Vincent Madeiros - 2024 - Meritorious Service

Vincent Madeiros, of Bernville, Pennsylvania, got his start in agility in Bermuda in 2003. After serving on various kennel club boards, he began researching agility clubs that accepted non-purebred dogs, as he felt that there must be more titling activities for them. He explored USDAA and formed a club called International Dog Events Association (IDEA) to host the trials along with his business, Good Dog 101. Once the equipment was purchased, documentation was sent to the office and approval was received for USDAA agility trials to begin in Bermuda under the banner of Good Dog 101 and IDEA.

In 2008, Vincent and his wife, Cindy, moved to Pennsylvania, where he continues to run his dog training business. Vincent teaches several group and private agility lessons per week and always encourages handlers to compete in USDAA. In 2021, Good Dog 101 started hosting USDAA trials to fill a need for more events in the area.

Vincent continues to promote USDAA in his business and personal life. He is a key competitor in USDAA events and volunteers for clubs, assisting with setup, ring crew and chief course building.