I have an extensive background in animal behavior. Having grown up on a farm, I started riding horses before I could walk and dogs were my siblings! Interactions with animals were always natural and easy for me.
After high school I studied veterinary nursing and worked in private practice as well as at NYC’s Animal Medical Center, where surgery and dentistry were my passions. I worked with large and small animals at the San Diego Zoo and shelter dogs in different parts of the country and studied T-Touch. I continue to learn more, with a voracious reading appetite for anything concerning canine behavior, nutrition or ways to heal with Traditional Chinese Medicine’s acupressure and herbs, and other natural remedies.
Photography is another area of interest for me. I excelled in photography and art beginning in grade school, winning various competitions and awards. I enjoy capturing the character of animals in photographs.
I’m “mom” to 3 spotted dogs, 2 are Dalmatians and one is a terrier mix who came from the last shelter I worked at. My Dalmatian “son” Mars has had an illustrious career as a model, actor and voice-over artist. My Dalmatian “daughter” Luna Lu is a rescue from Brooklyn, she is known as “Princess Queen” around here and also enjoys modeling. They both love agility and rally training. And Astro, the JRTxACD–that’s Jack Russell and Australian Cattle Dog mix–is working on his earthdog titles with AWTA. He’s a rising star!
I am a member of the Palisades Kennel Club, North American Dog Agility Councils, American Working Terrier Association, and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers #2663.
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I hope to see you and your dog soon for some fun and adventure!