Instructors
Jerome earns his MACH!
Karen Stiff-Carroll
Karen Stiff-Carroll has been involved with animals her entire life. In 1990, she acquired her first Rottweiler, Sasha. Soon followed Gretchen, then rescue, Zina. In the late 1990’s, Karen discovered agility. The sport was just getting popular and Karen’s girls attempted to participate but they all had multiple orthopedic issues which kept them from excelling. In 2005, Karen’s long awaited agility dog was born. Jerome, MACH PDCH Deerwood’s Just A Gigolo MXS MJS MXF PMTD T2B AXO OJP CD RE TSX NTS NUR NTPS, started training with Kim Seiter at 12 weeks of age. Fast forward to 2015. Jerome is recently retired. Earning multiple titles including his MACH and PDCH (Only the 3rdRottweiler to do so), attending 3 USDAA Cynosport Games and the 2014 AKC National Championships.
Karen also trained and competed with Takoda, Esmond’s Takoda’s Good Medicine AXO AJP RN CD CGC CWS TS NHT HAS HTPT who is Rottweiler from her first breeding, Ciderhaus’ Apple of Our Eye (Cyder) MX MXJ AXP AJP NFP CD BN RN HTDT is Karen's current competition dog. Karen is very excited about her latest addition to the family "Phizz". He is just starting his agility and herding career. Karen believes a strong foundation and great relationship are the keys to success! She has trained with Kim for over 10 years and has been instructing under Kim’s guidelines for the past three years. She finds it rewarding to see her students advance from the beginner level to competing. Karen has a supportive yet engaging relationship with her students.
Karen Stiff-Carroll has been involved with animals her entire life. In 1990, she acquired her first Rottweiler, Sasha. Soon followed Gretchen, then rescue, Zina. In the late 1990’s, Karen discovered agility. The sport was just getting popular and Karen’s girls attempted to participate but they all had multiple orthopedic issues which kept them from excelling. In 2005, Karen’s long awaited agility dog was born. Jerome, MACH PDCH Deerwood’s Just A Gigolo MXS MJS MXF PMTD T2B AXO OJP CD RE TSX NTS NUR NTPS, started training with Kim Seiter at 12 weeks of age. Fast forward to 2015. Jerome is recently retired. Earning multiple titles including his MACH and PDCH (Only the 3rdRottweiler to do so), attending 3 USDAA Cynosport Games and the 2014 AKC National Championships.
Karen also trained and competed with Takoda, Esmond’s Takoda’s Good Medicine AXO AJP RN CD CGC CWS TS NHT HAS HTPT who is Rottweiler from her first breeding, Ciderhaus’ Apple of Our Eye (Cyder) MX MXJ AXP AJP NFP CD BN RN HTDT is Karen's current competition dog. Karen is very excited about her latest addition to the family "Phizz". He is just starting his agility and herding career. Karen believes a strong foundation and great relationship are the keys to success! She has trained with Kim for over 10 years and has been instructing under Kim’s guidelines for the past three years. She finds it rewarding to see her students advance from the beginner level to competing. Karen has a supportive yet engaging relationship with her students.
Christina Turner
Christina has been doing agility since she was 11 years old, and grew up in the sport. She has also competed in Obedience, Rally and Conformation. Over the years Christina has earned multiple Agility, Rally, and Obedience titles in a variety of venues. Christina started training with Kim about 7 years ago, where she studied under Kim to learn her whole agility program. Kim taught Christina everything from Beginner Puppy agility to Masters Competition and guided her in becoming an instructor. Christina believes in a strong relationship between dog and handler, and having fun while training. Her favorite thing about agility is analyzing the courses and exploring different handling options while having fun with her dogs!
Christina is currently competing with her two Golden Retrievers at the Masters Level in AKC and USDAA Agility. She has attended AKC Nationals and USDAA Cynosport and plans to go back to both events. She also has a young Sheltie in training as well as a Border Collie who is currently working in Dock Diving.
Christina has been doing agility since she was 11 years old, and grew up in the sport. She has also competed in Obedience, Rally and Conformation. Over the years Christina has earned multiple Agility, Rally, and Obedience titles in a variety of venues. Christina started training with Kim about 7 years ago, where she studied under Kim to learn her whole agility program. Kim taught Christina everything from Beginner Puppy agility to Masters Competition and guided her in becoming an instructor. Christina believes in a strong relationship between dog and handler, and having fun while training. Her favorite thing about agility is analyzing the courses and exploring different handling options while having fun with her dogs!
Christina is currently competing with her two Golden Retrievers at the Masters Level in AKC and USDAA Agility. She has attended AKC Nationals and USDAA Cynosport and plans to go back to both events. She also has a young Sheltie in training as well as a Border Collie who is currently working in Dock Diving.
