06/27/2026
Ready to work on improving your agility handling with an incredibly successful handler who has Been There and Done That when it comes to making mistakes and overcoming challenges, including working with rescue dogs?
Then come work with Flora Steffan on July 15-16 at YDS, right before the YVKC trial. Flora will also be competing in the trial herself, so this will be an incredible opportunity to have her eyes on you both in competition and in the seminar. Flora is supportive, positive, and has a sharp eye for what you and your dog are doing (or need to do) together. She is based in Portland, OR, so this is a rare opportunity to work with her here in Montana.
A little about Flora:
With decades of experience in canine and equine behavior, Flora has applied that knowledge with enormous success in the agility ring.
In just 7 years of competition, she has achieved:
6 Agility GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
30 MACHs / PACHs
3rd Place at the Premier Cup
2nd Place at the AKC Agility Invitational by 0.1/second!
#1 and #2 dogs for 5 years
Numerous titles in ISC, UKI, NADAC, USDAA as well as Trick Dog and Herding
SCHEDULE:
$100 per working spot per module
Each module is 2.5 intense hours with games and demonstrations and a brief discussion period after if needed.
Modules:
WED AM — Advanced weave skills
WED PM — Turn styles (front cross, blind cross, rear cross, threadles, and backsides. And also when NOT to use them and why.)
THURS AM — Extension/Collection cues: what they are and how they differ. Many handlers use the wrong one, causing off courses or dropped bars.
THURS PM — Distance handling/layering
Private and semi-private lessons at $125/hour may be scheduled around the modules, if time allows (eg, late Wednesday afternoon, early Thursday morning)
Unlimited auditing spots available for the entire event, $50; auditor questions will be taken if time permits.
Please contact me, Julie Chapman — [email protected] - and specify the modules and/or private lessons in which you’re interested. (Flora is helping me uncover the bad habits and handling issues that I need to fix, and I am very grateful to be working with her!)
