Team Sport of Agility

Michelle Barnes, Certified Agility Instructor

Michelle started her agility career in 2000. She and her dogs grew to love the sport. They found it to be great fun and it creates strong handler/dog partnerships. Michelle has a natural ability to teach; hence the creation of her business – Team Sport Of Agility.

She is a Certified Agility Instructor through Julie Daniel’s White Mountain Agility School in New Hampshire. Michelle has worked and trained with agility handlers like Jen Pinder, Marry Ellen Barry, Karen Holik, Jen Crank, Stuart & Pattie Mah, Greg Derrett, Julie Daniels and Linda Mecklenberg.

Team Sport Of Agility is Michelle’s full-time occupation. Only positive reinforcement methods are utilized. She teaches group classes and private instruction and offers levels of agility training from Puppy Introduction to Competition agility which is geared for those competition teams working toward their master and championship agility titles.

Group class sizes are limited to ensure all participants get the personalized attention they require. Michelle believes that Agility Foundation is the Key to a Successful Team. She takes great pride in the accomplishments of her students and their partners. Michelle teaches all breeds and all disciplines -- AKC, USDAA, UKC, NADAC, ASCA and CPE Agility