Innovative Training
Lara Avery has a 25-year career competing nationally in dog sports, achieving top honors in conformation, herding, and agility, as well as numerous #1 national wins and rankings in Obedience. She has won and placed in prestigious events such as the National Obedience Championship, AKC Obedience Classic, Westminster Masters Obedience Championship, and the Rally Obedience National Championship.
She holds an OTCH10 title, has earned OTCH titles with five different dogs, achieved multiple perfect 200 scores and High in Trial awards, and has trained the #1 ranked Border Collie and Herding Dog in the nation. Avery uses positive and progressive training methods, exemplified by her current OTCH dog, Sailor, who performs leash- and collar-free hand-touch heeling using reward-based training. This has resulted in multiple perfect scores and an OTCH3 title in the past year.
Avery also competes in equestrian events at the national and world level. She enjoys helping her students succeed and shares her expertise internationally through seminars. Outside of her work with animals, she enjoys fitness, hiking, and travel.
Linda Patenaude brings over 25 years of passion and expertise to the world of dog sports. Her journey began in 2000 with Suzy, a talented mixed breed who achieved two NADAC N-ATCH titles and numerous CPE awards, including a win at the CPE Nationals at the impressive age of 13. Linda also explored AKC through the Canine Partner Program early on.
In 2008, Linda delved into obedience training with Lara Avery, working with her Border Collie, Kaedence, who earned her CD before retirement. Her next Border Collie, Frost, achieved her CDX and two Utility legs before an unexpected illness led to her retirement at 12.
Now, Linda is excited to be training her 5-year-old Siberian Husky, Shammy, and looks forward to competing with her. Linda's extensive experience and dedication shine through in every aspect of her work with dogs.
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