Pinnacle Dog Sports, LLC, 1006 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH (2026)

03/18/2026

Premiums for upcoming AKC Agility Trials held at Pinnacle can be located at: https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/akc-trials
👉👉Check out the Spring Time list below ❗️

03/13/2026

💫Britney Imhof will be hosting an agility seminar on May 16-17, 2026 at Pinnacle Dog Sports💫

🇺🇲Britney is a WAO gold medalist and international agility competitor. She has represented the United States at the 2016 WAO in England, 2017 & 2018 European Open, 2018 Jutlandia Cup, & at the 2017 FCI Agility World Championship in the Czech. Britney has experience working with many different breeds and handlers of all levels. As an instructor, she presents different techniques and options based on individual needs because there is no one-size-fits-all. She believes in every dog and handler she works with, and loves seeing their bond and connection strengthen.🐾😉🐾

‼️REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ‼️
You may complete a registration online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYVu92E8sxbQUmpSEYLWBm-ViF6A3W5AE2BYBAPclLokhfNA/viewform?usp=header

🐾Saturday, 5/16/26 Novice & Open Dogs (Dogs not yet competing are welcome) : 9:00am – 1:00pm
Build confidence in your young dog by setting him/her up for success. Improve your Novice / Open level handling skills. Work on creating a solid partnership with your dog on course.

🐾Saturday, 5/16/26 Masters Coursework: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Master level coursework for recognizing lines and critical handling points. Learn your dog’s commitment point so you can get where you need to on course! Fix holes (or let’s say opportunities) in your handling!

🐾Sunday, 5/17/26 Masters Coursework: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Master level coursework for recognizing lines and critical handling points. Learn your dog’s commitment point so you can get where you need to on course! Fix holes (or let’s say opportunities) in your handling!

🐾Sunday, 5/17/26 International (ISC and Premier) : 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Let’s tackle Premier/ISC-style courses. We will work on sharpening your skills to help push your dog to the next level. You do NOT need to be competing at these levels for these courses – come challenge yourself!

WORKING SPOTS - $175 per half day session / AUDIT SPOTS - $50 per half day session or $75 per full day.

12/19/2025

🔹🔹New Classes Coming to Pinnacle in 2026!!!🔹🔹

Interested in learning how to get and keep your dog's attention? Thinking about beginning rally? In early 2026, Pinnacle will be offering two new classes on Tuesday evenings focusing on attention and introduction to rally. Tentative schedule:
🐾Tues 6:00PM - Attention
🐾Tues 7:00PM - Beginning Rally

Classes will be taught by Coleen - - see her biography here: https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/coleen
Class size will be limited to 9 students per class.

Class descriptions : https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/class-descriptions

If interested complete the online contact form:
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/contact-us

12/01/2025

👉👉👉😉Back by popular demand, 🌟Marco Giavoni will be hosting an agility seminar on January 10-11, 2026 at Pinnacle Dog Sports . 🌟

Marco is a World Team member in multiple countries and has been competing in agility for over 30 years! He moved from Italy to the US (Michigan) in 2017 where he coaches and trains. He and his Sheltie BET have been a member of Team USA 🇺🇸 for five years, with the most recent competition this past September at the FCI Agility World Championships in Sweden. Come enjoy the practice time with your dog and let Marco help you challenge and advance your skills! 🐾💫🐾

‼️REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ‼️
You may complete a registration online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYVu92E8sxbQUmpSEYLWBm-ViF6A3W5AE2BYBAPclLokhfNA/viewform?usp=header

🌟Seminar Sessions 🌟
🐾Saturday, 1/10/26 Skills and Drills : 9:00am – 1:00pm
This session is for teams looking to improve / proof their skills and handling on short sequences. We will work on backsides, threadles, challenging weave entries, knowing when to manage the sequence (deceleration) vs pushing yourself to get ahead on the line. All obstacles could be used.
$175 / working spot $50 / audit spot
YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR BOTH AM &PM SATURDAY SESSIONS FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE OF $300.

🐾Saturday, 1/10/26 Masters Coursework (with International elements) : 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Put the skills you learned from the AM morning session to the test! This seminar will focus on timing and ex*****on of handling for AKC masters courses with International elements. Marco will cover common course trends that are seen today! This session is for teams that are familiar with backsides, threadles, challenging weave entries and obstacle independence. All obstacles could be used. $175 / working spot. $50 / audit spot
YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR BOTH AM &PM SATURDAY SESSIONS FOR A DISCOUNTED RATE OF $300.

