Soshana Dos Agility

Presents
Soshana Dos
Agility
Seminars
Mon/Tues, December 30 & 31, 2013
December 30 — Intermediate Coursework
Building teamwork based on trust and understanding
Forward and Lateral Sends 8:00 am — Noon: Deliver timely information and
turning cues while teaching obstacle independence. Learn how to get ahead of your dog!
Front Crosses and Wraps 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm: Eliminate wide turns, back jumps,
and off courses. Create confidence in your handling and gain trust in your dog’s understanding of your cues.
December 31 — Masters Coursework
Sharpening skills and tightening lines to realize
your team’s full potential
Efficient Turning Cues 8:00 am — Noon: Use motion to effectively communicate
information to your dog. Your teammate should approach each jump knowing about the
turn and what kind of turn is required.
Blind Crosses 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm: Learn how to properly execute three kinds of
blind crosses and recognize where they are appropriate.
Registration opens via email on Mon. 9/23/13 at 8am for volunteer
members, Wed. 9/25 at 8am for non-volunteer members, and Fri.
9/27 at 8 am for non-members. Email: barbara.siegel2@gmail.com
Once your working spot is confirmed, mail check made out to
PCOTC to: Barbara Siegel • 16 Western Drive, Ardsley NY 10502
Fee is $120 working/$60 auditing per session.
Your Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________e-mail: _________________________
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Seminars to be held at PCOTC (rear/ground floor)
220 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY • www.pcotc.org • 914.422.DOGS
Soshana was introduced to the sport of
agility 10 years ago with her Australian
Shepherd, Portia. Together Soshana and
Portia earned a MACH and ADCH and
evolved into a strong team competing at
the National level and earning USDAA top
ten placements and semi-final byes. Since
then, Soshana has trained and competed
with four dogs at the highest levels of the
sport, including her youngest, Border
Collie Glance.
According to Soshana, she owes most of
her knowledge and skill in this sport to
Mary Ellen Barry and Rachel Sanders, with
whom she trains as frequently as
possible. She is constantly trying to
augment her knowledge and increase her
skill as a trainer, handler, and teacher. To
that end, Soshana has sought out Jenn
Crank, Linda Mecklenburg, Jen Pinder,
Karen Holik, Daisy Peel, and Susan Salo,
among others.
Skilled at simplifying and effectively
communicating complex handling
maneuvers as well as explaining the
theory and fundamentals behind the
handling method, Soshana strives to
promote a fun and healthy learning
environment for all handlers and their
dogs. She employs a motion-based
handling system and advocates a
dog-friendly, positive reinforcement
training style.
Soshana has a long list of career
highlights in both AKC and USDAA agility
with her four dogs. Her latest winning
streak includes #1 Triathlon in the
Mid-Atlantic Showcase (May 2013), #2
Steeplechase in the Mid-Atlantic Regional
(June 2013), and 1st Place Grand Prix at
the New England Regional in July 2013.