Dogsey

Got the Dog Bug after being bitten whilst doing a paper round aged 14. A friend of my Mum's took me to a training class to get me over my fear. The manager of the local NCDL asked if I'd like to go to help at the kennels. So I volunteered for the next 2 years while finishing school and 1 year of tech college. Completed 1 year at Bellmead Kennels Training College then worked in Boarding/Breeding Kennels and Cattery in East Sussex, where I got my 1st PBGV. After 15 months I went to work at another Boarding Kennels and Cattery near Maidstone where I stayed for 5 yrs and bred my 1st litter of PBGVs. In 1995 I moved back home to help care for my Nan after she had a stroke. I got a job at the NCDL Centre (since changed to Dogs Trust) where I was the Grooming supervisor as well as kennel staff. I competed in agility with Dudley (my Lhasa x WBC, from the centre) and gave talks to Brownies and schools in the area. In 2004 I had an accident at the centre and damaged my knee very badly. Since then I have had 1 operation but it's not been much help and as I can't do the kennel work I lost my job. Hoping to start up a business (Grooming and Training)when my compensation finally comes through, still waiting..... I can't do any agility now as my knee gives way, but I have a friend who helps with the handling and walking so at least I can still show. In the meantime I'm caring for my Mum and muddling on.

My Interests

My Dogs!!! Showing, Ringcraft, Travelling, Photography