🐾Sunday, 1/11/26 Beginner Competition (Open level up to Excellent level) : 9:00am – 1:00pm
You will learn the best ways to handle courses, connect and set lines for your dog and improve your overall teamwork. Handling challenges such as front, blind & rear crosses will be presented, in addition to dog challenges such as forward focus, obstacle commitment. This seminar will be ideal for teams currently competing and/or training on full courses. All obstacles could be used. $175 / working spot. $50 / audit spot

🐾Sunday, 1/11/26 Young Dog (Novice level) : 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Foundational Skills for New Teams and Young Dogs. Build confidence in your young dog by setting him/her up for success. This seminar is all about building foundation skills needed in agility today and putting short sequences together to challenge your dog’s foundation. Work on creating a solid partnership with your dog on course. Jump/tunnel sequences will be used.
$175 / working spot. $50 / audit spot

07/16/2025

THERE ARE A FEW WORKING SPOTS LEFT IN OUR AUGUST 23 & 24TH AGILITY SEMINAR WITH MARCO GIAVONI.

Back by popular demand, Marco Giavoni will be hosting an agility seminar on August 23-24, 2025 at Pinnacle Dog Sports. Marco is a World Team member in multiple countries and has been competing in agility for over 30 years! He moved from Italy to the US (Michigan) in 2017 where he coaches and trains. He and his Sheltie BET will represent the USA this September at the FCI Agility World Championships in Sweden. Come enjoy the practice time with your dog and let Marco help you advance your skills! Registration information can be found at the link to the Pinnacle website.
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_cafcbf2c7cb74895a7d232fe2cf57730.pdf

Seminar Sessions:
Saturday, August 23, 2025 Skills and Drills : 9:00am – 1:00pm
This session is for teams looking to improve their skills and handling on short sequences. Find new ways to train and proof your skills for better understanding from your dog and for more precise handling from you! We will work on backsides, threadles, challenging weave entries, obstacle discrimination. All equipment may be used, but jump/tunnel sequences can be switched in for younger dogs.

Saturday, August 23, 2025 Masters Coursework (with Premier & International elements) : 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Put the skills you learned from the AM morning session to the test! This seminar will focus on timing and ex*****on of handling for AKC masters courses with Premier & International elements. Marco will cover common course trends that are seen today! This session is for teams that are familiar with backsides, threadles, challenging weave entries and obstacle independence. All obstacles could be used.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Beginner Competition (Open level up to Excellent level) : 9:00am – 1:00pm
You will learn the best ways to handle courses, connect and set lines for your dog and improve your overall teamwork. Handling challenges such as front crosses and blind crosses will be presented, in addition to dog challenges such as forward focus, obstacle commitment. This seminar will be ideal for teams currently competing and/or training on full courses. All equipment may be used in this session.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Young Dog (Novice level) : 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Foundational Skills for New Teams and Young Dogs. Build confidence in your young dog by setting him/her up for success. This seminar is all about building foundation skills needed in agility today and putting short sequences together to challenge your dog’s foundation. Work on creating a solid partnership with your dog on course. All equipment may be used, but jump/tunnel sequences can be switched in for younger dogs.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

05/13/2025

THERE ARE A FEW OPENINGS IN THE KAREN HOLIK SEMINAR JULY 11-13TH. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] AND LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR. WE WILL GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU ABOUT REGISTERING.

KAREN HOLIK agility seminar at Pinnacle on July 11-13, 2025. Karen is an accomplished and proven agility handler and instructor. Read more about her and her agility journey in the attachment.

There will be six different seminars within the three day period (two per day / an AM seminar and a PM seminar each day). Each seminar covers a different topic / agility level. Keep in mind that the seminar is not until the middle of July, so think forward, as to which one is applicable with the growth of you and your dog over the next few months.
Working spots are $175 and Audit spots are $50.

