Kathy Lofthouse has been training dogs and horses for more than 30 years. As a teenager in England she trained her rescue pony to be a competitive show jumper. She has been involved in the sport of Agility since 1988*.
 
Kathy offers PRIVATE LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS OR EXPERIENCED DOGS in Agility, Obedience for Agility, Jumping for Agility or Games for Agility.

The relaxed atmosphere of a private lesson allows Kathy to focus on the individual dog and handler. Kathy uses positive methods to help solve problems or lay a good foundation for those starting out in the sport.

AGILITY EVALUATIONS: Kathy holds Agility Evaluations for dogs and handlers of all levels. During the evaluation she assesses Agility teams in several areas of expertise and advises of strengths or weakness. The evaluation will be particularly useful for those considering entering their first competition or those who wish to assess their overall performance.

The cost for a private evaluation is $35.00. Call 805.494.5042 or email to schedule an appointment.

Kathy is also a renowned writer. Her children's story "The Story of Kan" is available from the Xlibris website and the "Handy Book of Agility Tips" will be available from this web site in the near future.

*For more about the early years of Agility in Southern California please check out Kathy's Biography page.