• Treasurer of USDTC since 2020
• Have been a member of USDTC since 2006
• Instructing for over 10 years
• Obedience Committee Member
• Sub Novice, AKC Star Puppy, and Puppy Kindergarten Instructor
• AKC CGC Evaluator
• AKC Temperament Testing Evaluator
• Steward for Obedience and Agility Trials
• Has trains and competes in Obedience, Agility, Tricks, & Rally
• American Maltese Association Member
• Florida Coordinator for Florida AMA rescue

"As an instructor, I strive to build a bond & understanding between dogs and their families. The ultimate goal is to keep dogs in loving homes and out of shelters."

• 2024 USDTC President 
• Served as Board Member and Vice President
• Serves on USDTC Agility Committee
• DACOF Team Members 2017, 2018 & 2019
• Achieved Excellent level in AKC agility

Our group of long term instructors who selflessly give their time to train all kinds of dogs (and handlers) has inspired Maureen to instruct at USDTC.

"Six years ago I rescued sister Australian Cattle Dogs separated by 500 miles, and reunited them. I started with obedience, and before I knew it, was nudged into AKC agility by USDTC!

I am certain I've learned more than my 'girls' when it comes to proper handling and the experience of 'trialing'!   Jumping off an A- Frame, zoomies around the ring, to joy with a title-  all add to the amazing adventure.  Lots of effort, but even more rewards....a deep bond with my partner."

• Instructing at USDTC for 16 years
• Has also taught Puppy KPT & Level 2 Agility
• Achieved CDX & Championships in Rally
• Achieved Championships in AKC, UKC & CPE Agility

Theresa loves agility and brings 16 years of experience in the sport to the club. She has attended many seminars and continues to attend classes with local elite handlers.

"I enjoy teaching people to teach their dogs. It is so exciting to see their improvement and growth!"

• Has also taught S.T.A.R. Puppy
• Instructing for USDTC for 12 years
• Has taught all levels of obedience
• DOCOF Co-Captain
• Judged AKC Obedience match for North GA Kennel Club
• Member DTCSP
• Member North GA Kennel Club
• Retired Veterinary Technician
• Multiple titles earned including OTCH & Breed CH, with her Belgian Malinois

Dolores instructs at USDTC because she finds it very rewarding to help owners understand their dogs and accomplish their goals.

"I love working with puppies. I enjoy helping owners to establish a good relationship & understanding of their new pups that will last a lifetime." 

• Has also assisted with Basic Obedience
• Instructing for USDTC since 2020
• Training & showing in Obedience & Rally
• Achievements include CGC, CGCA, CGCU, BN, CD, RN, RI, RA, RAE1, Tricks Title & Therapy Dog Certification

Dawn loves working with the dogs & their owners. She finds volunteering at USDTC to be a gratifying & uplifting experience.

"I remember going to my first Obedience trial with my dog and being so nervous. Thankfully we qualified at the event. Now looking back, this experience gave me the confidence to continue down this journey of working with my dog. Hopefully, I am helping others achiever their training goals as well."

• Instructing at USDTC for over 13 years
• Has also taught Jr. Handlers & Basic Agility
• Served as Board Member
• Volunteers for 4H
• Past Aussie Rescue volunteer
• Multiple titles in AKC & UKC agility

"It is not about the dog, it is about the owner. Teaching the owner to accept the unconditional devotion and love from your dog."

• Began instructing at USDTC in 2024
• Formerly served as Secretary at DTCSP
• Former member Greater Orange Park Dog Club
• Has trained and competed in Conformation, Obedience, Tricks & Rally
• Achievements with current dog include CD, TDN & RN 

"I volunteer at USDTC because I love to be part of the team that encourages people to become closer to their dogs. Helping them work together, begin to understand each other and become partners just makes me happy. Its exciting to watch it happen"

• CTDI Certified Trick Dog Instructor
• Volunteers as USDTC phone support since 2024
• Member of Alliance of Therapy Dogs
• Current disciplines include Agility, Tricks & Therapy
• Achievements include NAJ Agility title, CGC, DMWYC Expert Tricks Title, & AKC Elite Performer Tricks Title

"This will be my first time teaching at USDTC. I am teaching because I want to help people have fun working with their dogs. Tricks make people smile!"

• Instructor at USDTC since 2016: Tricks -- Novice through Champion, S.T.A.R. Puppy, & Agility 1. Therapy Dog Assistant.
• USDTC President 2020 - 2024
• Area Director of Public Outreach
• Official AKC Canine Ambassador
• Certified AKC CGC Evaluator, Stunt Dog Judge & Animal Actor Evaluator
• Three-Time DMWYD All-Star Trainer of the Year
• Certified Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Pets 
• Certified handler for R.E.A.D. with Intermountain Therapy Animals
• DACOF 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
• Competes in Tricks, Agility, Obedience, & Rally
• Author of For the Love of a Dog and host of This Animal Life, a podcast about animal intelligence.
• Writer for Clean Run: The Magazine for Dog Agility Enthusiasts
• Website https://www.lisalanserrose.com/
• Represented by Birch Literary Agency.

