Judy Gamet
Judy Gamet holds a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education from Western Michigan University. She started her career by creating Motion Dynamics, a dance and aerobics business in Northern California. She authored “The Theory of Motion Dynamics as it applies to Biophysics©” and developed a curriculum of aerobic dance for grades K-12 called “Motion Dynamics in the Schools”.
Judy has been a Rottweiler owner for over twenty years and began studying obedience training and various dog sports. She was inspired to apply her dance teaching skills to her dogs, but a car accident nearly destroyed her ability to teach dance or perform.
After losing her elderly Rottweilers, Judy adopted Bella, an obese Rottweiler with hip dysplasia and an artificial hip. Bella, surprisingly, wanted to dance, and Judy, with her experience in reconditioning human bodies through dance, decided to do the same for Bella. This is how Dogs Can DanceTM was born.
Bella continued to be Judy’s dance partner until she passed away at age 14. Judy continues her coaching worldwide through workshops, instructional manuals, and the Dogs Can Dance Challenge®.
Training Philosophy
Judy’s training philosophy is based on her background in dance and her passion for helping both humans and dogs reach their full potential. She believes that dance can be a fun and beneficial activity for dogs, improving their physical and mental well-being. Her approach emphasizes positive reinforcement and building a strong bond between handler and dog.
Services
Judy Gamet offers a variety of dog training services through Dogs Can Dance, including:
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Online Training and Live Coaching:
Judy provides online freestyle classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced, with personalized coaching. Live coaching sessions are also available via Skype.
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Workshops and Classes:
Judy offers in-person workshops and classes in Northern California, covering topics such as freestyle, choreography, and performance training.
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Instructional Materials:
Judy has developed a series of instructor training manuals for those who want to teach canine freestyle. These manuals include detailed lesson plans, homework assignments, and suggestions for developing and advertising classes.
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Dogs Can Dance Challenge®:
This non-competitive program allows handlers to earn titles in various freestyle divisions, encouraging training and performing from puppyhood to senior age.
Specializations
Judy Gamet specializes in canine freestyle, choreography, and performance training.
Training Methods
Judy Gamet’s training methods are based on positive reinforcement and building a strong bond between handler and dog. She uses a variety of techniques to teach dogs new skills, including shaping, luring, and clicker training.
Customer Reviews
The website includes a testimonial from Linda, an online student in Israel, who praises Judy’s coaching and her ability to help her develop a strong foundation in freestyle.
“As one of the few people interested in freestyle in Israel, I have been dabbling in the sport for about a year but found it hard to feel that I had the foundation training to feel confident enough to work up a routine. While I had bought Judy’s books a while back, there is nothing like a course with a framework, homework and personal coaching to manage what months of dabbling can’t accomplish. Judy has pointed out things that need improving, and also given me encouragement to look at my relationship with my dog in a new light and to honor and enjoy my dog and what he can do.”
- – Linda, Online Student in Israel
Is Bigger Team
The website mentions that Judy has a team of partners who help her with the Dogs Can Dance Challenge®.
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