Student Coments:
"Challenging agility class last night! Ran a Midi course from this weekend's World Team Tryouts. Thanks Monique Plinck for breaking it down and working us through it, to success. Karen Holik truly EARNED the top spot on the team on that course. Can't wait to see how she does in Germany next fall as she represents the USA!!!!"
~ Diane Patterson
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" I had several people come up to me and tell me how great Spirit was looking on the course, that he had really picked up speed. I told them thank you, and it was due to our new instructor and gave your name that had gotten him running again and enjoying himself. He was so excited to be there and couldn’t wait to get out and run.
at the end of the day Spirit took home 2 first place Ribbons, 1 second place and two 3rd place ribbons. I don’t think I’ve ever run as fast with him as yesterday! Oh he also did 3 sets of 12 poles in weavers and got every last one of them! WOW! I’m just so proud of him and he’s come such a long way. Thank you so much for helping me with my handling, Spirit is running his heart out and loving it!"
Arlene & Spirit
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"My man, the Mont, did not sniff ONCE in the ring; he did not break at the start line ever; he stayed in the ring after each and every run - and even let me leash him up FAST - every time. Your two workshops and it was a wrap; there was no agony with getting him do what he needed to do. I can't tell you how long I'd been suffering with these two irritations and suddenly........ my relief is palpable. The workshops were so well timed such that I could put what we'd talked about into serious practice immediately. Monty had seven runs this weekend so we had a very valid test. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. "
~Judy Denberg
Polar RN, CGC; Summer CGC, NA, NAJ, OAJ, AXJ; Monty - NAJ
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"I think it is fabulous that you are asking your students their weaknesses, it forces us to put it down and determine what we want to work on this winter. I know I have only been a student for six months, but I think you have a great program and really care about your students."
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Monique - First, thank you for making a place for Antares in class. The atmosphere in class was so good for both her and me. She has been such a different dog in that facility than at Paws. I mean no offense - but - what you are offering is so much more what her and I need.
I have not competed in around 4 years so I need to address my handling skills. Antares is just 18 months old and has a lot of desire that needs to be channeled in the right direction. I get the feeling that is exactly what we will get from your classes.
Everyone in class was so awesome in the way they took her into account. That is the other difference. This was a group who understands dog behavior and remains aware of their dog as well as other people's dogs too. How refreshing.
I am looking forward to taking Antares to her potential with your instruction. I can't tell you how good I feel right now. Thanks again.
~Pat Sandillo |
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"I had heard the instructors at Criterion were good – that is understated. Monique and Nicole are a great team. As a new student at Criterion I immediately felt comfortable.
In just a short amount of time my dogs are much happier with me. I have learned so much and am having fun. Classes are sized to give plenty of personal attention and lots of practice sequences. Monique and Nicole put their heart and experience into teaching creating a truly win-win atmosphere for both dogs and handlers. I look forward to my next lesson."
Rose – Morgan and Stacey
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"One of the main reasons I left my previous class was because it was feeling less and less like positive-based instruction - which it was supposed to be. I got tired of seeing people mistreat their dogs and no one doing anything about it. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your approach and your focus on the best interest of the dogs. It's what I had been looking for."
- Anonymous
