Instructors
Meet the Instructors
Tiffany
I have been running TNT Agility for over 25 years and I still have many of the same students I did when I started teaching! I love watching my student’s understanding grow and adore celebrating all the successes no matter how big or small.
The boring stats: I’ve had 5 different dogs named to 35 Canadian Agility teams since 2008. I’ve put AAC, CKC, USDAA and UKI Championship titles on multiple dogs and have stood on many North American Championship podiums and a few International podiums over the years.
I grew up with cats but got my first Border Collie after I was married and have never looked back. I now share my house with Border Collie #3, Fury, who’s 10 and celebrating his International Agility Retirement Tour by travelling to EO and AWC, Border Collie #4, Aloha, who’s 6 and really makes me look good on the Agility field and Border Collie #6, Groove, who is just over a year old and is teaching me so much (including how to be a more patient human!)
If I had to pick a favourite agility moment, it would be anytime a student makes a podium or an agility team for the first time. I love seeing the excitement and sense of accomplishment!
Shandy
I discovered agility in 2017 and quickly fell in love with the sport. Since then, I've had the privilege of representing Canada multiple times on the international stage, with my favorite memory being winning the Biathlon Gold Medal in France with Logan.
As an instructor, I love breaking skills down into small, manageable pieces and using short sequences to help build the understanding of both dog and handler.
I currently live with Levi(12), Heidi(11), Logan (8), Vivid (1).
Erika
I’ve been competing in Agility since 2001 and started coaching in 2016. During that time I have had nine dogs which have competed at local trials, nationals and abroad. My favourite Agility moment was my first nationals with my dog Fae. It was my first time travelling to BC, we explored beaches and forests together. And best of all had a very memorable event that lead to so much more in future years.
At this time I have three dogs:
Sprite (9) Seven (6) and Little Bitty (1)
Janet
I started agility in 1995 and have enjoyed the sport as a competitor, trainer, instructor and judge. Each role has given me a different perspective of the sport. I have owned and trialed 7 dogs during that time and if I had to pick a favourite moment I’d say it’s each time I look into their eyes and see the trust and connection between us.
My current dogs are Jinx (11 years) and FireFly (5 years).
Gabi
I was introduced to agility over 35 years ago with my beagle Gretel. I immediately caught the bug and have be learning ever since. I started teaching agility over 20 years ago, part time, and added jump grid classes over 15 years ago. Now retired from engineering at 3M, I teach more classes and "Jump Club" is one of the most popular.
Favourite agility moment
My rescue border collie Wish made it to the Steeplechase Finals at AAC Nationals in Calgary (2010).
- Your current dog(s)
California Grrrl Cinge AKA the Golden Nugget - 12 years old poodle mix, Sweet border collie 8 years old and mother of B'Dass 5 year old and little miss Femke (border collie) just over a year old
Kim
I have been competing in agility since 2008 and have had the privilege of representing Canada multiple times on the world stage, including at WAO and EO events. I am passionate about helping teams develop strong foundations, build confidence, and achieve their goals while enjoying the journey with their dogs.
Favourite Agility Moment: Representing Canada internationally is always special, but one of my favourite moments was making the WAO Biathlon Final with Epic and finishing 8th overall. Sharing the field with some of the best teams in the world was pretty cool.
Current Dog(s): I currently compete with Epic, an 8-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Gerry, a 3-year-old mixed-breed dog who is just beginning his agility journey.