Paige Hoelscher

Paige

 

Paige Hoelscher has been involved in dog training for over 10 yearsHer approach to training is centered around building a connection between dog and handler,while having fun Paige has been working with the Dog Alliance for a year and brings her Disc Dog, Tricks, and Agility skills and knowledge to our team of trainers. 

Paige’s training philosophy is team-oriented; focused more on a good relationship and teamwork rather than the "owner is the alpha to the dog" mentalityHer focus and goal when working with dog and handler teams is that both parties are learning together.  Paige’s training style is to create a positive and fun learning experience for both dogs and their owners.   

Paige currently has 3 dogs: two Australian Shepherds, Echo (10) and Edge (6), and a Border Collie named Early (1)Edge and Early have won multiple high-level disc events, including qualifying for world finalsThey both have many AKC CGC, AKC Trick, Agility, Dock, and Disc titles through various organizations. 

Interests

Echo (now retired): 

NADD Southwest Regionals  2021 and 2022 

Edge: 

Texas State Championship 2022-2024 

South Hero Cup 2022-2023 

UpDog International Finals 2023 & 2024 

Qualified for SkyhoundzDiscdogathon finals 2023 & 2024 

Qualified for USDDN Finals in Toss N Fetch 2023 & 2024 

Titles:

Intermediate Trick Dog 

Novice Trick Dog (TKN), Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI), Advanced Trick Dog (TKA) 

Dock Junior (DJ) 

Disc Dog Gold (DDG) 

Early:

Texas State Championship 2023-2024 

South Hero Cup 2023 

UpDog International Finals 2023 - 2nd overall in Pairs Throw N Go 

UpDog International Finals 2024 - 3rd overall in Pairs 4 Way Play 

Qualified for SkyhoundzDiscdogathon finals 2023 & 2024 

Qualified for USDDN Finals in Toss N Fetch 2023 & 2024 

Qualified for USDDN Finals in Freestyle 2024, attending later this year 

Titles:

Novice Trick Dog (TKN), Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI), Advanced Trick Dog (TKA) 

Disc Dog Gold Elite (DDGE) 

Disc Dog Platinum (DDP) 

Qualifications

B.S. Agricultural Economics - Texas A&M University (2020)  

UpDog (Disc) Certified Judge - 2022 

Certified AKC Evaluator - 2021 

 

 

Dog Training Seminars Attended: 

Disc Dog:  Ania Radomska, Andrea Morrissette (Rigler), Adrian Stocia, Andrew Han, Deirani Arguinzoni 

Agility:  Kelsey Kirkpatrick, Karen Childs, Lauren Bussing, Taner Dogan, Kaimen Mille, Justine Davenport 

Fitness:  Bobby Lyons 

Events