Joanne Fleming

Joanne Fleming, formerly known professionally as Joanne Fleming-Plumb, has been most successful as one of the top Schutzhund (IGP) coaches in the country, having coached the 1997 and 1998 Vice World Working Dog Champion. She is best known for her powerful motivational system for competitive working dog training. Well known as a coach and competitor, Joanne's students have achieved multiple high-in-trials, Regional and National wins as well as international placements. Student Sue Nesbitt has represented LV America 3 times with two different dogs; Lisa Little represented LV DVG America in 2013 with her Malinois Hailey. Joanne has earned the opportunity to represent North America in international competition 7 times. In 2005 she competed with two dogs — a Belgian Malinois and a German Shepherd Dog — receiving the highest placing of any North American that year. Having represented LV America at the DVG Bundessieger-Prüfung from 2005–2007, she also won the 2007 LV America Championships with her dog Enno, then went on to place 5th at the DVG BSP in Germany. Joanne has also competed in AKC and CKC obedience, picking up high-in-trials along the way — as have her students, who have collectively earned multiple HITs and HOTs. Having competed with 5 breeds across multiple disciplines, Joanne divides her time between Ontario, Canada and Ocala, FL, and delivers seminars across the US, Canada, UK, and South Africa. Whether you're a Schutzhund (IGP) competitor, kennel club enthusiast, or the owner of a lively and companionable pet — Joanne will create a true partnership between you and your dog, and lay the foundation for world-class working dog performance.