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Debbie Lazaro has been training dogs since 1993. She first began showing in obedience and then started agility in 1997. She also participates in Schutzhund, herding and barn hunt, and runs the rescue group, ECHO (East Coast Herding Dog Rescue).  Debbie has been known to work successfully with many difficult and reactive dogs, enabling the teams to reach their potential. She takes a behavioral and relationship approach to all her training. Debbie stresses the importance of foundation training, training in drive, finding what motivates each particular dog, finding the most efficient path, as well as focusing on details while still maintaining fun for both handler and dog. Her handling system incorporates traditional, motion based handling as well as the One Mind handling system.  Debbie has attended UKI Nationals,  several AKC National events (both agility & obedience) as well as numerous USDAA Nationals (Cynosport) where her dogs have made it to semi finals, finals and/or placed in the top 10 of their class. Her dogs have also made the podium at several USDAA Regional events, with numerous placements throughout the years.  Her dogs have achieved many advanced titles, including MACH, AdCH, OtCH, UDX, NATCH. Debbie's dogs have also achieved Top 10 and National rankings in both agility and obedience.  While participating in competition obedience, Debbie's dogs achieved numerous High in Trials, High Combineds and a Perfect Score of 200, as well placing at the Gaines Classic, Puperoni Regionals and Allstar. Debbie's mixed breed, Kayla, was the first mixed breed to ever achieve both an OtCH and UDX. 

In addition to agility, Debbie's other training passion is IGP (Schutzhund).  IGP has 3 phases: tracking, obedience and protection.  Grift & Debbie have been training for approximately a year and recently earned their BH title.  Many of the same training concepts apply to both IGP and agility, and Debbie is excited to continue Grift's journey in this sport. 



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DEBBIE LAZARO/FAST PAWZ

Maximizing Your Team!

Throughout the years, Debbie has had a number of great canine partners. All of these special dogs were different, and taught her invaluable lessons, both on and off the course.  Each of her dogs were different -  ranging in size, temperament and drive. However, she was able to bring  out the best in these dogs by figuring out what in particular worked for that individual dog. As such, Debbie's teaching methodology is not a "cookie cutter" approach, but rather, specifically tailored to the needs of the team.

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS!

The devil is in the details!  But attention to detail is what separates good teams from great teams. It's a matter of being present, not just connected.

Reward what you like or you will settle for what you get.  

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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/PRIVATE LESSONS

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CLASSES

Debbie is teaching at the following locations: (see class schedules)  

**JERSEY AGILITY GROUP**

JAG:  Wednesday day & Thursday evening

+Wednesday+

Speed & Focus

9:00am -10:00am

10:00am - 11:00am 

+Thursday+

Speed & Focus: 

6:30pm - 8:00pm


Young Dog Sequencing 

8:00pm - 9:00pm

FMI: https://jerseyagility.com/classes/

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**Y2K9**

Monday afternoon & evening

Masters Coursework

3:00p-4:30p

4:45p-5:45p

6p-7p

7:15p-8:15p

Young Dog Sequencing/Agility 1

8:30p-9:30p

MORE CLASSES TO BE ADDED SOON! 

https://www.y2k9s.net/agility-classes/

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New Classes at TWE in Robbinsville NJ Wednesday evening:

COMPETITION AGILITY FOUNDATIONS FOR PUPPIES!

6:00pm - 7:00pm

YOUNG DOG SEQUENCING 

7:00pm - 8:00pm

FMI, please contact me directly at:

nylawdogz1@gmail.com

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                                                ****PRIVATE LESSONS****

                                                     REMOTE LESSONS

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                                                VIDEO REVIEW/ANALYSIS 


i am available for private lessons at several locations: 


  • at my training facility, Esquire Farm, located in Howell, NJ. Fully double fenced-in area, 100 x 120 outdoor training field, regulation equipment, and a smaller, fully matted indoor area suitable for skill sets.  Availability is as follows:                 Monday morning, Tuesday- all day, Wednesday afternoon, some Thursday mornings/afternoon, Friday- all day. 

  • The JAG barn, located in Howell NJ,  is available to rent for lessons.

  •  Offering private lessons at Y2K9 located in Willow Grove PA.  I am available Mondays from 1:00pm thru 3:00pm.  In addition, I offer private lessons at Y2K9 one Friday per month.  Please contact for additional information.

  • Available for remote lessons - will develop a training schedule to suit your needs, with weekly video review and online chat

  • Available for video reviews/critiques/analysis/problem solving.  

CONTACT NYLAWDOGZ1@GMAIL.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

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WORKSHOPS

SPEED & FOCUS HITS THE ROAD! 

Debbie has taught her very popular S&F workshops up and down the east coast with rave reviews!

