Sarah Westcott Agility Seminar
Sarah Westcott has been training in agility for over 15 years and competes nationally and internationally. In addition to running Doggie Academy and the Brooklyn Dog Training Center in NYC, she teaching agility at UnitedDog and Kruisin Kanines in PA. Her coaching style combines her career as a professional pet dog trainer & behavior consultant with her background in the theater. She strives to be specific and scientific, entertaining and supportive.
She regularly competes in the Northeast, at events such as USDAA Regionals, UKI Cups & Classics, ISC events, the European Open Team Tryouts and Westminster. Some of her accomplishments include 2023 Denmark Open Finalist (7th Place Large Dog), 2022 AKC National Agility Championship Finalist and 2023 UKI Speedstakes Finalist and 2nd Place Masters Series Finals. Her Novice A dog was a Labrador x Coonhound named Hank. She now competes with her Border Collies, Fever and Riddle, and is enjoying training her puppy, Gotham.
Sarah will be returning to Tails April 12th & 13th 2025
* 6 working spots per session $165
* Audit spots all sessions $65 (tails members 10%off)
Saturday Morning 9 to 12:30pm
Agility Foundations: Building Blocks for Puppies & Young Dogs
This seminar is appropriate for puppies and young dogs just beginning their agility journey. We will focus on foundation skills, key concepts, critical handling elements, engagement and teamwork. Dogs will gain clarity in their job while reinforcing responsiveness and connection with their handler. Jumps and tunnels only.
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​Saturday Afternoon 1:30 to 5pm
Next Level Agility: Advancing Skills for Young Dogs
This seminar is for young dogs with a basic foundation who are ready to take the next step in their agility training. Focus will be on developing obstacle commitment, refining handling cues, and building speed while maintaining clarity. Dogs will work through short sequences designed to improve forward drive, independence, and the balance between responsiveness and obstacle focus. Jumps and tunnels only.
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Sunday Morning 9 to 12:30pm
Sequences: Jumpers with Weaves
This seminar is appropriate for Open/Excellent/Masters level teams (dogs should be able to weave 12 poles). Handlers will refine their timing and positioning for optimal execution of sequences. We will also have lots of weave challenges including difficult entries, independent performance under motion, and tricky exits. Jumps, tunnels and 12 weave poles only.
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​​Sunday Afternoon 1:30 to 5pm
Agility: Sequencing with Contacts
This seminar is appropriate for Open/Excellent/Masters level teams (dogs should be able to to perform contacts and weaves). We will work on sequencing with at least one contact. The focus will be on maintaining speed and flow while balancing precision, obstacle commitment, tight turns, and effective contact performance.
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