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 |
| Jim Payne | 2,3,4 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 |
| Roxanne Tapinen | Nosework | No |
| Sally Banka | Obedience | No |
| Shelly Weeks | 1,2,3,4 | Yes |
*Updated instructor photos provided courtesy of Scott Persky of Photos by Toto unless otherwise indicated.