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Contact our Training Director Jeanie Burton for more information about classes and private instruction.
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Jeff Abel

​Over the course of 15 years as an agility instructor, Jeff has
worked with a wide range of dog and handler teams from
beginners though accomplished international competitors. He
recognizes that each team learns at their own unique rate
regardless of the class level. Jeff's cornerstone for teaching is
detail and consistency resulting in teams with better confidence
and understanding. Often pushing students beyond their comfort
zone. This helps expand their limits and redefine their own
personal goals. Jeff is able to improve team communication while
reinforcing speed - all while centering their experience on fun and
laughter. From teams just entering their first agility competition to
teams in the Excellent or Masters classes, or those focusing on
improving their international handling abilities, Jeff skillfully uses a
myriad of tools learned from top national and international
instructors to help teams achieve their personal best.

He has owned dogs that include the historic 5-time AKC
Invitational MACH 2 and USDAA Master Agility Dog "Tipo"
(Spanish Water Dog). MACH and USDAA ADCH “Snafu” (Border
Collie), a semi-finalist at the 2015 USDAA Cynosport World
Games. Both dogs have had many impressive rankings and wins
and are multiple AKC Nationals qualifiers.

His recent competitive partner is AKC MX, MXJ and USDAA MAD
“Fray." She has competed at the AWC International Tryouts and
the AKC European Open Tryouts with impressive showings. In
2019, she was a UKI National Championship Finalist.

He also owns his upcoming agility partner “Hookah”.
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Jeanie Burton

Jeanie began her agility journey at Kruisin Kanines nearly 16 years ago with a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a rescued Pit Bull mix. Since then Jeanie has gone on to be an instructor for a variety of agility classes. She has a wealth of knowledge she has learned over the years from national and international instructors. One of her interests is the early shaping of subtle behaviors so they mature into fast dependable habits. She is also interested in fast and reliable obstacle performances and international handling. And while her calm demeanor might belie her competitive spirit, she is a master at creating drive while maintaining focus. A self-described "student of the game," her own students welcome her creativity and dedication to excellence that helps them succeed in the sport. 
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Jeanie has a soft spot for rescues. She has worked with and through a variety of rescue behaviors. She works to modify and reshape them in an effort to achieve confidence, enthusiasm and ultimately, successful teams. 
Jeanie's current competition dogs include MACH4 ADCH "River," a rescued Border Collie. River has qualified for AKC Nationals annuals since the age of two. "River" and Jeanie made the Finals at AKC Nationals in 2014 and placed an impressive 5th in the 24" class. Her young Border Collie "WiFi" is now embarking on his agility career and shows tremendous promise.*
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Linda Goldman

With more than 38 years as a Health & Physical Education teacher (primarily high school), Linda has an established history of success in teaching individual and group sports while developing a wide range of casual and goal-minded athletes.  When the agility bug bit her in 1999, she found a way to marry her enthusiasm for sports with her love for dogs.  Linda's background in teaching combined with her understanding, enthusiasm and thoughtfulness (not to mention success!) in agility, makes for students who progress with confidence, heart and humor.

As an agility trainer and competitor, her partners have varied greatly and include a German Shepherd, Sheltie, rescued Miniature Poodle and Border Collies.  Her multiple MACH accomplishments are the result of dedication, the understanding that not all dogs (or people!) learn the same way or in the same amount of time, determination and a ton of fun!

Linda's current competition dogs include two young Border Collies; Wynne and Troo; both of which are not only well known for their speed and love of the game, but for their versatility - they work on Linda and husband Rob's farm and are proficient in nosework and herding.  
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Grace Heck

Grace Heck aspires to help each team reach their fullest potential through a focus on solid foundational skills, understanding each dog's motivators, and an eye for precision and clarity in dog - human interactions. To accomplish this, she uses positive reinforcement based methods, and detailed explanations of the "why" behind each training scenario; Grace believes successful handlers must not only understand what  to do, but also why  they are doing it and how to troubleshoot.  Grace subscribes to a motion based handling system with but does not adhere to any individual method, preferring to choose the right tools for each team.

Grace has been teaching and competing in Agility for 5 years, and is currently competing at the Masters level in multiple venues with her Mixed Breed Riley, and was named to the 2020 Agility y Caribbe Team USA with her Border Collie Finnick.  She is also training her youngest Border Collie Rue, and her Corgi-mix Casey, and hopes to begin competing with them in 2021.

