Connected Performance Dog Training

04/22/2026

2026 trial calendar

📅 2026 Semi-Local Agility Trial Calendar

For those planning their trial season, here are some of the semi-local agility trials for 2026. Mark your calendars!

April 10–12

Ready 2 Run Agility Club — NADAC

📍 Corley Ranch, Gardnerville, NV

May 1–3

Ready 2 Run Agility Club — NADAC

📍 Reno Tahoe Equestrian Center, Reno, NV

May 8–9

NNASC — ASCA Trial

📍 Fuji Park, Carson City, NV

June 5–7

Ready 2 Run Agility Club — NADAC

📍 Fallon, NV

June 5–7

NNASC — CPE Trial

📍 Fuji Park, Carson City, NV

July 31 – August 2

Ready 2 Run Agility Club — NADAC

📍 Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV

August 14–16

ESAG — NADAC Trial

📍 Mammoth, CA

August 21–23

NNASC — CPE Trial

📍 Fuji Park, Carson City, NV

October 1–4

TMDTC — AKC Agility Trial

📍 Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV

October 23–25

Ready 2 Run Agility Club — NADAC

📍 Corley Ranch, Gardnerville, NV

Looking forward to a fun season of running dogs and seeing everyone at the trials! 🐾

04/22/2026

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📅 Spring 2026 Class Schedule – Connected Performance Dog Training

We’re rolling into spring with a full schedule of agility, rally, and foundation classes! 🌱🐾
Spots are limited in several classes, so reach out early if you’d like to join us.

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Mondays: Off
Tuesdays: Off

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📍 Wednesdays – South Reno

10:15 – Private
11:00 – Novice/Competition (Essence, Carson, Jellie, Tori)
12:15 – Novice (Lou, Chloe, Ruby, 1 opening)
1:30 – Competition (Angel, Midas, Sunny, Raven, Poppy)
2:40 – Foundations 4 (Oliver, Elle, Cash, Aria, Kip)
3:45 – Flatwork Foundations (Dove, Koko, River)
4:45 – Competition (Laka, Ace/Wren, Rosie) 1 -2 spots open
6:00 – Competition (Tioga, Sammy, Lyla) 1–2 spots open

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📍 Thursdays – Red Rock

Course Building Day
9:00 – Advanced Rally (Bella, Pony, Siren, Tucker – drop-ins welcome)
10:30 – Novice Rally (Isa, Secret, Dove, Fancy, Midas, Dixie)
12:00 – Private
12:45 – Novice (Rocket, Bramble, Brogan, Blueberry, Tucker)

➡️ New Foundations class coming soon (afternoons once filled)

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📍 Fridays – Red Rock

9:00 – Competition (Fancy, Siren, Jellie, Knicky, Betty)
11:00–1:00 – Private
➡️ Privates available by appointment

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📍 Saturdays – Red Rock

7:45 – Private
9:00 – Novice (Venus, Willow, Hazel, Lucy, Katniss)
10:30 – Foundation 2 / Flatwork Fundamentals (Dove, Onyx)
12:00–2:00 – Specialized Distance Classes / Workshops / Fun Matches

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📍 Sundays – Red Rock

7:15 – Private
9:00 – Competition (Q, Sierra, Sphinx, Jazzy, Bray, Denim, Pony)
10:15 – Competition Novice (Jaxon, Maggie, Storm)
11:30 – Foundations 4 (Knicky, Dixie, Secret, Charlie)

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✨ Looking Ahead:
We’ll be opening enrollment for a Beginning Foundations class on Thursday afternoons soon—perfect for new teams getting started!

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📩 Message me to claim open spots or get on the list for upcoming classes!

04/22/2026

Spring 2026 Class Schedule – Connected Performance Dog Training

We’re rolling into spring with a full schedule of agility, rally, and foundation classes! 🌱🐾
Spots are limited in several classes, so reach out early if you’d like to join us.

