Diane Driscoll
Level 1 Trainer
After many years of training my rescue dogs in obedience, I tried agility and was instantly hooked! I’ve been training and competing in multiple agility venues since 2005 and have put several championship titles on my dogs. I’ve attended NADAC Championships since 2009 and have earned podium placements. I’m the trial chair for Circle of Friends Dog Agility, a NADAC club that offers a welcoming, supportive environment for new teams at our Atlanta-area competitions.
Because I frequently adopt dogs no one else wants, I’ve conquered a lot of behavioral challenges with my dogs and have become a lifelong student of canine behavior. Many of my students come to me because they need help with behavior or because their dogs need an outlet for their energy.
I’ve been teaching since 2014 at my private arena in Greene County GA. I absolutely love teaching beginners! I prefer to start students with private lessons to address their individual needs, and then integrate them into a group when they’re ready. I believe that agility training should be a lot of fun for both dog and handler, and I use only positive training methods. I teach for competition, but even handlers who don’t have competition goals can enjoy the tremendous bond with their dogs that agility training creates. There’s nothing like the joy of feeling perfectly connected with your dog on an agility course, whether it’s at a national championship or in your backyard. I look forward to continuing to introduce dog owners to this amazing sport that I love so much!