Debbie Motley
I will be teaching conformation class this is a one half hour class held from September to Spring on how to handle your dog in a dog show. Mostly focusing on the show ring of the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). I have shown in these venues with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and have also shown my Golden Retriever and my friends dogs-Miniature Dachshunds, Pomeranians, Labrador Retrievers, Schipperkes, and German Shorthair Pointers in various shows. I also compete in obedience, rally, agility and hunting. I have served the dog club as Secretary and as cub President I am currently serving on the board.
Cathy Kishel
The Canine Coach
Association of Pet Dog Trainers member
I started training with the IRDTC 1975 and soon after became in an instructor. I have taught all levels of obedience & agility, ranging from puppy classes to competition levels as well as instructed therapy dog and canine good citizen classes. I also give private lessons that range from basic household problems to behavior modification. With my own dogs, Labrador Retrievers, I have competed in events ranging from obedience, hunt tests, rally, agility an conformation having finished numerous titles including many class placements. As part of my ongoing desire to learn I attend work shops and seminars to keep up to date with new training techniques.
Carol Cheney
I trained my first dog at IRDTC in 1972 and have been hooked on the sport of dogs ever since. My husband Chris and I live in Sturgeon Township and are owned by 6 Parsons and 2 Scottish Deerhounds. We are active in conformation, Rally, obedience, earthdog and soon lure coursing.
Jane Lehtinen
My name is Jane Lehtinen. I have been showing dogs in many venues since 1978. I began with my first pure-bred Doberman Pinscher in Obedience. A Beagle friend started taking me along with her to shows as she had too many to handle herself. That experience taught me a lot.
I have shown over 100 dogs to American championships including breeds such as: Pomeranians and Schipperkes. I’ve earned five (5) CD’s on Austrailian Shepherds, Pomeranians, Schipperkes. I have multiple Agility degrees in three venues and AKC Rally titles.
I own a dog grooming business locally. This allows me to earn my paycheck and still travel to the dog shows when I want to. You can say I am “really” into the dogs!