"I love all animals, but especially dogs and dog people. I believe trick-dog training is a force of happiness in the world."

• Instructing since 2012
• Has also taught Novice Obedience
• Originally became a USDTC club member in 1984
• Training or has trained in Obedience, Agility & Tricks
• Achievements include CGC, CD, CDX & UD

"Training dogs is fun, sometime challenging and frustrating, and very rewarding when successful."

• Instructing since 2017
• USDTC Lifetime Member
• Has taught Novice and Conformation
• Titles Achieved:  AKC-CH, GCH, BN, CD, CGCU, TKN, RN, NA, FDC, HT and UKC-CH, GCH, BIS, RBIS
• Member: Bearded Collie Club of America, Bearded Collie Club of Central Florida
• Attended multiple Obedience Training Seminars and Conformation Handling Seminars

 "I enjoy working my own dogs and helping others with theirs".

• Instructing for USDTC for 8 years
• Served as Board member & Co-Director of Obedience
• Member Newfoundland Club of Florida
• Past instructor for Largo Dog Training School & City of Safety Harbor Leisure Services
• 35 years of dog training with instruction working alongside some of the best
• Achieved titles in obedience including U-CDX

"I get great satisfaction in seeing all the progress dogs and their owners can make in our classes"

• Instructing at USDTC since 2004
• Has also taught Puppy KPT, Basic Obedience & all levels of Agility
• Served as Agility Director & Board Member
• Served as Agility Trial Chair, Committee Member & DACOF Team Captain
• USDTC DACOF team member since 2003
• Multiple titles in AKC, CPE, UKI, USDAA, NADAC, ASCA & UKC Agility
• Other titles include CD, Rally in AKC & WWKC, CGC, Tricks, WCFO Freestyle & UpDog (Frisbee)
• Has fostered for ARPH, MARS & BARK Aussie Rescue
• Has and continues to participate in online courses and seminars to further education in agility 

"Training and showing in agility (or any venue for that matter) is much more challenging than I expected but through the journey I have found it to be more rewarding than I could have ever imagined, from the bond with my dogs to the circle of friends I have made."

• USDTC Instructor since 2023
• Served on USDTC Board
• Volunteer for USDTC Special Events: Barn Hunt, Santa Paws, Dog Olympics, Holiday Party & Annual Banquet
• 2023 & 2024 DACOF Team Member
• USDTC POP Team (Public Outreach Performer)
• Member USDTC Maintenance Team
• AKC Canine Ambassador
• Alliance of Therapy Dogs and Certified Evaluator
• Certified AKC CGC Evaluator
• Freestyle Performer with Dogs Can Dance
• USDTC Agility Committee Member
• Continuing Education with Online Clean Run Courses
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium Volunteer since 2003
• Member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
• Some achievements with dogs Kai & Kandi include AX & AXJ in AKC Agility & Champion Trick Titles. Kai & Kandi often perform in public and are Certified ATD Therapy Dogs who regularly volunteer at John Hopkin's Children's Hospital, Moffitt & Mease Dunedin.

JoAnn volunteers because she learns so much from others when she teaches and wants to help the club as it has helped her.

• Assisted with Puppy KPT, STAR Puppy, Basic Obedience & Sub-Novice
• Served on the USDTC Board
• Served as steward at USDTC Rally trials
• Instructing at USDTC since 2020

Donna volunteers at USDTC because she loves the common friendship bonds.

• Instructing for USDTC for 7 years
• DOCOF Team Captain
• Twice Obedience Trial Champion

Genie volunteers to help others develop a close working relationship with their dog.

 "When we earned our first OTCH it was a real high, and what I have learned is the best part about showing is to appreciate and enjoy the journey with your dog. Once you've obtained the goal, you have wonderful memories to look back on."

• Has also taught all levels of Obedience through Novice
• USDTC Board Member & Rally Director
• Served as USDTC President
• Served as USDTC Conformation Director, Obedience Director & Rally Director
• USDTC Member since 2013
• Instructing at USDTC since 2014
• Member & past President Tampa Bay Chihuahua Club
• Member Affenpinscher Club of America
• Member Project Pup
• Achievements include CGC, CGCA, CGCU, BN, CD, TKN, all levels of Rally. AKC Nationals Best Affenpinschers in CD, numerous Awards of Merit, Champion, Grand Champions Bronze
• Author of published work "Transformation From Conformation To Qualification With Our Affenpinschers

Ken volunteers at USDTC to give back to the community and to pass his knowledge forward.