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Mondays: Off
Tuesdays: Off

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📍 Wednesdays – South Reno

10:15 – Private
11:00 – Novice/Competition (Essence, Carson, Jellie, Tori)
12:15 – Novice (Lou, Chloe, Ruby, 1 spot open)
1:30 – Competition (Angel, Midas, Sunny, Raven, Poppy)
2:40 – Foundations 4 (Oliver, Elle, Cash, Aria, Kip)
3:45 – Flatwork Foundations (Dove, Koko, River)
4:45 – Competition (Laka, Ace/Wren, Rosie) 1 -2 spots open
6:00 – Competition (Tioga, Sammy, Lyla) 1–2 spots open

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📍 Thursdays – Red Rock

Course Building Day
9:00 – Advanced Rally (Bella, Pony, Siren, Tucker – drop-ins welcome)
10:30 – Novice Rally (Isa, Secret, Dove, Fancy, titan, Dixie)
12:00 – Private
12:45 – Novice (Rocket, Bramble, Brogan, Blueberry, Tucker)

➡️ New Foundations class coming soon (afternoons once filled)

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📍 Fridays – Red Rock

9:00 – Competition (Fancy, Siren, Jellie, Knicky, Betty)
11:00–1:00 – Private
➡️ Privates available by appointment

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📍 Saturdays – Red Rock

7:45 – Private
9:00 – Novice (Venus, Willow, Hazel, Lucy, Katniss)
10:30 – Foundation 2 / Flatwork Fundamentals (Dove, Onyx)
12:00–2:00 – Specialized Distance Classes / Workshops / Fun Matches

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📍 Sundays – Red Rock

7:15 – Private
9:00 – Competition (Q, Sierra, Sphinx, Jazzy, Bray, Denim, Pony)
10:15 – Competition Novice (Jaxon, Maggie, blueberry, Storm)
11:30 – Foundations 4 (Knicky, Dixie, Secret, Charlie)

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✨ Looking Ahead:
We’ll be opening enrollment for a Beginning Foundations class on Thursday afternoons soon—perfect for new teams getting started!

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📩 Message me to claim open spots or get on the list for upcoming classes!

03/08/2026

Training with purpose – Building Thoughtful, Connected Dogs 🐾

Over the years my training has evolved a lot. What started as simply teaching behaviors has turned into something much deeper — building clarity, connection, and understanding between dog and handler.

I’ve spent years developing a training approach that focuses on:
• Clear communication between dog and handler
• Thoughtful skill progression
• Building drive and engagement without chaos
• Creating dogs that understand how to learn, not just what to do

From that work I’ve developed several structured training programs including:

✨ Communications Foundation – Teaching puppies and young dogs how to understand markers, reward systems, engagement, and learning mechanics.

✨ Foundations 1 & 2 – Building the essential skills that support everything from agility to rally to everyday partnership.

✨ Rally Fundamentals – Breaking down rally skills so teams gain precision, confidence, and flow in the ring.

✨ Skill-Based Workshops – Focused sessions on handling skills, different types of common sequence, commitment, distance, and other sport-specific concepts.

To make it easier to organize everything and for students to access training material anytime, I’ve moved my programs onto a Skool platform.

📱 The nice part is that everything can be accessed right from your phone — videos, lesson plans, discussions, and training resources all in one place.

If you’re interested in exploring the programs, learning more about my training approach, or joining upcoming classes and workshops, come take a look.

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Check out the training community here:

https://www.skool.com/connected-performance-training-8982/about

Connected Performance Dog Training

Helping teams to build clarity, confidence, and connection in agility and rally. Systematic, fun training for real results.

11/24/2025

10/27/2025

Proud Trainer Moment ❤️🐾

Ready 2 Run hosted the last agility trial of the year for our area at beautiful Corley Ranch in Gardnerville. Huge thanks to Ready 2 Run Agility Club for putting on such a great event, and to judge Danial Edwards for being so supportive all weekend!

