations
- Commitment to obstacles in the face of distractions
- Weaves no matter what!
- Bypass/layering/Pull-through training and exercises
- Station work - Waiting your turn, and other self-control exercises
- Snooker/Gambler Skills
- Contact maintenance/training
- Handling skills to work on timing
- Tricks for agility and fitness
- Fitness and conditioning

It's kind of a hodgepodge, and not presented in any particular order (though I always take requests for topics!). It's more of a way to get ideas and inspiration for your own training. Questions and discussion are encouraged, *But* I also offer unlimited video review and feedback of your homework, from June 15th - September 15th. This course is geared more towards teams at the competition level and may include jumps, tunnels, weaves, and contact work.
The course will run on a FB platform and will run from June 15th to September 15th. Daily posts will document what we're working on, including videos/lecture, diagrams, step by steps, and troubleshooting. Material is available indefinitely. $120 for three months with posts five days a week.

Please contact Bridget with any questions or to join, bridget@dogstar-agility. com.

DOGSTAR ONLINE SUMMER SKILLS TRAINING! THREADLES!If you don't know what a "threadle" is yet but you are on track to comp...
06/02/2026

DOGSTAR ONLINE SUMMER SKILLS TRAINING!
THREADLES!

If you don't know what a "threadle" is yet but you are on track to compete, or your goals are heading towards UKI/Premier/ISC types of courses, this class is for you.

If you say the words "in in" because you hear others saying it but your dog does the desired behavior about half the time, this class is for you.

If you are ready to proof your training and and take it to the next level, this class is for you.

This course is on a Facebook platform and is a train at your own pace class. All lessons are already loaded. Unlimited feedback and video review is available from June 15th-September 15th. Class info will be available indefinitely.

Class will include step by step lessons on teaching a threadle slice, threadle wrap (flick) and threadle rear cross on a jump. Exercise setups and drills are included to proof your skills.

Class cost is $120. Please contact Bridget Thomas with any questions or to join, bridget@dogstar-agility .com.

RISING STARS SUMMER SCHOOL with Bridget ThomasNew puppy? "Teenager"? New to Agility? Join me this summer for fun foundat...
06/01/2026

RISING STARS SUMMER SCHOOL with Bridget Thomas

New puppy? "Teenager"? New to Agility? Join me this summer for fun foundation skills, trick training games, beginner agility skills, and more. Basically all the things I find important in bringing up an amazing agility partner!

This class will be suitable for puppies ten weeks and older, up to young dogs to fourteen months. Age appropriate alternatives will be included in each exercise to make it work for younger or more advanced pups. Older dogs new to agility are also welcome to participate.

- Foundation skills: (ex: reverse retrieves, finding heel position, barrel/cone work, impulse control games, cavaletti/fitness work, retrieve to hand, etc)
- Beginner agility exercises: age appropriate handling exercises for small spaces, intro to jumping, barrel work, etc. will be included each week
- Tricks: tricks to grow your agility skills, your dog's proprioception and fitness, and building an amazing relationship along the way
Lessons will consist of video demonstrations, lectures, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, troubleshooting, and more.

The lessons will be posted to a private FB group and will be available indefinitely. You can work at your own pace. Unlimited videos may be submitted for video review and feedback. If you are the kind of person that videos *everything*, have at it. Feedback will run the length of the course, June 15th through September 15th.

Each week there will be a Zoom Q&A/catch-up meeting for those interested. We'll talk training, troubleshoot any issues you're having, and cheer for all of your successes! This course will give you specific skills to concentrate on with as much help as you want along the way.

Please contact me with any questions and for more details, bridget@dogstar-agility .com. For more info about Bridget, her training philosophies and her accomplishments please check out the DogStar website... www.dogstar-agility.com .

CALLING ALL YOUNGSTERS! Last workshop of the season at DogStar Farm in High Springs, FL.Join Bridget Thomas for a mornin...
05/18/2026

CALLING ALL YOUNGSTERS!

Last workshop of the season at DogStar Farm in High Springs, FL.

Join Bridget Thomas for a morning of fun youngster games and exercises. Age appropriate and geared towards building confidence and giving your youngsters positive experiences.

Lots of shade and space to walk and play. Please contact Bridget with any questions or to grab a spot, [email protected].

ONE SPOT LEFT!!WEAVES! WEAVES! WEAVES!Weave Challenges and Proofing Workshop with Bridget ThomasDogStar Farm, High Sprin...
05/14/2026

ONE SPOT LEFT!!

WEAVES! WEAVES! WEAVES!
Weave Challenges and Proofing Workshop
with Bridget Thomas
DogStar Farm, High Springs FL
Friday, May 15th
830-1130 am
$90 per team, auditors welcome, $40

Join Bridget for a morning of weave pole challenges! Able to accommodate most levels, teams will be pushing the limits of their current weave pole skills. Proofing, handling, and skill building to help create BOMB PROOF weave poles!

Please contact PM or email Bridget at [email protected] for more info or to reserve a spot. See less

05/13/2026

SPOT AVAILABLE!
Wednesday, 5/13, 7 pm
Group Agility Handling and Skills

WEAVES! WEAVES! WEAVES!Weave Challenges and Proofing Workshop with Bridget ThomasFriday, May 15th830-1130 amDogStar Farm...
05/11/2026

WEAVES! WEAVES! WEAVES!

Weave Challenges and Proofing Workshop
with Bridget Thomas
Friday, May 15th
830-1130 am
DogStar Farm, High Springs FL
$90 per team, auditors welcome, $40

Join Bridget for a morning of weave pole challenges! Able to accommodate most levels (novice through Masters), teams will be pushing the limits of their current weave pole skills. Proofing, handling, and skill building to help create BOMB PROOF weave poles!

Please contact PM or email Bridget at [email protected] for more info or to reserve a spot.

05/11/2026

ISO: Someone to share a one hour agility lesson at 9 am TUESDAY. Can accommodate most levels. Contact [email protected].

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24518 Nw 110th Avenue
Alachua, FL
32615

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