Freestyle Obedience Rally training
Drill Team Precision For Competition
Building teamwork in the ring and at home.
Up Coming Classes
Classes Coming Up
Beginner Trick Class
4 weeks, starting Monday, May 12, 6pm, Cost $100
Teach your dog tricks! It engages your dog and teaches you the joy of training.
Canine Boot Camp Class
8 weeks, starting Friday, May 23, 6pm, Cost $200
Teach your dog the basics needed for everyday life.
Offering Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing at the end of class.
Advanced Trick Class
4 weeks, starting Monday, June 23, 6pm, Cost $100
Build your dog’s trick repertoire with more advanced moves.
Jumping Fundamentals Class
4 weeks, starting Monday, August 4, 6pm, Cost $100
Teach your dog proper jump form. It is important for smooth execution in competition and to helpavoid injuries.
Musical Freestyle Fundamentals Class
4 weeks, starting Friday, August 8, 6pm, Cost $100
Learn the basics needed to start in Canine Musical Freestyle. Find the joy in dancing with your dog!
Recommend taking the Trick classes prior to taking this class.
Meet the Trainers of Fort Canine Training, LLC
Sharon Olthof
I grew up around dogs. I have always been interested in training from a young age. My first dog that I trained was a German Shepherd named Bullet, who I got when I was 15 years old. I trained him in Obedience and Agility. Showed him a small amount in agility, but never titled.
My first competition dog I got in 2010, and started showing in 2011. A German Shepherd named Schultz. This started my competition journey. I have since trained and titled multiple dogs in many different organizations.
I currently compete with a German Shepherd and two Australian Shepherds.
I rode and showed horses for many years before getting into dogs. I showed English Pleasure/Equitation, Western Pleasure/Equitation, Horsemanship, Gymkhanas, Team Penning, Sorting, Dressage, Western Dressage, and Musical Freestyle Dressage. Many of the things I learned with the horses has carried over into the dog world.
I was a veterinary technician for over 20 years. I have experience working with many different breeds and mixed breeds.
I have been teaching classes for the Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club since 2018 in CGC, CGC Advanced, Beginner Novice Obedience, and Novice Obedience.
I am a trainer at High Desert Working Dogs Club, a local Schutzhund club.
One of the things that is important to me is trying different things with your dog, even if you have a preferred sport. By doing this, it keeps your dog fresher and have a good attitude while working. The dog is less likely to get burned out on one sport. Training should be consistent no matter what you are doing.
I have shown and titled in the following organizations:
- American Kennel Club (AKC): Rally – Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, RAE, Master; Obedience – Beginner Novice, Novice, Preferred Novice, Graduate Novice; Coursing Ability; Fast CAT; CGC; CGCA; Farm Dog; Trick Dog.
Competed at the AKC Rally National Championship show in 2018.
- Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA): Rally – Novice, Advanced X.
- Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD): Trick titles – Novice, Intermediate, Advanced.
- RallyFree:Musical Freestyle – Entry; Rally - Novice.
- World Canine Freestyle Organization (WCFO): Musical Freestyle – Beginner, Novice; Heelwork to Music – Beginner, Novice; Freestyle Pairs – Beginner, Novice.
- International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA): Conformation Champion.
- United Schutzhund Club of America (USCA): BH, STP 1-3, RH-V, RH-A.
- North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC): Regular Agility – Intro, Novice; Jumpers – Intro, Novice; Touch N Go – Intro.
- World Cynosport: Rally – Level 1-3.
Christy Olthof
I grew up around dogs. I acquired my first competition dog in 2010, a Golden Retriever, and started showing him in 2011. This started my competition journey. I have since trained and titled several dogs in many different organizations. I currently compete with a Golden Retriever and a Smooth Coat Fox Terrier.
I rode and showed horses for many years before getting into the dogs. I showed Western Pleasure/Equitation, Horsemanship, Gymkhanas, Team Penning, Sorting, Dressage, Western Dressage, Musical Freestyle Dressage. I am also starting a medieval equestrian program. Many of the things I learned with the horses has carried over into the dog world.
I have been a groomer for over 18 years. I have experience working with many different breeds and mixed breeds.
I have been teaching classes for the Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club since 2018 in CGC, Novice Rally, and Intermediate/Advanced Rally.
I am working toward becoming an AKC Rally judge and CGC evaluator.
One of the things that is important to me is trying different things with your dog, even if you have a preferred sport. By doing this, it keeps your dog fresher and have a good attitude while working. The dog is less likely to get burned out on one sport. Training should be consistent no matter what you are doing.
I have shown and titled in the following organizations:
- American Kennel Club (AKC): Rally – Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, RAE, Master, Rally Champion; Obedience – Beginner Novice, Novice, Open
Coursing Ability; Fast CAT; CGC; CGCA; Trick Dog.
Competed at the AKC Rally National Championship show three times.
- Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA): Rally – Novice.
- Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD): Trick titles – Novice.
- RallyFree:Musical Freestyle – Entry; Rally - Novice.
- World Canine Freestyle Organization (WCFO): Musical Freestyle – Beginner, Novice, Intermediate; Heelwork to Music – Beginner, Novice, Intermediate; Freestyle Pairs – Beginner, Novice.
- International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA): Conformation Champion.
- United Schutzhund Club of America (USCA): BH
- North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC): Jumpers – Intro
- World Cynosport Rally Limited (WCRL): Rally – Level 1-3; Champion Level 1; Champion Level 2.