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Maureen with Kody, Kiva & Nika
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Photo by: M. Nicole Fischer

 Welcome to
Play~Bow Dog Training!  
 
Specializing in TEAM BASED agility training
 
 
FMI: Contact Maureen deHaan
 at 914-466-5232  or  kodygirl@earthlink.net
 
 
The focus of my classes:  To have fun with your dog while establishing the team bond that is needed in dog sports.  I firmly believe that your dog is your pet and family member first and your teammate second. Agility or any dog sport should be fun for both members of the team.
 
Why I play / train dog sports:   I participate in dog sports because it keeps my dogs healthy, happy and mentally stimulated. It has also helped to build a strong bond between my dogs and me and has helped us to communicate with each other better.  Most importantly, when I play with my dogs, I have FUN and I laugh, and I love their company.
 
Why I compete in agility: I compete in agility because I love the thrill of walking into the ring and running my dogs and seeing the smile on their faces. I love the challenge of the courses and like to put my handling skills and team work  to the test.  I love to work on the goal of achieving the next level and solving the problems that may arise along the way, no matter how frustrating they may be. 
 

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photo by: Barry Rosen www.barryrosen.com

About Maureen: I am a high school Biology and Human Disease teacher in my "other" life.  I have a BS in Sports Biology from Springfield College and an MS is Special Education from SUNY New Paltz. I am a NYS permanently certified teacher in the areas of 7-12 Biology & General Science & K-12 Special Education. My current tenure is at Kingston High School in Kingston, NY.  My undergrad work was centered around human anatomy & physiology, rehabilitation and movement sciences.
 
 I started agility training in 1996 with Kodygirl, my All American rescue and have since added  Nika Blue Eyes, a Siberian Husky rescue & Kiva the Diva~ an All-American rescue to our pack and we couldn't be happier!

Click here to Meet The Girls and read thier stories!

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3 month old Kiva demonstrates her down --- Photo by Terri Fischer