Our Mentor Groups are made up of small groups of handlers who are committed to the Greg Derrett Handling Philosophy and want to increase their knowledge of this system so they can: 1) improve their handling; 2) be clear and consistent in their handling-communication to their dog, which in effect is kinder to the dog and also improves the dog's performance; and 3) improve their dogs skills. These groups are limited to 8 participants. Mentor Groups meet regularly with Julie Lizotte for training seminars and practice. Participants can work as many dogs as they wish during these sessions. Training and practice is geared toward the needs and the requirements of the participants in the group.

Throughout the year the participants in these groups get to know each other and their dogs and how they run, their strengths and their weaknesses. This gives them a strong support group to train with and bounce ideas off. These support groups are fun and very helpful and supportive at trials when handlers are trying to determine the way the courses should be run while staying consistent with the handling system.

Currently the Mentor Groups are full. If you would to be added to the waiting list you can e- mail Dulcie Knee at dulcie@mastersagility.com