Email:   jumpnjavaagility@gmail.com

Anne's background as a dog trainer is unique, as she has a Master's Degree in International Policy Studies and lived and worked in Japan for over 10 years. In 2001, she left a lucrative career in international marketing and business development in the high-tech industry in order to pursue her passion of working with dogs. She instructed at Power Paws Agility for 3 years, renown as one of the most premier agility training centers in US and abroad, before going on to teach independently and form Jump'n Java Agility. 

In 2009 Anne and her Sheltie Manja qualified for and competed at the AKC World Agility Team Tryouts (similar to the US Olympic tryouts). In 2008 they were two-time Finalists at the USDAA World Championships in the Steeplechase and Team events. They were also Grand Prix Finalists at these same Championships in 2009. as was her young Border Collie Motion.

Anne and her Sheltie Skye were Grand Prix Finalists in 2007 at the USDAA World Championships, as was her Bearded Collie Olaf in 2000. Anne has also been a Grand Prix Semi-Finalist at these Championships from 2001 ~ 2008 with multiple dogs, including her Border Collies Mercury & Motion (just two years old at the time). 

Anne's dog Olaf was the first Bearded Collie in the United States to earn an ADCH (Agility Dog Championship). Olaf went on to earn the coveted USDAA Lifetime Achievement Award and retired in the top ten of his breed in AKC Agility rankings in 2005. Anne and Skye earned two MACHs (Master Agility Championships) and attended the AKC World Team Tryouts. 

Anne's teaching style incorporates:
• Following a clearly defined and consistent system of handling based on the Derrett System of handling.
• Providing high rates of reinforcement (for both dogs & people); and includes a lot of patience and humor.
• Looking for solutions that are not always "cookie cutter" but solutions that meet the individual needs/strengths/limitations of the dog-handler team.

Laura has four Border Collies and currently trains and competes with two of them.
• Laura and her dog Brazen were USDAA Championship Team Finalists in 2008 (retired).
• Her dog Wyn was a USDAA World Championship Steeplechase Finalist and Grand Prix Semi-Finalist in '07 (retired).
• Currently competing in both AKC and USDAA is a fun loving girl named Space Monkey and a red boy named Fire Ball.

Laura began teaching at Jump'n Java Agility assisting Anne with classes in 2006 and has been instructing for Jump'n Java for over four years.

Email:   jumpnjavaagility@gmail.com

Email:   jumpnjavaagility@gmail.com

Cecilia began competing in Agility and Flyball in the early 1990’s, when both sports were in their infancies. Over the years, she has achieved titles in Agility, Flyball and sheep herding as well as Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificates and Therapy Dog International (TDI) certification. She and her dogs have also competed in Disc Dogs and Rally Style Obedience, and trained in Canine Scent Work, Tracking, Lure Coursing, Canine Freestyle and Carting. 

With nearly 20 years of experience in professional dog training instruction, Cecilia has an extensive understanding of dog behavior, ethology, humane training techniques, and training for various dog sports, including Agility. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and AKC CGC Certified Evaluator. In addition to teaching agility classes, she also counsels dog owners in working with a variety of challenges including family integration, separation anxiety, and aggression.

She currently lives with two Border collies, Claire and Shadow, Pyrenean Shepherd, Flash; two cats; and her husband and daughter. 

I have been involved in agility for the past 9 years. I started off with my austrialian shepherd, Kye, when he was just 6 months old. We made it to the Excellent level in AKC and Master Agility Dog level in USDAA.
• I currently train and trial with my 3 year old border collie, Tonic. He is quickly on his way to the top levels in both AKC and USDAA. He has won a local Gran Prix at the 26" height and many other accomplishments are to come.
• I also teach various obedience and trick classes at Downtown Dogs in San Jose. I've gained invaluable experience from training various breeds of dogs, from toy chihuahuas to great Danes.
• Currently competing in both AKC and USDAA is a fun loving girl named Space Monkey and a red boy named Fire Ball.

Before becoming an obedience and agility instructor, I was an elementary school teacher for 9 years. Surprisely, the skills needed to teach children and dogs are not so different. I have found that they compliment each other.

Additionally, I have been pleasantly surprised to find that both of these activities have improved my parenting skills to my 5 year old twin boys. I have to admit that I sometimes have to hold myself back from giving my boys treats everytime they learn something new. :)

Email:   jumpnjavaagility@gmail.com

Email:   jumpnjavaagility@gmail.com

I have been an instructor, teaching agility at Jump’n Java for 2 years, and before that I was an instructor and course designer in the Silicon Valley for over 15 years. I have spent the majority of my training career writing and teaching professionals how to use, administer and optimize technology software packages to improve business productivity. 

In recent years I channeled my education development and training skills towards helping people build stronger relationships with their dogs. While training my own dog to compete in the sport of Agility, I learned to work with him as a partner on our agility team. The goal of my training programs are to provide you, the dog sport enthusiast or pet dog owner, with the information and techniques necessary for you to build a solid and rewarding relationship with your dog and have fun while you are doing it.

I attended the Canine Behavior Academy at the Marin Humane Society. This certification training provided me with hands on experience with the most up-to-date training and behavior modification methodologies and philosophies available today. I received a Certificate in Canine Behavior Assessment and Counseling through this program. I have attended seminars given by many of the top agility trainers and competitors in the bay area, such as Weave Pole workshops, Distance Handling seminars and contacts workshops and Darrett Handling workshops. I currently compete in USDAA agility with my Lab/Cattledog mix named Starr, and we are working on getting our Performance Dog Champion title. I hope to see all of you at our next agility trial.