Being a Military brat and traveling all over the world growing up, I didn't get much chance to have a dog. We had a couple of dogs through the years but never long because my father was one that never let the dogs move with us. That would break my heart. I used to tell my Mom,"When I grow up, I'm gonna have as many dogs as I want!" Well, when I got married and moved to my own home, I went to the shelter and got the cutest little Bengi type dog and a cat. We lived in an apartment that didn't allow pets. Oops. In the mid 70's we got our own place but there were still restrictions, so it wasn't until 1980 when I got my first pure-bred dog, an Irish Setter named Rusty, (What else do you name an Irish Setter). I decided that he needed obedience training so I got involved with the local Kennel Club, which I still belong to today, and that's when my adventure in Dog Shows began.

Through the years I have owned and shown several different breeds, including Irish Setters, Golden Retrievers, Chihuahuas, Giant Schnauzers, and German Shorthair Pointers. Off and on I handled dogs for other people but never thought that I would someday do it as a profession. I handle all breeds but only a few dogs at a time as I believe that they still need to have a family and a lot of attention. That's what I try to do while the dogs are here with me.  I am also an experienced Vet Tech.