Meet Our Trainers
Head Trainers Matt & Megan Bilderback have been training, competing and performing canine disc since their adoption of Buddy from Midwest Border Collie Rescue in 2005. From then, their love for dog sports began.
See us in action with our pups. We have traveled all over the United States and parts of Canada for many years appearing in Television, performing at sporting events and various fairs and festivals, competing at events big and small and at the highest level to become champions.
Matt Bilderback
Matt began training, performing and competing in canine disc in 2005 with the adoption of his border collie Buddy. Buddy already knew how to catch toys from the air and was already a disc catching dog. With a background in sports, primarily baseball and golf, Matt had a lot of catching up to Buddy's talents.
Matt primarily performs with his dogs Salsa and Mambo #5, but has performed with all the high performance canines. His style of play is described as smooth and flowing to showcase his dogs amazing athletic abilities.
Notable finishes at major events include:
- 17 time Quadruped Winner (most in Quad history)
- 6 time Quadruped Series National Champion (most in Quad history)
- 2x Skyhoundz Xtreme Distance World Champion and former world record holder
- Skyhoundz Microdog Open Division World Champion and former world record holder
- 15 time National and World Championships top 3 placings.
- Member of the 100 yard club with a recorded competition catch at 100.5 yards
He has been seen performing at the following types of sporting events with various organizations:
- Performed and top placings during multiple years and events on the TV competition Purina Incredible Dog Challenge
-NFL Halftime Shows
-NCAA Halftime Shows
-MiLB Performances between innings
-Horse Racing performances between races
He has also performed at county fairs, various indoor and outdoor expos/festivals, promotional TV and news broadcasting
Megan Bilderback
Megan began training, performing and competing in canine disc in 2008 with Buddy and later with her beloved Bella. She has grown throughout her time to be an amazing performer and a regular an many world and national finals.
Megan primarily performs with her dogs Maddie & Sunny, but has on occasion performed with all the high performance canines. Her style is to always play disc with her dog with a great big smile.
Notable finishes at major events include:
- 4th Place Skyhoundz Pairs Freestyle Worlds
- Top 10 US Disc Dog Nationals (US Nationals)
- Multiple top 3 placings at the Quadruped Long
Distance events
- Multiple time World and National Finalist.
She has been seen performing at the following types of sporting events with various organizations:
-NFL Halftime
-NCAA Halftime
-Minor League Baseball Performances between innings
-Horse Racing performances between races
She has also performed at county fairs, various indoor and outdoor expos/festivals, promotional TV and news broadcasting