COMMENTS & REVIEWS

******Over the past decade I have gotten to know Shar and her training very well. I first met her when she was the manager at a training camp I was hired to work at. In the years that have followed I have teamed with Shar and her husband in USDAA events, I have had the honor of working for her and this past year when my husband passed away suddenly, Shar and Norm took over some of my classes in FL. My students loved working with Shar and appreciated her positive attitude and attention to detail. I would highly recommend if you are in the Denver area and have the chance to work with Shar take advantage!

Ann Braue

5 time World Team Member

2 time Crufts AKC / USA representative

2013 AWC World Team Coach

2014 - Current European Open Team Coach

******My first team of dogs started training with Shar in 2006. . ..  Both have earned their masters titles and working toward MACH and PAX/PACH status.  Shar has also helped me bring up two young dogs to their current Excellent levels. . .and two more puppies that will be trialing soon.  My dogs continue to excel with Shar's help and knowledge.  She challenges me (both physically and mentally) which makes me a better/smarter handler.  The thing that makes Shar stand out from other coaches is the fact she realizes that all dogs are different - the way they are built, the time it takes them to "get it", etc.  There is no one way to train. . .and Shar has a "whole bag of tricks" to help even the most challenging of canines.  She also knows just how hard to push us as a team.  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your work and support you have given us thus far!   K and the Schnauzers

***** my experience with Fly'n Paws  (several years now) has been nothing but positive.  I am going to write this comment from the perspective of a beginning/novice agility handler.  I started with my dog when he was about two years old.  I had never even seen an agility competition but Shar and Norm came highly recommended and now a number of years later, I have never been disappointed.  I was really nervous as a total beginner but was put at ease at the very first foundations class.  As we have progressed, we are now in a class with serious competitors and advanced dogs, but Shar and Norm are patient, encouraging and instructive for me as a handler who continues needing growth in learning to read a course and how to give  the most information possible.  Both Shar and Norm are always ready and willing to be a resource at agility event.   You will not be disappointed.  A enthusiastic five stars for Fly'n Paws. Kenny

*********From Beginner to Champion…The Fly’n Paws trainers have been there every step of the way, teaching us the basic skills of agility all the way through advanced handling and course analysis.  Shar’s style of training challenges us to keep moving forward while learning new skills along the way. Thanks to Shar’s training, Smokey and I have qualified for the AKC National Agility Championships two years in a row and Smokey has earned her MACH. We wouldn’t be where we are today if it hadn’t been for Shar and Norm.  Thank you Fly’n Paws!  T

****  Congratulations for your 20 years of bringing fun, pleasure and agility skills to people/dog teams.  I have been fortunate to work with you, Norm and Shar,  off and on for about four years.  Every class has been a winner! I always learn things. I always feel good afterwards.  I work well with your teaching style of clear commitment to us as a team... your patience and enthusiasm is consistently outstanding and cherished. 

Thanks and hope we will have many more years like those we have already logged.

B and Robbie 

***** Have learned a lot about the path for the dog in agility as well as handler's body position, especially the placement of my feet! When discussing elements on the course, choices are given with discussion as to which method might be the best for that piece. Handlers are encouraged to try different methods to "see" which might be the most successful.  Encouragement is given for good tries, as well as a willingness to go back and try again.  I have found success with my dogs with these training methods.  Sue

*****Why Fly’n Paws Agility?  I conferred with my vet who has been competing in agility for many years on whom she would recommend.  I wanted an instructor that was accomplished and consistent in their own right; taught close to my home; would have patience with both of us; and could make the learning process fun.  Shar showed great patience through the learning process with a lot of love and praise of my dog when she was scared to do something.  Yes, there is a lot of work to be done out of class which can seem intimidating at first, but in the end it was worth it.  I now have a dog that has an attitude and loves to come to class.  Her confidence level has increased immensely since we started and I think still builds with each new challenge.  I have also made a lot of new friends through this process.  Each has been supportive in both classes and at trials.  We can share our ideas of approaches on running a course, discuss pros/cons of each option and cheer each other on.  I have found agility to be a rewarding sport with my dog that has improved my health and keeps my mind sharp.

******I’ve had the privilege of training with Shar for over 1½ years.  In this short time she’s managed to take a dog and a person and mold them into a successful competitive team.  Her style of training challenges us to keep moving forward learning new skills along the way, while still keeping the “fun” in agility.   Agility is a challenging and rewarding sport.   We  wouldn’t be where we are today, if it hadn’t been for Shar and Fly'n Paws Agility. Unfortunately we had to move back East for my hubbies job but we're still doing agility and looking for a new instructor who will continue our growth in the sport***Dotty and Lil

****I thought agility was going to be really hard as we practiced each week on courses in class, then I entered my first trial.   That's when I realized that Shar was preparing us to succeed the first time out.  We zipped through novice and now we're in open in just 4 tries.  We have so much confidence now and each run is a lot of fun.****M and Vinny

****When we first started training with Shar we just couldn't make time on courses and I was so frustrated that I was about to quit and go back to just playing with my dog.  After a lot of encouragement from Shar and a few months of hard work we not only make time on Standard but we're qualifying in jumpers too.   Thanks Shar, I think we'll keep playing*** Diane S