Recent accomplishments include: 
  • 2020 Team USA Large Dog America's y Caribbe Competition Brazil
  • 2019 US Open - Top 10 Power & Speed, 4th Overall Last Chance Masters Series: 4th Agility & 3rd Jumping, 5th Biathlon Overall
  • 2019 NE Regionals 3rd Performance Grand Prix Finals
  • 2019 Fionia Cup (Denmark) Competitor
  • 2019 UKI NE Cup 2nd Overall Speedstakes
  • 2019 Westminster Master's Agility Championship Competitor
  • 2018 US Open - 3rd Last Chance Maters Series Overall, 7th Biathlon Overall, 7th Power & Speed
  • 2018 NE Regionals 3rd Triathlon
  • 2018 Mid-Atlantic Regionals - 3rd Masters Challenge Jumpers, 5th Performance Speed Jumping 
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Konnie McCaffree

​With a history in performance German Shepherd Dogs that goes back decades, Konnie has been involved in dog agility since its infancy in the United States. She is a founding member of Kruisin' Kanines. Konnie has been an agility instructor for more than 15 years. She loves being a part of the journey her students travel. Since she has a strong interest in course analysis, she is an ardent believer in frequent positive reinforcers which have a profound effect on speed, accuracy and confidence. Although she works to increase the challenges teams face with knowledge and self-assurance, she always remains centered on the positive relationship teams must have to enjoyably and enthusiastically advance their careers.

​Konnie's interests in dog sports are vast and go well beyond agility. Her interests include K9 Nosework, obedience, tracking and Schutzhund (IPO) where she also has advanced titles. Konnie's agility titles bridge such venues as USDAA, NADAC, AKC and UKC. Her own agility dogs include the notable MACH12 "Iko" and MACH6 ADCH Y'Caeli. They both have topped the German Shepherd Dog annual rankings subsequently earning them coveted AKC Invitational tickets for a combined 6 years. Her newest training partner is German Shepherd youngster, "Karizma." 
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Rosemary McQuate

Bringing a great deal of knowledge from her 12 years in agility, Rosemary's interests include the deconstruction of handling challenges into smaller components designed for success. This approach as an instructor not only provides students with the best possible avenue for trouble shooting, it helps students develop their own problem solving skills - an attribute students covet as they embark on their own agility journey. With a focus on positional cues, proper start lines procedures and handling techniques, students find the passionate support and guidance they need as they progress to sequencing and beyond.

Rosemary pays particular attention to problem solving (or rather strengthening those skills necessary to avoid problems), efficient obstacle performances and has a keen eye for details. She is equally focused on developing and maintaining strong relationships between the dog and handler team in an effort to optimize enthusiastic performances.

​Rosemary's current agility dogs include MACH4 "Dai," a top Welsh Springer Spaniel that has qualified for the AKC Invitationals for the past 5 years, Australian Shepherd MACH "Belle," rescued Border Collie MACH "Jakie" and youngster "Joey," an Australian Shepherd already competing in the AKC Masters classes. 
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Kim Secter

​When Kim Secter first ventured into obedience and agility training 20 years ago, she had no idea that it would bring her national rankings, countless awards and a passion for positive teamwork. Her own training and handling style has developed over years of instruction from some of the world's best trainers and is a unique blend incorporating solid foundations, positive communications, motion-based handling, and expert course analysis. Her upbeat classes focus on developing a team's unique partnership, while promoting confidence and joy - all trademarks of great teams worldwide. A popular instructor, she encourages students to develop skillful approaches to training, emphasizing strong communications while encouraging speed. Since first starting to teach agility fifteen years ago, Kim has realized the importance of setting and ultimately reaching personal goals and encourages her students to do the same.
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​Nationally known for her competitive Labrador Retrievers, Kim's own dogs have obtained Top 25 rankings over multiple years earning the coveted "Top 5" ticket in the competitive field of Labrador Retrievers twice to the AKC Invitational. A finalist at the 2016 Westminster Masters Agility Championship, Kim's other canine related passions include obedience, K9NoseWork, hunt tests and Therapy Dog work. **
*Jeanie Burton photo from Steve Surfman.
**Kim Secter photo from Rich Kinect
Kruisin' Kanines Agility Club of Perkasie, Inc.
7102 Sladek Road, Carversville, PA  18938
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  • Classes
    • Agility Class Descriptions
    • Nosework Class Descriptions
    • Additional Classes
  • Events
    • PSD Scentwork Trial May 2021
    • AKC Agility Trial May 2021
    • UKI Agility Trial March 2021
    • AKC Scentwork Trial November 2020
    • UKI Agility Trial October 2020
    • AKC Agility Trial October 2020
    • PSD Scentwork Trial October 2020
    • AKC Agility Trial August 2020
    • AKC Scentwork Trial July 2020
    • AKC Agility Trial June 2020
    • AKC Agility Trial April 2020
    • UKI Trial Feb-Mar 2020
    • AKC Scentwork Trial November 2019
    • UKI Trial October 2019
    • CGC Tricks
    • ACT Test
  • Become A Member
  • About Us
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