Wag Instructors
All WAG Instructors must successfully complete an internal certification process including a hands-on apprenticeship before they are approved to teach each level. Instructors train a wide variety of breeds and compete in many different organizations.
Instructor Bios*
Instructor | Levels Approved | Private Lessons? |
---|---|---|
Beth Diehl | 3,4 | No |
Bob Schumann | 1,2 | Yes |
Donna Cordoba | 2,3,4 | Yes |
Gayle Pluta | 1,2,3,4 | No |
Kathi McBride | AKC STAR Puppy & Level 2 Agility | Yes |
Kelly Schumann | 1, Tricks (All levels for DMWYD and AKC), AKC STAR Puppy, CGC, CGCA, Fit Dog Level 1 & DMWYD Canine Conditioning | Yes |
Kris Kamholz | 2,3,4 | No |
Loret Bartol | 2,3,4 | Yes |
Margaret Thiessen | AKC STAR Puppy | No |
Mary VanderBloomen | 1,2,3,4 | Yes |
Mary Ann Pecen | 2,3,4 | No |
Pam Delaney | 2,3 | No |
Patti Jo Yuswak | 1,2,3,4, STAR Puppy, CGC & CGCA | Yes |
Renee Menini | 1, 2, 3 | Yes |
Rick Rubas | AKC STAR Puppy | No |
Robin Newman | Advanced Skills, Puppy Foundation Agility, 3, 4 | Yes |
Robin Taylor | Nosework, Advanced Skills, Foundation Puppy Agility, 3, 4 | No |
Rosanne Hatcher-Pientok | Novice Rally, Advance/Excellent Rally | Yes |
Sally Banka | Obedience | No |
Shelly Weeks | 1,2,3,4 | Yes |
Simone Szulc-Cieplicki | Nose Work- Introduction | Yes |
*Updated instructor photos provided courtesy of Scott Persky of Photos by Toto unless otherwise indicated.