Jen Pinder

Jen has been actively competitive in agility for over 20 years. In addition to Jen's handling and dog training skills, Jen's excellent teaching ability and talent for adapting to different styles of dogs is what makes Jen a highly sought after presenter and instructor across the country. In 2015, Jen was invited to be part of the OneMindDogs Coaches team. She was one of six chosen in the USA. "It  was such an honor," Jen says. 
 
Over the years, Jen has seen tremendous national and international success. She has won the USDAA Grand Prix and Steeplechase twice with her Shetland Sheepdog, Britain. In 2018, she became the first person to win all four championships that USDAA has to offer. She has many placements at national events, including the AKC Nationals, the Cynosport World Games, and the US Open. Internationally, she has been part of several medaling teams (both AKC and World Agility Open) and she won the Silver in Biathalon with Britain at the WAO. A consistent competitor for the USA, Jen has been on WAO team with four different dogs and the European Open team with three. 

Jen has had a lot of success with her four-year-old Sheltie, Wicca, including making the 2023 WAO team and being an alternate on the AKC Agility World Championship Team. Jen is currently competing with Wicca, a young Sheltie named Spec, and her Border/Whippet, Phineas. 

Jen resides in Lapeer, Michigan. She teaches classes and private lessons for FiredUp K9s at Highest Hope Dog Sports in Michigan. She also conducts online classes, seminars, and workshops around the country. Contact her at email.