36339 Groesbeck Hwy., 
Clinton Township, Michigan  48035
             

 586.792.8533

See what we can do for you and your pet!
 

Puppy Training, Obedience, Agility, Conformation, Rally and Flyball

The Canine Workshop employs the best trainers in the area...meet them below..
 

Carol Orzechowski

I was a speech therapist and I.V. Tech. and an X-Ray Tech. All of these jobs dealt with the public.

I have been training dogs most of my life. (Some time off for college). I have owned and shown a Doberman Pincher, a Scottish Terrier, 2 Irish Wolfhounds, a German Wirehaired Pointer, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, an Australian Cattle Dog and 4 Giant Schnauzers. I have competed in Schutzhund, Obedience, agility and in the Conformation Ring. My dogs have won Breed Specialities and are Group Placers. Some have been High in Trial dogs in Obedience. I enjoy working with different breeds and I especially enjoy the challenges that are presented because of owner/dog personality differences. It is very rewarding to know you have helped a dog and it's owner learn to understand each other and become a wonderful working team or perfect companions.

Trained dogs for 48 years.

Hobbies: Dog Showing & Training, Landscaping, Sport fan.

Classes: Conformation classes
Mon. & Wed. @5:45 p.m. & 6:45 p.m. both days

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Marilyn Mannino

Before I began teaching people how to train their dogs I spent 12 years learning with my dogs. During this same period I was also teaching children how to read and write. I retired from education after 30 years. The learning continues with every class I teach and every class I train in. I truly love teaching the Monday night Beginner Class.

I currently have 3 Dobermans, Stoney, Damon & Tuesday. I have titled dogs in conformation, obedience, agility, therapy dog, flyball, canine good citizen, working aptitude certificate, (for Dobermans) and temperament tested.

Marilyn has been teaching and training dogs for 22 years.

Marilyn teaches Advanced Beginners on Monday nights
                       

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Maureen McKernan

My name is Maureen McKernan.  I have been training dogs for about 16 years.  My first dog was a Labrador Retriever.  I currently own a Belgian Malinois and two Jack Russell Terriers.  I also train my Mom's two Jack Russell Terriers. 

I compete in Obedience, Agility, Flyball and Jack Russell Terrier Activities.  I have dogs certified with Therapy Dogs and Canine Good Citizen.  I am also involved with the Michigan Russell Rescue.  

I  teach the Friday night agility classes and I teach the Flyball Classes when offered.
 
 I am the contact person for the Canine Express Flyball Team. 

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Gayle Bock

For over 33 years I have been serving the public currently, my husband and I own Constructional Custom Remodeling. Previous to that, I worked for the Welfare Department where I retired after 12 years of service. I have been training and showing my dogs for 27 years in Conformation, Obedience, Agility and Rally. I have titled in numerous Kennel Clubs obtaining Champion, Utility and Master titles. I designed the "Advanced Puppy" Class and love working with the young dog handler teams.

Classes taught: Advanced Puppy - 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Puppy Kindergarten @ 7:30 p.m. Thursday
 
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Jennifer DuRocher

Jennifer has been training dogs for 10 years, she has Golden Retrievers and Labradors.

The areas she has titled dogs are Obedience, Agility, Flyball, Field Work and Hunt Tests, Paws With A Cause (service dogs), Conformation, Canine Good Citizen, Temperament Test, Therapy Dogs International.

She teaches the  Canine Good Citizen Test Class

Laurie B. Glied

 

I Have raised and breed dogs for over 45 years.

Previously I have raised and bred Collies, Miniature Poodles, and Afghan Hounds and shown same in the Confirmation and Obedience ring.

I have taught obedience through the public school system (adult education).

I have worked both in the clerical department and assisted with surgery for a veterinarian.

Also worked in family owned pert salon.

I have coached middle school basketball

Currently:

I have a Labrador Retriever and two Pembrooke Welsh Corgis and we are involved in agility and pet therapy.

I am currently an assistant instructor in beginning agility work.

Hobbies: Reading, spending time with grandchildren

Teaches Beginner 1, 2 & 3 Agility on Friday Afternoon

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Mary Jackson

Mary has been training with Canine Workshop for 8 years, total experience with dogs spans 21 years.

Agility Titles on both her dogs.

Canine Good Citizen on both of my dogs

Therapy Dog International on "Hattie"

Teaches Agility

Has taught beginning Obedience.

Mary had been a teacher for the Algonac School District for over 28 years.

Hobbies: Golf and gardening

 

Lauren Forth

 

Karol Southerland

 

Linda Szymanski & Renfield

Became a "CAA" , (Certified Agility Addict) about 13 years ago, and haven't looked back. Started with my Golden Retriever Rudy, and now owned by two retired Australian Shepherds., Azure 12, and Bannen age 11, along with Renfield, a five year old Aussie, and Rizzo, a 9 month old BC.

I have been dabbling in Obedience and Agility for 15 years, and for the last 3, The Workshop has given me the opportunity to help develop and instruct all the Agility Classes offered, starting with Focus and Beginners, all the way through Advanced Agility. I absolutely love helping dogs and handlers bloom into this wonderful working team with  abundant respect for each other, and joy in working together.

Ren and Linda from the 2008 AKC Agility Nationals held in Tulsa, OK on March 28, 29 & 30, 2008.
 
This photo was taken on Friday during the State Tournament.
 
MACH Renfield Rave-On XF
 
This was Ren's second time at the Nationals.  It was a blast!

Teaches Agility Classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Janet Boudrie dog Wesley

Janet teaches Rally Classes on Thursday nights.


Dorothy Murmyluk

Currently teaching Classes for puppies, Beginner & Canine Good Citizen Class on Monday Mornings.. Public school teach er for 6 years grades 4-8. was a substitute teacher for aroung 10 years. 4 H Leader about 40 years. Dorothy is a Sunday School teacher and Choir Director.

Have owned and shown Shetland Sheepdogs, Basset Hounds, Border Collies and an Australian Shepherd. Trained dogs for 43 years.

Have acquired titles in obedience, tracking, agility, Rally and Herding. My last Border Collie was the first dog in the United States to earn four obedience Trial championships.

Hobbies are Showing dogs, gardening, cooking and reading.

Jan Leverenz

Instructor for the Monday Morning Beginner Class along with the helping with the CGC Class at 11:00 Monday.

Trained dogs for over seven years.

I have been the Handbell Director for our church Bell Choirs for 15 years which includes teaching people how to ring and also teaching two of my choir members how to direct the Beginning Bell and Chime Choir.

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Diane Pierfilice

Advanced Beginners
   

Kathy Duguid

 
   

Debbie Shadowski

Puppy Obedience on Mondays
   

Sue Quin

Puppy Obedience on Mondays
   

Pauline Sabatini

Puppy Obedience on Mondays
   
   


Carolyn House

Teaches Utility Class on Tuesday Mornings
   
Barbara. Pikara Intermediate Agility on Monday Nights
   
Cathy Olsen Canine Good Citizen Test Class on Wednesday
   
Sarah Harder Puppy Class on Thursday
   

Darlene Sokolowski

I have been training dogs for over 30 years. Been an instructor for over two years.

I taught Religious Ed. for two years and was section yhead for eleven years. I worked with the U.S. Census Bureau for over ten years.

I have shown in Agility, Obedience, Rally, Hunt Test and Conformation.

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Lisa McCain