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"I
have missed more than 9000 shots in
my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been
trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed
over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
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MACH 2 Mikamar Rock This Town NF, NAC, NJC, NGC, PD1, PJ1, PS1 Mikamar Sonjador OA, AXJ, CL3-S, CL3-R, CL3-H, CL3-F, SS Mikamar Homeward Bound AX, AXJ, CL2-S, CL2-H, CL2-R, CL2-F, SSA, SJ, AD Marie Davino of Mikamar Training Center... ...is a Professional Dog Training Instructor with extensive experience in dog behavior. • Instructor since 1989 • Achieved
over 45 competition titles on multiple dogs • AKC National
Competitor (agility) 3 years in a row, CPE National Competitor (agility)
2010 • Competitor at the Westminster Kennel Club
Show 3 years in a row with a Best of Opposite Sex win
"Positive Training" has become a catch phrase that is often used in more recent years as trainers learn to move away from old ideas about dog behavior. We believe in positive training and dedicate ourselves to adhering to that ideal...however, we take it much further...we believe in a positive attitude that surrounds our everyday lives and interactions with our pets. It is possible to be competitive and still have fun, maintaining a bond with our dogs that says "this is my best friend first...ribbons and trophies are secondary--the icing on the cake". When you come to a class or private lesson here, you are welcome to strive to reach your personal goals, whether to be among the top dog/handler teams in the country and beyond, or to simply come play with your dog on competition equipment and be the best you can be! It takes work to become a successful dog/handler team...but training should be fun and rewarding or it is too easy to quit. A wise saying in agility is "work is play, play is work" and that is what keeps us in the GAME! Mikamar Training Center is also dedicated to producing and raising Shelties to reach their full potential. In addition to being beautiful, healthy and structurally sound, our dogs are intelligent, loving and stable in temperament. A tremendous amount of work goes into their care and training before they are eight weeks old and ready for their new home; whether they are destined to be in the show ring, obedience or agility ring, or simply to cuddle in your lap and give you the heart & soul that is so endearing to the breed. Don’t let those sweet faces and gentle cuddles fool you, however! Shelties have another side to them...just pick up a tennis ball or Frisbee, or even put on your shoes to go outside, and your sheltie will fly into action! “Yes, let’s play, let’s GO!” they seem to say, as they leap so high that all four feet come off the ground in anticipation. They seem like they are on pogo sticks! However, if you gently explain that we will play later, and you are just walking to the mailbox to retrieve the mail, they will try their hardest to control themselves and wait until you are ready. Of course, they will be at the door bouncing up and down until you return, thinking they can change your mind! |
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HUGE Congratulations to our Space
Coast Team CPE Nationals Winners!!!
Bogie / Dennis Hiltz 5 Q’s 1st
and 4th place (Missed class due to minor injury) |
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