Karen Lechner
Welcome to Pawz4Success!
My goal, whether working with my own dogs or with my students and their dogs, is to develop a strong relationship built on trust. When you work with me you will learn how with clear and consistent training you can create a confident dog that will perform with speed and accuracy.
Below you will find information about how to train with me in class or privately, as well as information about me and my dogs. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me!
CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS
Thursdays – 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Masters/Excellent Level
Designed for teams currently competing at this level. Emphasis placed on perfecting handling maneuvers using various systems that suit each individual dog and handler team. Complex courses with concentration on advanced handling techniques and perfecting execution and timing.
- Prerequisite: Dogs must be proficient with all obstacles.
- 8 weeks – $230
- If a class is cancelled for some reason the session will extend for another week.
Thursdays – 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Intermediate/Open Level
Designed for teams currently competing or ready to compete at the Novice and/or Open level. Emphasis will be placed on course analysis and strategies, planning and execution of handling techniques, including the when and hows of positional cues, acceleration/deceleration cues and footwork. Advanced handling techniques will be explored.
- Prerequisite: Dogs must be proficient with all obstacles.
- 8 weeks – $230
If a class is cancelled for some reason the session will extend for another week.
Thursdays – 8:30-9:30 pm
Foundation/Beginners
Designed to introduce basic concepts relating to the exciting sport of dog agility. Emphasis will be placed on and include focusing on creating a bond and lines of communication and teamwork between dog and handler, step-by-step instruction of equipment and navigating obstacles
- Prerequisite: A desire to learn
- 8 weeks – $230
If a class is cancelled for some reason the session will extend for another week.
If you are interested in joining one of my classes, please email me.
PRIVATE LESSONS
For more information about taking private lessons for all levels of agility and/or obedience, drop me an email. Let’s talk about your goals, and if after talking you think we’re a fit we can set up a mutually-convenient time to work together.
MY BIO
I started training dogs in 1996 with my Labrador Retriever Cody “just for the fun of it.” It did not take long before I was hooked! I never dreamed at that time that his training would be the beginning of what has become my passion — Dog Sports!
Over the last two decades I have been an avid student of both agility and obedience, working privately and in seminars with many world and national champions and competitors. As a result, I have developed a tremendous understanding of dog training at the highest level of excellence and continue to stay abreast of the latest training techniques as the world of dog training evolves. My goal for handlers and their dogs is for them to build a strong relationship based on trust which will create a confident team that not only has fun but is able to perform with speed and accuracy.
I love to share my knowledge with my students, whether through classes, private lessons or seminars.
I have been blessed to have several dogs that have competed at regional and national events, earning Obedience Trail Championships (OTCH), Master Agility Championships (MACH) as well titles and placements in agility, obedience, field and dock diving. And yes, after all these years it’s still about having fun!
MY DOGS
MACH Sportsman’s Cody CDX – “Cody” (the one that started it all!)
Rhumbline’s Twist of Fate CDX JH MX MXJ – “Twist”
MACH SHR Rhumbline’s High Grade JH MXG MJX WC – “Grady”
GRADY IN ACTION
OTCH MACH 3 SHR Rhumbline’s Pepsi With A Twist
OGM UDX11 VER MXG MJC XF JH WC – “Pepsi”
PEPSI IN ACTION
Rhumbline’s Catch Me If U Can CD GN MX MXJ XF WC CC – “Tag”
TAG IN ACTION
