US Open Prep Agility Workshop

Dominique Hellmich

Dominique is a fun-loving and engaging instructor. She teaches a variety of classes at Run Wild but her main passion is agility. She had great success in AKC with her Lab, Sophie, and has been on many big-show podiums with her Border Collie, Nova and Coolie, Cinder. Most recently, for 2026, she and her young Mudi, Chirp, were on the short list for the Agility World Championships Team selection.

Hana Spitz

<p>Hana is coming off an absolutely dominant season with her 5-year-old Border Collie, <strong>Seriee</strong>, and their recent accomplishments speak for themselves.</p><p>At the <strong>UKI US Open</strong>, Hana and Seriee captured:</p><p>🏆 <strong>Masters Series Champion</strong><br>🏆 <strong>Winner Takes All Jumping Champion</strong><br>🏆 <strong>US Open Agility Champion</strong><br>🏆 <strong>US Open National Final Champion</strong></p><p>And they didn’t stop there.</p><p>At the <strong>UKI West Coast Open</strong>, the duo also won the <strong>Pentathlon Championship</strong> — showcasing versatility, consistency, and elite-level skill across multiple formats.</p><p>That kind of performance doesn’t happen by accident.</p><p>Hana is known for her precision, her commitment to trained independence, and her mastery of verbal skills — helping dogs confidently perform obstacles while handlers stay ahead and connected. Her system develops clarity, commitment, and understanding that holds up under pressure on the biggest stages.</p><p>As a returning Zanee instructor, Hana brings not only national dominance but also the ability to break complex skills into clear, practical steps teams can implement immediately. Whether you’re refining verbals, strengthening obstacle commitment, or building next-level independence, her sessions deliver depth and momentum.</p>

Jordan Biggs

<p>Jordan has represented <strong>Team USA six different times with multiple dogs</strong>, an accomplishment that speaks not only to talent — but to depth of training, adaptability, and long-term excellence in the sport.</p><p>And 2025 was a standout year.</p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>🏆 <strong>2025 UKI Invitational Biathlon Champion</strong><br>🥇 <strong>UKI US Open – Winner Takes All Jumping Champion</strong><br>🥈 <strong>UKI US Open – Speedstakes Vice Champion</strong><br>🏅 <strong>UKI US Open National Finalist</strong><br>🥉 <strong>West Coast Open – Third Place Games</strong></p><p>Over the years, Jordan has earned multiple podium finishes at the <strong>US Open, West Coast Open, UKI Invitational, and Team Tryouts</strong>, consistently competing — and succeeding — at the highest national levels.</p><p>But what makes Jordan especially impactful as an instructor is the ability to translate that competitive experience into clear, forward-thinking handling systems. Known for bold execution, strategic course management, and developing dogs that confidently work ahead, Jordan helps teams build the independence and connection needed to succeed under pressure.</p><p>Whether your goals include national finals or simply running with more clarity and confidence, Jordan brings both technical depth and practical application to every session.</p>