Dawn Plantier

Woman sitting with a French Bulldog and red decorative letters. Background features "Level Up Dog Sports" logos.

Meet The Trainer

I’m Dawn Plantier. I’ve shared my life with five Rottweilers and currently own two French Bulldogs. Since I was young, I’ve always had an interest in dogs and dog training. I actively began my dog training journey in 1998 when I got my first Rottweiler. I teach, train and compete in obedience, rally, agility, tracking, Scentwork, and Fast CAT. I enjoy working with dog sport handlers who are looking to take their training to the next level. I use motivational techniques that make training fun for you and your dog. I’m available for agility, obedience, rally and Scentwork classes, privates and workshops. 

German Shepherd exiting a blue agility tunnel on a grassy field.
A woman in a black shirt and jeans training a German Shepherd dog on a gravel path surrounded by trees. The dog is sitting with attention focused on the woman. There is a sign with instructions 'Sit' on the path.
Dog jumping over hurdle at agility course with tunnel and chair in background

Upcoming Classes: March 24th

Foundations for Competition Agility - Tuesday 5:15

This class will introduce dogs and handlers to the skills needed to create exceptional competition agility dogs. We will be covering body awareness skills, handling on the flat, forward focus, obstacle commitment, targeting behaviors, start line stays and handler focus. This class develops agility skills methodically with a focus on confidence building. Handlers should expect to be training on the flat for the entire session. Motivational methods with toys and treats will be used. This class is appropriate for dogs six months and older with at least one manners or obedience class.

$180

Introduction to Competition Obedience - Tuesday 6:15

This class will introduce handlers and dogs to foundation skills for competition obedience. We will cover heeling, fronts, finishes, sit/stand for exam, recall, and stays. These skills will be taught with motivational methods, including toys and treats. This class is appropriate for dogs six months and older with at least one manners, rally or obedience class.

$180

Open/Utility Obedience - Tuesday 7:15pm

$180

Contact DPlantier@aol.com or 540-588-4404 to register