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 11 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 came 7th in medium individual with sheltie Preston. Her newest venture was coaching the AWC team to the World Championships in Finland.

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 12 years, Jessica has turned her attention to the sport of Agility, making her mark in the competitive agility ring.

Jessica 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, won the 2015 European Open in Germany and was 2nd with Lux in individual jumping at the 2018 & 2019 AWC. Jessica has represented Canada at 18 world events.

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

jessica@shapeupagility.com

Karen Childs was born and raised on a sheep farm in rural Ontario. Since a young age she has been passionate about animals, working with many different creatures over her years but has found the world of dog agility to be where her heart lies.

Recently relocated to the Edmonton area with her husband she is very excited to be so close to her Shape Up Family. Competing internationally for Agility Team Canada in 2015, 2016, and 2017 with now retired border collie Cash, and more recently with Keys at EO and WAO (as a wildcard) in 2019 has allowed her to develop a strong understanding of the importance of excellent foundation training, attention to detail and focusing on finding the joy in training in order to achieve success.

Karen owned and operated her own dog training business in Ontario from 2015-2019, working with a variety of different dogs and handlers - always concentrating on bringing out the best in each team she works with and ensuring everyone enjoys the journey. Dog & human alike!

Karen has been working with Justine & Jessica since 2015 and is knowledgeable in their training methods and handling style.

Rebecca began the sport of agility as a hobby in the early 2000's and hasn’t looked back since. She currently has 5 border collies and a sport mix. In recent years, a focus on international agility has become a passion. She has been selected to present Canada on 10 world teams. First with her border collie Rush and more recently with her other border collie Shine. Together they have had multiple podium finishes on individual rounds and won the Games Biathlon at the 2015 World Agility Championships. Locally, Rush, Shine & Spicy, have won several regional and national titles. During the week Rebecca is a registered nurse. She teaches seminars, hosts events with Blast Agility and is a Master AAC and UKI Judge.

Ainsley Sykes has been training and competing in agility since 2004 and coached by Justine Davenport since 2012. Ainsley has represented Canada at 3 world events, and is a previous AAC Regional and National winner.

Ainsley has worked with local rescue groups (home and dog assessments), fostered over 20 dogs, and volunteered as the tester for an Edmonton pet therapy group.

Ainsley has been expanding her knowledge to be a Canine Bodyworker and Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT).Outside of dog sports, Ainsley loves spending time with her family and is the Director of Operations for the Canadian Mountain Network (University of Alberta).