Freestyle Obedience Rally training
Drill Team Precision For Competition
Building teamwork in the ring and at home.
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.