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From a young age, I knew dog sports were my calling.
At 7 years old I got the agility “bug” and starting running Joe Cool as a Junior Handler beside my mom (Julie Lacoursiere). It wasn’t long before my mom realized I needed a dog of my own which is when Kooper came into the equation. Kooper and I grew together, learning many different dog sports such as Agility, Flyball, Frisbee & Dock Diving. Kooper went on to achieve her Agility Trial Champion of Canada (ATChC) in August of 2011 followed by her Versatility Bronze Award of Merit in 2015. Kooper and I also travelled across Canada competing in multiple Regional and National Championship events.
Fast forward to 2017, Brooks – my best boy – was born! Brooks has been the heart of it all not only being the dog featured in the logo but also a big part in making Dog On It Sports what it is today. Brooks and I currently compete in Agility where he has earned his ATChC (February 2022) and many other HUGE titles including his Gold Award of Merit! We have gone on to compete at multiple Regionals & Nationals events, where he has always been on the podium. Brooks and I have won the AB/NWT 16″ DD Vet Class at Regionals 2 times including winning the overall highest aggregate score in 2024! We have placed 2nd and 3rd at the Nationals events we’ve attended! Brooks and I are avid Dock Diving competitors. He currently holds his Dock Master Excellence title while also earning an invite and attending multiple NADD Canadian Regionals. In the time between Dock Diving and Agility competitions/training, Brooks and I are also passionate upland bird hunters.
While having the best time running Brooks, we felt the need to add to the family and this is when Presley joined our team! She is the smallest, cutest, sweetest, most gentle little black lab! She is the perfect partner in crime and LOVES to go FAST! She currently competes in Masters for agility and is working away at many titles – while has already earned her ADC, AADC, AGDC, AADC, MGDC, Gamble Bronze and is so very close to her Silver Gamble title! Presley and I also have the BEST time dock diving! She jumps a consistent 19″ and is a beast in Hydro Dash – placing 2nd in the 2025 NADD Regionals earning her invite to the 2025 National Championship! We couldn’t imagine life without P-Dog and the spice she brings when she’s ready to work!
My idea of a perfect agility run or dock diving jump is one where FUN was had and both the dog and the handler are smiling at the end! This also pertains to training – where laughs and smiles are a must! With over 20 years of experience, I’m excited to help you build the best relationship between you and your pup!
I started agility back in 2004 with my Black Lab – Joe Cool!
We dabbled in it for a couple of years, got a few legs towards titles but my main focus was Alex’s sports. My instructor was moving away and her students asked if I would take the business over and keep the lessons going….this was the start of Dog On It Agility. Fast forward to 2011, Alex was going to be graduating in 2 years and I would become an “empty nester”! I needed another dog that would keep me busy! On January 1st, 2012 Jagger was born! I flew down to South Carolina to pick her up hoping one day I would just be able to achieve an ATChC with her! She turned out to be my “once in a lifetime dog” that loves every sport we do – Dock diving, Scenting, Barn! She won AAC Regionals twice as well as placed 3rd and 7th (x2) at Nationals. On March 2014 we got her ATChC! Fast forward to April 2022 – we obtained her Versatility Lifetime Award and on February 5, 2023 we got her Lifetime Achievement Award of Merit. All 3 I never expected to accomplish!
In 2016, I flew down to South Carolina to pick up Feather from my breeder (Jagger’s sister from a previous litter) and “retire” her here in Canada! We taught her agility and we also went on to obtain an ATChC in December 2019! Agility, however was not Feather’s first love so we also train and compete in Dock Diving, Hunting, Scenting and Barn. At 13 years old, her real love was actually being a Pet Wellness dog and loves to volunteer!
Fast forward again to August 2023…once again we headed down to South Carolina to pick up Trix! Going back to my original colour…Black Lab!
I started Trix in agility on obstacles and distance as I knew I would need it! She has completed her Master Gamble Dog of Canada at the age of 2 and her Agility Dog of Canada title at 2.5 years old! She has also excelled at Dock Diving with her farthest jump being 24’6” and winning 1st Place at Regionals for distance jump qualifying her for Nationals!
Our Nosework/Scenting game is just getting started but we have already titled in Started an Advanced!
I grew up with a desire for working and being around animals, but with a dog-allergic family and living in the city, this was going to be tough!
In 2011, we fell in love with a Portuguese Water Dog, Lola. Although I was only 9 years old, we were joint at the hip. She had such a goofy personality and wanted to make everybody laugh, teaching me that having fun is the whole point. She taught me so much in life… little did I know about dog sports!
Fast forward to 2021, I started to pursue my passion of behavior, handling, and animals sports. I became a behavior and obedience instructor, worked with therapy dog preparation, and earned my trick dog instructor certification. I graduated university with a degree in Animal Health, majoring in Sports and Performance Animals.
In 2017, Millie was born. She’s completely goofy, loves to train, and we’re just as joint at the hip. We discovered the world of agility in 2022 and we could not get enough. Starting at 5 years old, we’ve earned her AAC Masters Agility Dog of Canada, ADC, AADC, SCGC, AGDC, MSDC, MJDC and laughed and played through the whole journey. Her excitement for the game and playing together will always be my favorite part. Millie got her trick dog certification, and has jumped into in the world of scenting with me, and is having just as much fun!
In 2023, Ruth was born, joining the trio with me and Millie. She’s sassy and a total goofball. Her personality shines when she’s playing agility and scenting. She’s earned her AAC Agility Dog of Canada and her first SDDA qualification in 2025.
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