Shape Up Dogs - Instructors

Justine is one of the most talented agility competitors in Canada today and a strong contender on the world agility stage. Justine's commitment to consistency in training, handling, and competition has been instrumental in her success. For the past 6 years, Justine has been training and competing with her Shelties - Bounder, Chase, Riot and Preston and now border collie Summit.

Justine, who lives in Edmonton, has been on Canada's World Team for the past 9 years representing Canada at the FCI World Championships with all five of her shelties. She has placed 6th in the world in small dog team with sheltie Bounder. 4th in medium team with sheltie Chase and this year came 7th in medium individual with sheltie Preston. Her newest venture was coaching last years WAO team to the World Championships in Spain. Justine will be representing Canada at this years European Open and FCI World Championships with both her sheltie Preston and her border collie Summit!

Justine has worked with some of the worlds best dog trainers and agility competitors and lately takes most of her inspiration from international competitor Silvia Trkman. Competing at international level gives Justine a eye for training and handling far beyond the average seminar presenter.

justine@shapeupagility.com

Jessica Patterson is an accomplished competitor and dog trainer, who is quickly making a name for herself in the world of agility. Jessica's competitive background in the sports world began at an early age. In 1999, she was ranked 2nd in Canada in Figure Skating, and became a valued member of the National Junior Team. Over the last 8 years, Jessica has turned her attention to the sport of Agility, making her mark in the competitive agility ring.

Jessica works actively with Justine Davenport, and has been named as someone to watch on the World level in agility. She is a highly skilled and talented competitor and has several impressive accomplishments under her belt. Jessica and Trix placed 5th overall at the 2014 FCI World Championships in Luxembourg, won both the Pentathlon and Biathlon at the 2015 World Agility Open Championships in the Netherlands and won the 2015 European Open in Germany. Jessica has represented Canada at 16 world events.

Jessica Patterson is well-versed in the same handling style and dog training techniques used by Justine Davenport

jessica@shapeupagility.com