Each seminar is open to 8 working spots and audit spots are unlimited. We will maintain a working spot wait-list.
Here is the three day schedule:

FRIDAY - JULY 11: SKILLS WORKSHOP (Lateral movements, Distance, Obstacle Discrimination, Weave Challenges)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

FRIDAY - JULY 11: SKILLS WORKSHOP (Backsides, Threadles, Serpentines, Weave Challenges)
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SATURDAY – JULY 12 : AKC MASTERS LEVEL COURSEWORK
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

SATURDAY – JULY 12: AKC PREMIER & INTERNATIONAL COURSEWORK
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SUNDAY – JULY 13: TRIAL READY - NOVICE & OPEN COURSEWORK
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

SUNDAY – JUNE 1 -: PUPPIES & PRE-TRIAL YOUNG DOGS (min age 6 months & up)
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/other-events
The biography for Karen and Seminar registration form is located on the "Other Events" menu of the PDS website (link above).

02/25/2025

Pinnacle will be holding three agility seminars in 2025 with amazing instructors!
May 31 - June 1, 2025 Stefanie Rainer
July 11 - 13, 2025 Karen Holik
August 23-24, 2025 Marco Giavoni

The May 31 - June 1st seminar with Stefanie Rainer is open for registration.
Detailed information and Registration form is available on the Pinnacle Dog Sports Website under Other Events (link below).
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/other-events

SATURDAY – MAY 31 : MASTERS LEVEL (with distance work) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SATURDAY – MAY 31 : MASTERS / PREMIER (with backsides, threadles & distance work) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

SUNDAY – JUNE 01 : NOVICE / OPEN LEVEL 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

SUNDAY – JUNE 1 -: PUPPIES (6 months & older) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Working spots are $175 and Audit spots are $50.
Each seminar is open to 8 working spots and audit spots are unlimited. We will maintain a working spot wait-list.

11/26/2024

CANINE FITNESS SEMINAR AT PINNACLE

You invest time and training in agility handling and performance skills, but is your dog truly fit to perform?
Help your dog's performance and reduce injury by building up their strength and endurance.

Come join Suzi Schmitz, CSCC and participate in her Fitness Seminar Series at Pinnacle Dog Sports
*Learn foundation basics and how to move to your next level.
*Experience a variety of equipment to assist with your fitness plan.
*Learn about substitute found items in your home to assist with your fitness plan.
*You will have guided instructions to help you with form and proper ex*****on.

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Fitness Seminar - Basic Foundation to Intermediate/Advance
Saturday January 11, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Beginning foundation exercises to intermediate and advanced exercises.
*Covers basic exercises to strengthen canine core, shoulders, hips, and whole body.
*Learn about equipment, how often, how long, and how intense.
*Design your own program to keep your dog fit and mentally challenged.
*Cool-downs and warm- ups will also be covered.
WORKING SPOTS: $140.00 / LIMIT 8
AUDIT SPOTS/UNLIMITED $40.00

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Jumping Fitness Seminar
Sunday January 12, 2025 9:00 am -1:00 pm

*Foundation fitness exercises, specific to Jump Strength.
*Dogs should be 16 Months or older and currently jumping at full height for the working spots.
WORKING SPOTS: $ 95.00 / LIMIT 8
AUDIT SPOTS/UNLIMITED $30.00

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09/02/2024

🐾🐾🐾Foundations 1 for Agility and Basic Household Obedience class - New Session starting this month (Sept). Openings available in Monday morning classes. Call 440-361-9966 to inquire and / or register.

08/18/2024

Pinnacle Merchandise ! You can now order Pinnacle personalized merchandise from Wild At Heart. They sell high quality apparel, tug toys, leashes, collars and much more for your pups! See the Merchandise link on the main Pinnacle website or access it here: https://wildatheartpetcompany.com/collections/pinnacle-dog-sports

08/18/2024

🐾American Eskimo Dog Club of America will be hosting a 3 day AKC agility trial with Judge MARY MULLEN - Sept 27-29, 2024. 🐾
Entries are now open. Closing date is 9/18/24.
Don't delay - get your entries in - It will be a GREAT trial weekend?
For Exhibition Only (FEO) will be offered in all classes.

FAST (all levels) offered all 3 days
Time2Beat offered on Friday and Sunday
Premier JWW and Premier STD offered on Friday and Saturday
Novice & Open STD and JWW offered on Saturday and Sunday

Online entries accepted at: https://www.labtestedonline.com/login

Link to the trial premium:
https://www.pinnacledogsports.com/_files/ugd/8033f6_f6f694e488904024a7d17b4ffe26483c.pdf
Entries can also be dropped off in the inside or outside mailbox at Pinnacle Dog Sports.

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