Instuctors at HyCaliber Agility/Agility Vision

Katie O'Day Trachte (Head Instructor) - Katie Trachte was a '04 AKC/USA World Team Member, '08 and '09 European Open World Team Member and '08 and '09 European Open Finalist. She has just returned from another successful year competing in Europe as a '09 EO finalist and placing in the top 25 in each of her team runs with her 9 year old Sheltie, Jeep. She has a background in Conformation and Obedience and was bitten by the agility bug 16 years ago. Katie has trained under some of the biggest names in agility. She has multiple MAChs and USDAA titles on multiple dogs of different breeds and sizes, has participated in the AKC/USA World Team Tryouts six times, has attended multiple National and a few International events.

Amy Hershberger MS, CTC (Assistant Instructor) - Amy has been involved with dogs since 1999.  She has a Masters Degree in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts University and is a San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers Certified Trainer and Behavior Counselor, where she graduated at the top if her class.  She also worked as the Animal Behaviorist at the Humane Society of Greater Miami where she began a program for volunteers to train the shelter animals -  increasing the pets mental stimulation as well as their adoptability.  She has been instructing Manner classes and doing private behavior consultations since 2004. Amy started out playing agility for fun and exercise with her first dog and has continued to use agility training to help build confidence in shy dogs and as mental stimulation for those pups needing a job.  She was bitten by the competition bug years ago when she began trialing her Portuguese Water Dog in agility.  She has been a volunteer for New England Border Collie Rescue for 9 years, and currently has a high drive BC she is training for Agility as well.

About Our Classes

Our agility group classes are small, no more then 6 dogs and handlers in each and focus on independent obstacle performance and a comprehensive motion based handling system. We also offer private and semi-private lessons.

We also offer obedience and manners training for all dogs, our place or yours.

NOTE: We cut down significantly on classes during the winter months so private lessons and class spots tend to fill fast! Please Contact Us as soon as possible if you are interested in agility or obedience classes!

About Our Students

Our students range from the mobility gifted to the mobility challenged and dogs of different ages and breeds. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an agility hobbiest her instruction can help both you and your dog accomplish your goals. Agility is a great way to get out and do something positive with your dog. If your dog has a lot of energy or even needs a way to get fit or build confidence attending an agility class once or twice a week is the way to go. Regular students (both private and group) are entitled to regular online coaching and video review by their instructors.

What kind of facility do you have?

We have both indoor and outdoor facilities located just two miles away from each other. You can see them here.

Classes Schedule (WINTER 2009-2010):

The following classes are now running on Wednesday afternoons/evening:

• 5:00-6:00 is the Intermediate Class focusing on Jumping/Handling/Independent Obstacle Skills (Instructor - Katie Trachte
  
• 4:00-5:00/6:00-10:00 - Private Lessons/Semi-Private Lessons/Rentals (Instructor - Katie Trachte)

The following classes are now running on Thursday evening:

• 5:00-7:00 Private Lessons/Semi-Private Lessons/Rentals (Instructor - Katie Trachte)

The following classes are now running on Saturday afternoon/evening:

• 4:00-5:00 - Private Lessons/Semi-Private Lessons/Rentals (Instructor Varies)

• 5:00-6:00 - Starters Class/FUNdamentals Class for dogs and handlers relativly new to agility. This class often has dogs at different beggining levels. (Instructor - Amy B. Hershberger)
• 6:00-7:00 - Private Lessons/Semi-Private Lessons/Rentals (Instructor Varies)

How do I sign up for classes?

You can start the process of signing up for classes by filling out the form here: Registration Form for Classes. Someone will get back to you within 48 hours.