Bridget McKnight currently competes at the national levels of both USDAA and AKC with her two Border Collies, Kestrel and Molly McPerfect. Most recently Kestrel competed in the finals at the 2007 AKC Nationals and the finals of the 2006 USDAA Grand Prix. Molly, a rescue, won Round one at the 2007 AKC Nationals and finished second in a very exciting Challenger round. Bridget's start in agility was with her ten year old Jack Russell and her Whippets. She has also competed with and titled dogs in earthdog, lure coursing, racing and herding. Her methods are all positive and stress building drive, speed, and accuracy into every dog. She believes that a strong foundation and a handling system that makes sense to both dog and handler are the building blocks of agility. Bridget also stresses that, above all else, agility should be fun!

Classes and private lessons available. Please contact Bridget directly at: eggroo@gmail.com

Beginner level:

Foundation class for dogs new to agility. This class will introduce obstacles in a safe and fun manner. Handlers will begin learning the skills necessary to effectively guide a dog through an agility course. Attention games will be incorporated to help build drive and focus. Dogs will also be learning obedience for agility along the way.

Novice/Open level:

This class is geared toward dog and handler teams currently showing at the Novice and Open levels, or just getting ready to start their trialing careers. Obstacle performance will be strengthened with positive reinforcement. Teams will be challenged with coursework and sequences designed to help develop consistent handling cues. Handlers will learn how to effectively walk a course, strategize and execute plans.

Masters class:

Class focus will be geared toward masters level teams. Maintaining obstacle performance while dealing with masters level challenges through coursework, sequences and games. Decision-making and execution of plans on course as well as distance work, discrimination and handler timing will all be covered.

Class cost is $150 for a six week session.