Cheryl Cieslinski, CPCFT, CTDI All-Star Trainer of the Year7, Stunt Dog Judge, Certified Canine Conditioning Couch CCFC All Star Trainer of the Year, All-Stars – TC, Pedestal Certified Trainer, CGC/Trick Dog Evaluator, AKC Fit Dog Trainer, AKC FETCH Judge, CPE Agility Judge, UKC Senior Supervising Agility Judge, CPE speedway Course Marshal, CPE CSS Judge, CPE CSS Liason
Cheryl has an inspiring journey with dogs! From rescuing Jug Head the basset hound and discovering her passion for working with dogs, to becoming highly involved in training, judging, and teaching various disciplines like obedience, agility, and trick training, she has truly made a significant impact in the dog training community. Her expertise and commitment to canine education are reflected in her many certifications and titles, from being a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator to judging agility competitions. And her recent recognition as All-Star Trainer of the Year7 showcases her dedication and skill. Presenting seminars and workshops since 2019 further highlights her desire to share her knowledge and passion with others.
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Cheryl’s canine family includes:
Josie – CT-ATE CT-ATCH3 The Outlaw Josie Wales “Josie”
AKC – Achiever Dog, NTD, ITD, ATD, TKP, NSD, OSD, PSD, RN, RI, ACT1
DMWYD – TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, NSD, OSD, PSD, SDPro, TC1, NTD-M, ITD-M, ATD-M
CPE – CTL1, CTL2, CTL3, CTL4, TChSN, TChJU, 2018 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2019 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2018 CPE Top 10 Enthusiast, 2019 CPE Nationals – HIT Standard 12” Enth Level C, 2020 Nationals Qualifier, 2021 Nationals Qualifier
Diamond – Soundtrack Diamonds and Pearls “Diamond”
AKC – TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, RN
DMWYD – NTD, ITD, ATD, ETD, NSD, OSD, PSD, TC1, NTD-M, ITD-M, ATD-M
CPE – CTL1-R, CTL1-F
Little Bits – Snowshoe’s Little Bit O’ Fun “Little Bits (LB)”
AKC – TKN, TKI, TKA
DMWYD – NTD, ITD, ATD, NTD-M
And those patiently waiting at the Rainbow Bridge:
Xena – CT-ATCH10 CS-ATCH4 TDCH TDGCH SDCH GSDCH CCF-CH Soundtrack’s Warrior Princess “Xena”
AKC – Achiever Dog, AKC STAR Puppy, CGC, RN, RA, RE, BN, CD, NFP, OFP, NJP, NAP, TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, TKE, NSD, OSD, PSD, SDPRO, 2019 HIT Obedience MN Basset Specialty, 2019 Trick Dog Nationals Outstanding Performance
DMWYD – NTD, ITD, ATD, ETD, TDCH, NSD, OSD, PSD, SDPro, SDCH, GSDCH, TC1, TC2, TC3, TC4, TC-CH, NTD-M, ITD-M, ATD-M, ETD-M
CPE – CTL1, CTL2, CTL3, CTL4, TChFU, TChJP, TChJU, TChWC, TChSN, TChCL, TChST, SChCO, SChST, SChJU, SpChWC, SpChST, SpChFH, L5T-PLT, 2014 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2014 CPE Nationals – 6th Place 12” Enth Games, 2015 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2016 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2017 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2018 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2019 CPE Nationals Qualifier, 2020 Nationals Qualifier, 2021 Nationals Qualifier
BHCA – 2016 BHCA HIT, 2016 BHCA High Combined
Pixel – TDCH Snowshoes’ 1 in a Million “Pixel”
AKC – Achiever Dog, TKN, TKI, TKA, TKP, NSD, OSD, RN, RI, NJP
DMWYD – NTD, ITD, ATD, ETD, NSD, OSD, PSD, TC1, NTD-M
CPE – CL1-R, CL1-H, CL1-F, CL1-S, CL1, CL2-R, CL2-H, CL2-F, CL2-S, CL2, CL3-R, CL3-H, CL3-F, CL3-S, CL3, 2021 Nationals Qualifier, 2024 Nationals Qualifier
Jug Head – CT-ATCH UACH “Jug Head” CGC, NJP, CL1-H, CTL1, CTL2, CTL3, CTL4-R, CTL4-F CTL4-H, RN, 2011 CPE Agility Nationals – 5th Place 12″ Enth Games
Libby – C-ATCH CS-ATCH5 U-GRACH WAG-ACH Little Miss “Libby” Liberty CGC, RN, AJP, MXP, NFP, TGIII, TIAD, S-TN-N, O-TN-O, NJC, S-NAC, NGC, WV-N, TG-N, NCC, Novice Versatility, CL3, CL4, ChCL, ChSN, SpChST, SpChFH, SpChCL, SpChWC, SpChSN, SpChJU, UKC All Star Finalist, UKC All Star AGIII Finalist – 2011, 2011 CPE Agility Nationals – HIT Reserve Standard 12″ Specialist and 2nd Place 12″ Specialist Games, 2011 AKC Agility Invitational Qualifier, 2011 AKC Agility – #3 Basset Hound, 2011 AKC Agility – #40 Hound Group, 2012 AKC Agility Invitational Qualifier, 2013 CPE Nationals – HIT Reserve Standard 12” Specialist and 2nd Place 12” Specialist Games, 2014 CPE Nationals Qualifier
Flirt – CT-ATE, CT-ATCH4, CS-ATCH, U-GRACH3 UKC CH WAG-ACH Olde Fashion Magnificent Seduction “Flirt” TGI, TBAD, RN, MXP2, MJP2, NFP, NAC, TN-N, WV-N, NCC, CLS1-H, CTL3, CTL4, TChST, TChCL, TChWC, TChFH, TChJP, TChSN, TChJU, TExST, TExSN, TExJU, TExCL, 2007 UKC Total Dog, UKC All Star Finalist, 2008 UKC All Stars-AGIII 3rd Place, UKC All Star GRACH Finalist – 2011, 2011 UKC GRACH All Stars – 3rd Place, 2008 CPE Nationals 2nd Place 8″ Enthusiast Games, 2011 CPE Agility Nationals – HIT 12″ Enth Standard and 3rd Place 12″ Enth Games, 2011 AKC Agility Invitational Qualifier, 2011 AKC Agility Invitational – Top Basset Hound, 2011 AKC Agility – #2 Basset Hound, 2011 AKC Agility – #29 Hound Group, 2012 AKC Agility Invitational Qualifier, 2013 CPE Naitonals – HIT Reserve Standard 12” Enthusiast, 2013 AKC Agility Invitational Qualifier, 2014 CPE Nationals Qualifier
Cheryl also shares her life with her husband Ken, and Leo the Cat.