Adrianna Vozza
Adrianna has been a lifelong animal lover and owner. In her late teens rescued an Italian Greyhound puppy, Turbo. While owning Turbo, she realized the strong demand for high quality, high functioning clothing items for Italian Greyhounds, and became a small business owner to her own bespoke dog clothing company “Turbothreads”. As her household of 2 cats, Mr. Mits and Cali along with Turbo continued to grow her love for animal care Adrianna earned her certification for Veterinary Assisting. She then continued her education in Holistic pet health and Animal Behavior. After receiving her certification she began working at an animal shelter as an animal care technician. She worked as part of the medical staff along with assisting in matching dogs and cats to their potential owners until its eventual closure.
Adrianna continued to pursue her small business - becoming widely active in the dog community, volunteering to arrange fundraisers for rescues in need, as well as volunteering with her local animal shelter assisting in their TNR program (Trap Neuter Release) and Helped care for neighbors pets when they needed an extra hand. Not after long she welcomed Arrow (Raindance Steady as she Goes BCAT) an Italian Greyhound to her family and began doing tons of activities with her to build their relationship. Together, Arrow and Adrianna have trained with and followed Kims agility program since Arrow was a puppy. Adrianna greatly enjoys doing all types of sports with Arrow - Doing agility, Fastcat (which she achieved top 20 fastest IG’s in the country), training in lure coursing, straight racing and dabbling in Barn Hunt. Being fit (To keep up with Arrow!) staying active and engaged with her dog is a priority to her.
She has been assisting with Kim learning the most effective, clear and thorough instruction techniques. Foundation skills, Relationship building, problem solving and having fun while learning the sport of Agility is of the most important to her. Assisting her students helping them grow from class to class , watching them challenge themselves and succeed has been one of the most rewarding things for her to experience.
Adrianna has been a lifelong animal lover and owner. In her late teens rescued an Italian Greyhound puppy, Turbo. While owning Turbo, she realized the strong demand for high quality, high functioning clothing items for Italian Greyhounds, and became a small business owner to her own bespoke dog clothing company “Turbothreads”. As her household of 2 cats, Mr. Mits and Cali along with Turbo continued to grow her love for animal care Adrianna earned her certification for Veterinary Assisting. She then continued her education in Holistic pet health and Animal Behavior. After receiving her certification she began working at an animal shelter as an animal care technician. She worked as part of the medical staff along with assisting in matching dogs and cats to their potential owners until its eventual closure.
Adrianna continued to pursue her small business - becoming widely active in the dog community, volunteering to arrange fundraisers for rescues in need, as well as volunteering with her local animal shelter assisting in their TNR program (Trap Neuter Release) and Helped care for neighbors pets when they needed an extra hand. Not after long she welcomed Arrow (Raindance Steady as she Goes BCAT) an Italian Greyhound to her family and began doing tons of activities with her to build their relationship. Together, Arrow and Adrianna have trained with and followed Kims agility program since Arrow was a puppy. Adrianna greatly enjoys doing all types of sports with Arrow - Doing agility, Fastcat (which she achieved top 20 fastest IG’s in the country), training in lure coursing, straight racing and dabbling in Barn Hunt. Being fit (To keep up with Arrow!) staying active and engaged with her dog is a priority to her.
She has been assisting with Kim learning the most effective, clear and thorough instruction techniques. Foundation skills, Relationship building, problem solving and having fun while learning the sport of Agility is of the most important to her. Assisting her students helping them grow from class to class , watching them challenge themselves and succeed has been one of the most rewarding things for her to experience.
Jenn Stollery got her first dog in her early 20s and fell in love with dog sports and training. She started with agility and has tried nearly every sport available to her and her rowdy cavaliers. She enjoys training people to better communicate with their dogs and strengthen the bonds between them. She is super positive and loves to laugh. If you are looking for low pressure, super silly, really upbeat training, take a class with Jenn. Make sure to bring loads of treats and a positive attitude.
Karen Profena
Tricks Seminars
Karen Profenna, CTDI (certified trick dog instructor with Do More With Your Dog), AKC ACT Evaluator, AKC Tricks/CGC/CGCA Evaluator, Stunt Dog Judge, APDT member, CPE member, NADAC member. Karen has trained her dogs using free shaping methods since 2007. She has attended numerous seminars, educated herself with dog training books and trick training. Tricks and training are incorporated into her dogs lives on a daily basis as she feels it is a wonderful and fun way to enhance the bond with your dog. Karen has presented trick dog demos, tricks routines at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show and has presented many trick dog seminars, She is actively certifying dogs in trick dog titles and CGC tests.
