Tim Laubach - 2023 - Pioneer of Dog Agility

Since 1988, Tim Laubach has been highly active in the agility community. A founding member of Bexar Regional Agility Team (BRAT) in 1990, he has taught agility and obedience classes for more than 25 years and helped to grow the sport in Texas.  

In September 1991, he became one of USDAA’s earliest judges; he has since judged in six countries and served as one of only three lead instructors for judging seminars responsible for certifying others in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Since the pandemic, he has contributed to USDAA’s efforts to set up remote testing for new judges. 

Alongside his Australian Cattle Dog, Trouble, Tim was a member of the Pedigree/USDAA National Demonstration Team in the 1990s. After helping to organize the Grand Prix of Dog Agility^® Championships in San Antonio in 1993 and 1995, he worked or officiated at 25 Cynosport^® Dog Agility World Games.  

Tim was recognized for Meritorious Service in 2014 with friend and fellow judge Dave Hanson after they pioneered “the center line” method for course building. The method brought accuracy and expediency to course building, which allows events to run more efficiently. He also helped to interpret rules for course design guidelines across all USDAA events.  

Tim has continued to serve as Chief Course Builder for Cynosport; after this year, he will pass the reins to trusted colleagues. In recognition of his 35 years in service to USDAA, we congratulate Tim on his induction as a Pioneer into the Hall of Fame!