Several of my students attended — some all three days, others just one or two — and I was lucky enough to be there on Saturday. Everyone did so well, but what made me most proud wasn’t just the runs or the Qs…it was the help, encouragement, and friendship they showed each other. 💕

Dog sports can be hard to break into, and this message that came through our group chat honestly made me tear up:

“We are the lucky ones to have leadership from someone who wants what is best for our dogs and us. Non-judgmental and so supportive. It’s not just about agility. It’s about how we move with confidence and love for our dogs.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself. I’m so very proud of each and every one of you — for how you train, how you support one another, and how you show up for your dogs.

Special shoutout to Marlene and Q for their first competition run together — and they absolutely rocked it! 🎉

Congrats to everyone this weekend — you make me so proud to be your trainer. ❤️🐾

10/23/2025

🍂 Fall Workshop Alert! 🍂
Join us Saturday, Nov 1 • 11 AM–1 PM for our next Connected Performance Dog Training workshop!

🎯 Topic: Mastering 180° Turns
• Into you, away from you, rear crosses, staying on the outside
• Apply the skill jump-to-jump, jump-to-hoop, tunnel-to-weaves, tunnel-to-tunnel, and more!

💡 Includes a take-home worksheet to keep building the skill at home.
💰 $75 • Limited to 6 working teams

This will be our focus skill for all November classes — perfect timing to deepen your understanding and teamwork!

🐾 Can’t make Nov 1? We’ll repeat the workshop the weekend of Nov 15–16 (weather permitting).

📩 Message me at (775) 338-3096 to reserve your spot — they’ll go fast!

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10/11/2025

Class Schedule for Fall/ Winter 2025/2026
Starting Oct 12
Mondays:Off
Tuesdays: Off
Wednesday: South Reno
10:15 Private Nocci
11:00 Novice/Competition Essence, Carson, Jellie Tori
12:15 Novice Class: Lou, Bolt, Ziggie Jannie Chloe
1:30 Competition: Angel, Rudy, Sunny, Raven Takoda
2:45 Private Mary
3:30 Foundation class Oliver, Q, Summit Andrea
4:45 Competition: Laka, Ace/Wren, Rosie Linda Lassen drop in
6:00 Competition: Pony, Tioga, Sammy (2 opening)
Thursday: Red Rock
Course building
10:00 Private
11:15 Novice Rally Frankie Vivian Pearl Takoda
12:30 Rally Fundamentals: Missy Charlie Dixie Mia
1:44 Foundation 2 Winston, Elle Rocket Titan
3:00 Novice Class Isa Brogan Blueberry Jazzy bramble
Friday: Red Rock
9:00 Competition Class: Fancy Siren Bella Pony jellie
10:30 Foundation 1 class Maura Brutus Secret Room for one more
Saturday: Red Rock
8:00 Novice Class Venus Willow Dixie Room for one more
9:15 Novice Class Opal Hazel Mollie Boots
11-1 Specialized classes/ workshops/ fun matches/privates
3:00 Foundation 2 Class rex Bosco Aria Tucker
Sunday: Red Rock
7:15 Private
9:00 Competition Class Q Sierra Sphinx Jazzy Bray Cosmo
10:15 Competition Novice Class Jaxon Maggie Storm Denim
11:30 Foundation 1/2 class Knicky Kara Carey Room for one more
1-3 Specialized classes/workshops/ fun matches/privates

Send a message to learn more

10/11/2025

Workshop topic for November is 180's. Turn into you, turn away from you. Jump to jump, tunnel to tunnel, From the outside where you can't cross, and coming into you. Basically switch, swing, diga diga. Adding in distance to proof for more advanced handlers. First and Third weekend of November.

10/11/2025

Fun Match/ Photo op 10-18-2025 and 10-19-2025
In order to not overwhelm our helpful photographers and to offer the fun match to as many as possible we will be doing this on both Saturday 11-2 pm and Sunday 1-3 pm. Pick your day and let me know. Nadac chances course is set up top and pick what you would like to do at the bottom. Look forward to seeing you all.
Wren a student of mine pictured with all her nationals pre trial bling