A little about Karen’s Dogs:
MACH 3 C-ATE 2 Hailey C-ATCH 3, MXG,MJC,MFB,TQX,T2B, THDD,CGCA,NATCH-JUM,NATCH-TUNN,HP-E,TG-E,WV-E,ECC-EAC,EJC,TDCH,RL3,CDX-H,UD,TDIRVA,SSA,SR,SG,AD,SJ,ASA,AG,AAD,C-BSL,C-BT. 2016 Westminster Master's Agility Finalist with a Third Place, 2016 Westminster Masters Agility Highest Scoring Mixed Breed, AKC Nationals Qualifier, CPE Nationals Qualifier, AKC Gold and AKC Silver Award for therapy, TDI Gold Award (may have forgotten some)
Hailey, a 10-1/2 yr. old Boglen Terrier (50% Boston Terrier/50% Beagle) was a certified therapy dog for the past 9 years doing about 200 volunteer visits a year to various hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, convents, military, etc.. She entertained and provided therapy for the Newtown community immediately following the disaster, entertained for 200 returning soldiers from Afghanistan during their debriefing, as well as 600 seniors for Senator. . She played sports (basketball, baseball, bowling, Frisbee, agility, etc.), is very family oriented and enjoyed cuddle time in her spare time. She has tried just about everything including sheep herding, lure coursing, fly ball, agility, Frisbee, obedience, rally, free shaping, tricks and free-style dance. She has competed and titled in Agility, Rally, Obedience and tricks. Hailey has in excess of 9 National Championships. She earned by the AKC Silver and Gold Award for her therapy work as well as the TDI Gold Award. She was recognized by the President and board of directors of Nyack Hospital and was also the Grand Marshall of the Cancer Walk.
She and I shared a bond that I will never forget. Missing her so very much. She was my soulmate and best friend.
Sophie, a one year old Boglen Terrier (50% Boston Terrier/Beagle) earned her AKC Puppy Star Title, AKC CGC, Therapy Dog Certification, earned her Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert and Championship Trick Titles with Do More With your Dog, earned her Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Performer Trick Titles with AKC, performs in excess of 54 Tricks, has an agent and has already performed doing tricks for a Christmas Party in the City. Sophie is working diligently in tricks, obedience and agility and enjoys performing her therapy dog work at hospitals and nursing homes. Her favorite pass time is Frisbee and tricks.
Tricks Seminars
Karen Profenna, CTDI (certified trick dog instructor with Do More With Your Dog), AKC ACT Evaluator, AKC Tricks/CGC/CGCA Evaluator, Stunt Dog Judge, APDT member, CPE member, NADAC member. Karen has trained her dogs using free shaping methods since 2007. She has attended numerous seminars, educated herself with dog training books and trick training. Tricks and training are incorporated into her dogs lives on a daily basis as she feels it is a wonderful and fun way to enhance the bond with your dog. Karen has presented trick dog demos, tricks routines at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show and has presented many trick dog seminars, She is actively certifying dogs in trick dog titles and CGC tests.
A little about Karen’s Dogs:
MACH 3 C-ATE 2 Hailey C-ATCH 3, MXG,MJC,MFB,TQX,T2B, THDD,CGCA,NATCH-JUM,NATCH-TUNN,HP-E,TG-E,WV-E,ECC-EAC,EJC,TDCH,RL3,CDX-H,UD,TDIRVA,SSA,SR,SG,AD,SJ,ASA,AG,AAD,C-BSL,C-BT. 2016 Westminster Master's Agility Finalist with a Third Place, 2016 Westminster Masters Agility Highest Scoring Mixed Breed, AKC Nationals Qualifier, CPE Nationals Qualifier, AKC Gold and AKC Silver Award for therapy, TDI Gold Award (may have forgotten some)
Hailey, a 10-1/2 yr. old Boglen Terrier (50% Boston Terrier/50% Beagle) was a certified therapy dog for the past 9 years doing about 200 volunteer visits a year to various hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, convents, military, etc.. She entertained and provided therapy for the Newtown community immediately following the disaster, entertained for 200 returning soldiers from Afghanistan during their debriefing, as well as 600 seniors for Senator. . She played sports (basketball, baseball, bowling, Frisbee, agility, etc.), is very family oriented and enjoyed cuddle time in her spare time. She has tried just about everything including sheep herding, lure coursing, fly ball, agility, Frisbee, obedience, rally, free shaping, tricks and free-style dance. She has competed and titled in Agility, Rally, Obedience and tricks. Hailey has in excess of 9 National Championships. She earned by the AKC Silver and Gold Award for her therapy work as well as the TDI Gold Award. She was recognized by the President and board of directors of Nyack Hospital and was also the Grand Marshall of the Cancer Walk.
She and I shared a bond that I will never forget. Missing her so very much. She was my soulmate and best friend.
Sophie, a one year old Boglen Terrier (50% Boston Terrier/Beagle) earned her AKC Puppy Star Title, AKC CGC, Therapy Dog Certification, earned her Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert and Championship Trick Titles with Do More With your Dog, earned her Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Performer Trick Titles with AKC, performs in excess of 54 Tricks, has an agent and has already performed doing tricks for a Christmas Party in the City. Sophie is working diligently in tricks, obedience and agility and enjoys performing her therapy dog work at hospitals and nursing homes. Her favorite pass time is Frisbee and tricks.