 

If your group is interested in hosting S&F, or any other topics for workshops/seminars/private lessons, please email nylawdogz1@gmail.com 

Debbie is offering the following specialized workshops with a variety of topics at the following locations:

 WORKSHOPS AT Y2K9-

Friday December 3rd

 1pm - 4:30pm 

COMPETITION AGILITY FOUNDATIONS FOR PUPPIES

Monday December 20th

4:30pm - 8:00pm

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FMI and to register: 

https://www.y2k9s.net/upcoming-events/

CHECK BACK SOON FOR ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS TO BE ADDED !!!

PRIOR POPULAR WORKSHOPS:

"Getting Ready to Show in Novice"

"Open Purgatory"

"Fast Dog, Not So Fast Handler"

"Getting More Speed From Your Dog"

"Running Agility Without a Startline"

IF YOU OR YOUR CLUB IS INTERESTED IN HOSTING ANY OF THESE WORKSHOPS, PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY. 

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BEHAVIOR PROBLEM SOLVING &
OBEDIENCE FOR AGILITY

Private lessons available for your team for many behavioral issues encountered as you start training/showing in agility, such as sniffing, distractions, reactivity, OCD, etc.  Learn the skill sets necessary to help your team become successful and confident. 

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"SPEED & FOCUS" - one of Debbie's most popular workshops!

Does your dog get easily distracted? Do you want your dog to run at the trial like he does at practice? Do you want to shave seconds off your time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you. Debbie will help you develop a plan of action for you and your dog so that you can improve your teamwork. This is not a cookie-cutter approach but rather, tailored to each individual teams’ needs. Learn about engaging your dog, training in drive, having distractions work for you instead of against you and basic behavior/relationship principles that you can bring into the ring.

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NEWS!!!

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NEW PUPPY!

Thief - On Target's Five Finger Discount

BREHON EARNS HIS OAJ AND HSAS TITLES!

Fall 2021

MACH CRIME!!!!

May 30, 2021

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

In addition to training for competition, many of Debbie's dogs have starred in print ads, commercials, TV shows and movies, such as HBO's "Girls", "Orange is the New Black", "Madam Secretary", "The Life of Crime", Verizon iPhone 12 promo, Home Again, as well as many others.

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PET TRAINING SERVICES 

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ESQUIRE DOG TRAINING 

A WELL TRAINED PET BENEFITS EVERYONE! 

All my services put your animals’ needs front and center in a safe and caring environment, for both you and the dog, while giving you practical training solutions.  My techniques will lay the foundation for you to build upon.  As such, private lessons are the preferred avenue of training, as opposed to classes or group sessions.  This is not a "cookie cutter" approach, but rather,  a specific, individualized course of action designed for your particular  needs and issues.   All training methods are humane, fair and based upon positive reinforcement principles.  To schedule a consultation, please contact me at: esquiredogtraining@gmail.com

10% discount off initial consultation fee for rescue dogs!!!  (must show proof of adoption from a 501c3 rescue group)

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PUPPY TRAINING

PUPPIES:

Start your puppy off on the right paw!  Use positive reinforcement to establish your foundation training, built upon a trusting relationship.  Avoid the common pitfalls associated with training your new puppy.  Puppy training covers the following topics, plus much more:

  • house breaking

  • chewing/destructive behaviors

  • excessive barking, digging

  • proper use of collar, leash and crate

  • appropriate toys

  • socialization

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ADOLESCENT/ADULT DOGS

Whether you have rescued or purchased an adolescent (+1 year of age) or adult dog, or just need a refresher with your current pet, or have recently added a new pet, this training program can help you as well!

Training covers the following topics, plus much more:

  • obedience

  • destructive behaviors

  • leash walking

  • socialization

  • proper interactions with other dogs

  • reactivity

  • issues within the multi-dog household

  • barking

  • behavior modification

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CONTACT ME FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

With over 25 years of training different types of dogs, my methods will provide you with viable, realistic solutions and also help prevent unwanted behaviors.  This is YOUR training program designed for YOUR dog and family.  It is beneficial to your dog, your family and your community to have a well trained dog that can behave properly in society. This is a wise investment, so you and your family can enjoy your relationship with your canine companion for many years.

1 hour Initial consultation at your home: $175

1 hour follow up lessons: $125

It is usually recommended that the client and dog have at least 3 follow up lessons to ensure that the training regimen is being followed correctly. 

Discounts available if book and pay up front !!

Contact me today and see how I can help you and your pet.  

732- 992-8606

esquiredogtraining@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/EsquireDogTrainingService

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FOR AGILITY TRAINING:

nylawdogz1@gmail.com

FOR PET TRAINING:

esquiredogtraining@gmail.com

Address:

Howell, NJ

Phone:

732-992-8606

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EAST COAST HERDING DOG ORGANIZATION RESCUE

ECHO is a Not for Profit (501(c)(3)) group dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of herding breed dogs on the East Coast

For more information, please visit our website at:

www.echorescue.com

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