Meet our Trainers
They are also known as Wasatch K-9 Fitness and Training.
A note from our Trainers:
Hello! We are Craig and Theresa Foster, the humans behind Wasatch K9 Fitness and Training. We got involved in dock diving in 2009. Our black lab, Herky, loved jumping off rocks into rivers and lakes, so we entered him in a local dock diving competition. Since then, we’ve been part of the dock diving community, first as volunteers at local events and now as certified North America Diving Dog judges.
You may have seen us on Fox13 News with Big Buddha, KSL news, as well as in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News newspapers.
We help dogs of all breeds gain the confidence to go off the dock for the first time and compete while helping their humans gain confidence and find joy in working with their dogs.
We have eight dogs that enjoy dock diving and participating in other dog sports. Addis was the #1 ranked Belgian Malinois with North America Diving Dogs in 2020. Addis and Calypso were both in the top ten for 2021 Belgian Malinois. Sky is a 2-time super vertical national champion with Splash Dogs, and Hayden has received invites to, competed in, and placed at multiple national championships. We can’t forget Mojo, the token lap dog, who took 2nd in the lapdog division at the 2018 Splash Dog National Championship.
Our Credentials
Craig Foster
*Certified Senior Judge with North America Diving Dogs.
*Owner and Operator of Wasatch K-9 Fitness and Training.
*Proficient in coaching humans and dogs both the sport and the art of dock diving.
*Unique ability to see dog strides to help teams find their best spot on the dock to maximize jump distance.
*Ability to teach individuals “the art of throwing” to increase a dog’s jump distance.
*Extensive sports background that includes competitive baseball, football, and bowling.
*Baseball Coach.
Theresa Foster
*Certified Judge with North America Diving Dogs.
*Owner and Operator of Wasatch K-9 Fitness and Training.
*Certified Canine Conditioning Coach (CCFC).
*American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
*AKC Fit Dog Instructor.
*Over 10 years of dog training experience.
*Strong ability to educate others on injury free k9 fitness.
*Skilled in using Blue-9 Klimb, FitPaws, and Canine Gym Equipment to help build dog confidence and body awareness.
*Proven skills in assisting dogs to learn how to enjoy swimming and dock jumping.
*Experience with Tattle Tail Scent Dogs training diabetic alert service dogs.
*Competitor in Dog Obedience Events.
*2018 & 2019- Jay Jack- Play as the Way Seminar.
*2019- Collared Scholar Dog Sport Tool Box.
*2019-Catherine Zinsky- Attitude, Attention, Teamwork Seminar.
*2021 Larry Krohn Seminar.