Eric has been involved with obedience and agility since he adopted his All American, Bart, in 2001.  Bart had been at the shelter for 4 months when he found a home and a “job” with Eric.  Eric enjoys agility for the camaraderie he sees among handlers and their dogs and how much fun it is for the dogs.  Eric and Bart began competing in NADAC in 2002 and have earned their Elite Agility Certificate (EAC). 

As a DAD trainer, Eric uses his patient, straightforward approach to help handlers and their dogs learn the necessary skills to successfully negotiate an agility course.  He stresses positive reinforcement and the importance of making it a fun learning experience.  Eric is an active volunteer and long time trainer for DAD and coordinates the scorekeeping for all DAD trials.

Cindy first became interested in dog agility when she watched a competition on Animal Planet.  She responded to an ad for dog agility classes and was hooked on the sport.  Four years and many runs later, Cindy sees agility as something her dogs enjoy doing as much as she does.  She competes in NADAC and USDAA with her Border Collie, Sadie and her Shetland Sheepdog, Pete.  Cindy and Sadie are competing at the Elite level in NADAC with an eye on their NATCH title (North American Agility Trial Champion).  Pete is working in Elite and Open levels in NADAC and USDAA. 

With two fast breeds, Cindy has learned how to work at a distance from her dogs.  She enjoys giving back to DAD by serving on the board of directors as president and sharing her experience with new handlers and their dogs.  Cindy is a member of Durango Kennel Club, NADAC and USDAA.