Escapades Per4manceK9s

We, Richard Beaton and Sue Kelly, welcome you to the world of Escapades Per4manceK9s. In August 1986 we moved to New Orleans where we went to our first dog show with new friends. “It looks like fun” he said. Little did we know how it would take over our lives!

We got our first well bred American Cocker Spaniel and started an adventure of conformation showing, obedience training and field work with Bryant’s Triumphant Escapade CDX, SH, aka Titan. Soon after we added Savannah, CH Irrisistable Moondust CD, JH to the family. These two became the foundation of our cocker family.

In addition to Cockers we have also owned, shown and competed with Afghan Hounds, Australian Shepherds and Standard Poodles. Many years later it is still a fun hobby and we still compete in a number of Canine sports including Obedience, Agility, Rally, Upland Hunt Tests and FAST CAT.

Our training method for all canine sports and basic manners is with positive reinforcement. I have used traditional Clicker training with several of my dogs and have now slightly modified it for myself and my students. A thinking dog is a happy dog and this method makes them think! Mild corrections are utilized but only after we are sure the dog understands the behavior and knows why he is being corrected. Most corrections are verbal and rarely more than an Unh-Uh.