Dominique Hellmich

Instructor

Dominique is a fun-loving, chill and engaging instructor and a great agility show organizer and secretary. She teaches a variety of classes at Run Wild. Her passion is agility and she teaches every level of class. Then she also teaches basic manners classes, sports prep, disc dog and even scent games! She is creative and loves learning the latest techniques to pass on to her students.

Dominique relocated to the PNW from New Mexico in 2023. She has 4 dogs – Sophie (black lab), Nova (border collie), Cinder (coolie) and Chirp (mudi).

A woman kneeling with two dogs in an indoor training area, smiling, with American flags in the background.

Participants celebrating victory at UKI West Coast Open agility event with dogs and medals.

A dog and handler participate in an agility course, showcasing training and skill at Run Wild Dog Sports agility event.

A dog and handler participating in an agility competition, jumping over hurdles on a grassy course at Run Wild Dog Sports.

A group of three dogs enjoying outdoor adventure in a lush forest, highlighting active dog sports and training.

Two women in colorful onesies training a black dog indoors at Run Wild Dog Sports facility.

I have an idea! Let’s try it and see what happens!

Specialties

  • Agility
  • Agility Foundation
  • Disc
  • Scent Games

Memorable Accomplishments

  • 2025 World Team Tryouts, participant
  • 2025 European Open Team Tryouts, participant
  • 2026 World Team Tryout podium