Lynda studied many training philosophies before being introduced to clicker training in 2000 at a Susan Garrett seminar. It would be two more years of schooling in positive training before she found herself part of the Say Yes team. In 2002, with the help of Susan and John, a second sporting dog came into Lynda's life - Tanbark's Spirit of the Sport - "Spirit" is a high drive Golden Retriever.
"Spirit" consistently places at or near the top of their classes in AAC, CKC, and USDAA agility competitions. In 2007 Spirit finished 4th overall in the 26" class at the Ontario Regionals qualifiying her to compete at Canadian Nationals. In 2007 Lynda and Spirit were chosen to represent Canada on the Canadian Agility Team to at the FCI World Agility Championship in Hamar, Norway and finished 41st out of 118 large dogs in the overall standings for the individual jumping and standard - quite accomplishment at the world level! Past accomplishments include qualifying and competing at USDAA Nationals and in 2006 earned a spot to compete as a Semi Finalist in the USDAA NAtionals Grand Prix finals and placed 9th overall in the Power and Speed class. The duo finished 9th overall at Canadian Nationals in 26" in 2006.
She shares her life with her first dog Ruby - a Field bred English Springer Spaniel. Lynda describes Ruby's claim to fame as being a great guide in her journey. Presently she is training her young sheltie Favor using the Say Yes foundation training program! Lynda's ultimate goal is for a connectedness in her relationships with her dogs that shines through in her everyday life.
Lynda and her husband John Hill live in London, Ontario. When she is not helping in front of and behind the scenes at Say Yes Dog Training she is a full time Enforcement Officer with the Ministry of Transportation.
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