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Jennifer Crank and Guess
2007 FCI Agility World Championships Individual Bronze medalist Medium Dog 
2006 FCI Agility World Championships Individual Silver medalist Medium Dog
2004, 06, 07, 09 AKC/USA World Team Member (09 with Blaster)
www.incredipaws.com

"As a junior handler I dreamed of being on the AKC World Team.  Fortunately for me, I live near Linda and began taking lessons and attending seminars.  With Linda's skills, training, and guidance, Guess and I learned to work together as a team.  Her handling system allowed for better communication resulting in tighter turns, consistency, and efficiency on the course.  With her coaching I was able to achieve my goal to be on the World Team - not once but three times" Jennifer Crank

   
Jean Lavalley and Taz
2001 FCI Agility World Championship Silver medalist Small Dog Team
2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 AKC/USA World Team Member  

“There is no way to put into words what Linda's help meant to Taz's career and to me.  She told me the first time she met me there was no reason I couldn't get Taz to the top of the sport myself, and while she'd be willing to take Taz and run her, she thought it would be better if I did it myself.  It's amazing the amount of help she gave me even when there were long periods when she didn't get to see me or my dog.  She would send me email suggestions and listen to my explanations and invariably come up with a fix for our problems or a way for us to improve our performance.  Taz's 6 years on the team were 45% Taz, 45% Linda, and 10% me.  She is a gifted coach.” Jean Lavalley

   
Karen Holik and Sizzle
2003, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 AKC/USA World Team Member
www.oncourseagility.com  

“Sizzle is a brilliant dog, but without Linda’s help, he would never have reached his fullest potential. Linda is a great coach, and her handling system has made a tremendous improvement in our consistency and speed.” Karen Holik

 
Ann Braue and Spree
2007 FCI Agility World Championships Silver Medalist Large Dog Team (Spree)
2005, 06, 07 AKC/USA World Team Member (Spree)
2008 AKC/USA World Team Member (Scream)
www.abctc.com  

  
Carrie Jones and Jive
2007 FCI Agility World Championships Silver Medalist Large Dog Team
2006, 07, 08 AKC/USA World Team Member 

“I’m certain that without Linda’s guidance Jive and I would not have been able to succeed to the World Championship level.  Linda has helped me tremendously with jumping ideas and a handling system that helps give Jive the information he needs well in advance so he can adjust appropriately for his large size and stride.  Also, it was truly an honor to be on the podium this year at the FCI Agility World Championships accepting a silver medal with Linda as my teammate and, more importantly, my mentor.” Carrie Jones

      
Daisy Peel and Jester
2007 AKC/USA World Team Member
www.jumpstartagility.com

"Linda is not only an amazing teacher but an amazing coach.  I know that her advice, coaching, and mentorship have helped me tremendously on my journey to competition at the World Championship level.  It has long been a goal of mine to be on the AKC World Team, and I know that her handling system and jump training have contributed tremendously to my achieving that goal."  Daisy Peel

 
Barbara Bicksler and Sydney
2003, 04, 06 AKC/USA World Team Member  

Mary Ellen and E-Z

Fizz

Mary Ellen Barry
2006 IFCS/USA Agility World Championship Gold medalist (Fizz)
2006 & 2008 IFCS/USA World Team Member (Fizz)
www.kineticdog.com
“I first sought Linda's expertise with Fizz's bar knocking issues in order to get her ready for the 2006 IFCS/USA World Championships.  Since then, Linda has been instrumental with my younger dog, E-Z, in helping me to understand the handling and jumping issues that come with a big jumping dog.  Since working with Linda, I have a much better understanding of the role that motion plays in the communication between handler and dog.  This knowledge has helped me refine my performance with my own dogs as well as help others through my teaching.” Mary Ellen Barry

Rachel Sanders and Fable
2008 IFCS/USA Agility World Championships Silver Medalist
2008 IFCS/USA World Team Member
www.fastforwarddogsports.com
 “Fable and I first visited Linda in 2005. I needed her critical eye and expertise to help me with Fable’s turning issues. As a team we needed better communication and Fable needed earlier information. Linda has helped me clarify my handling cues and Fable’s response to them. Since working with Linda the improvements in our teamwork have been reflected in our achievements”. Rachel Sanders

   
Theresa Rector and Infiniti
2004, 05, 06, 07 CKC/Canadian World Team Member
2008 CKC/Canadian World Team Member with Phoenix

“Although I have only worked with Linda a few times, she has had a tremendous influence on changes I have made to Fin's skills and how I handle him, not to mention Phoenix. I have incorporated what I have learned from Linda into my own teaching with my own students and have seen a huge improvement there as well. I have started to work some of the puppy stuff Linda shared with me with Saxen and I am pleased with his progress so far." Theresa Rector

Dee Anna Gamel and Kelsi
2005, 06, 07, 08, 09 AKC/USA World Team Member

      
Judy Keller and Morgan
1997 FCI Agility World Championship Gold medalist Small Dog Team
1997, 98, 99 AKC/USA World Team Member
www.k9infocus.com

Maybie

Tangle

Dana Pike
2004 IFCS/USA Agility World Championship Gold medalist (Maybie)
2008 IFCS/USA Agility World Championship Silver Medalist (Tangle)
2004 IFCS/USA World Team Member (Maybie)
2008 IFCS/USA World Team Member (Tangle)
www.danapike.com

Anne Andrle and Ski
2008 IFCS/USA Agility World Championship Bronze Medalist
2008 IFCS/USA World Team Memberi>
www.xtremeagility.com

Chris Parker and Mayhem
2002 & 2004 AKC/USA World Team Member
www.speedoggie.com

 
Chris Frank and Kimie
2004 IFCS/USA Silver medalist All-Around
2004 IFCS/USA World Team Member

Jen Pinder and Static
2003 FCI Agility World Championships Bronze Medalist Large Dog Team
2002, 03, 04 AKC/USA World Team Member

“I first came to Linda in 2006 for help with Soda’s collection in his jumping.  This quickly led to a change to my handling style.  The change in handling has helped me better define my turning cues and straight line cues, resulting in much clearer communication. Linda continues to help Soda and I both in handling and jumping.  Soda and I are very grateful for her good eye, advice, and her good humor.” Jen Pinder

Joni

Nancy and Jimmy Dean

Nancy Kleinhans 
2002 & 2003 AKC/USA World Team Member (Joni)
2006 IFCS/USA World Team Member (Joni)
2006 IFCS/USA World Championship Gold Medalist (Joni)
2006 IFCS/USA World Team Member (Jimmy Dean)

Dustin

Joan and Neil

   Joan Meyer
2001 FCI Agility World Championship Silver Medalist Small Dog Team (Dustin)
2001 & 2003 AKC/USA World Team Member (Dustin)
2008 AKC/USA World Team Member (Neil)

Joel Lavalley and Marvel
2008 AKC/USA World Team Member
2004 AKC/USA World Team Alternate

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Donna Webster and Promise
1999 AKC/USA World Team Member

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