IRON RANGE DOG TRAINING CLUB      
  I.R.D.T.C.
ABOUT THE TRAINERS
Here is a short overview of the trainers you
will meet at Iron Range Dog Training Club.

Please check back for Trainer changes when we
add classes, or for each new session.
Carol Cheney
Debbie Motley
Cathy Kishel
Jane Lehtinen
The Canine Coach   
Association of Pet Dog Trainers member

I started training with the IRDTC 1975 and soon after became in an instructor.
 I have taught all levels of obedience & agility, ranging from puppy classes
to competition levels as well as instructed therapy dog and canine good
citizen classes.
I also give private lessons that range from basic household problems to
behavior modification.
With my own dogs, Labrador Retrievers, I have competed in events ranging from
obedience, hunt tests, rally, agility an conformation having finished numerous
titles including many class placements.
As part of my ongoing desire to learn I attend work shops and seminars to keep
up to date with new training techniques.  



I trained my first dog at IRDTC in 1972 and have been hooked on the sport of
dogs ever since. My husband Chris and I live in Sturgeon Township and are owned
by 6 Parsons and 2 Scottish Deerhounds. We are active in conformation, Rally,
obedience, earthdog and soon lure coursing.


For the past four years I have been teaching the conformation class. This is a
one half hour class held from September to Spring on how to handle your dog in
a dog show. Mostly focusing on the show ring of the American Kennel Club
(AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC) and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).  I
have shown in these venues with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and have
also shown my Golden Retriever and my friends dogs-Miniature Dachshunds,
Pomeranians, Labrador Retrievers, Schipperkes, and German Shorthair Pointers
in various shows. I also compete in obedience, rally, agility and hunting.  I
have served the dog club as Secretary and I am currently serving as club
President.
My name is Jane Lehtinen.  I have been showing dogs in many venues since 1978.
 I began with my first pure-bred Doberman Pinscher in Obedience.  A Beagle
friend started taking me along with her to shows as she had too many to handle
herself.  That experience taught me a lot.

I have shown over 100 dogs to American championships including breeds such as:
 Pomeranians and Schipperkes.  I've earned five (5) CD's on Austrailian
Shepherds, Pomeranians, Schipperkes.  I have multiple Agility degrees in three
venues and AKC Rally titles.

I own a dog grooming business locally.  This allows me to earn my paycheck and
still travel to the dog shows when I want to.  You can say I am "really" into
the dogs!