I have lived in the Seneca Falls/Waterloo area my entire life and have always been concerned about the well being of dogs. My own canine have brought me much more joy and entertainment than I can tell you! Without a doubt, I will always have at least one dog in my life.

I have lived in the Seneca Falls/Waterloo area my entire life and have always been concerned about the well being of dogs. My own canine have brought me much more joy and entertainment than I can tell you! Without a doubt, I will always have at least one dog in my life.

All my life I've had a passion for dogs and their well-being. They are the ultimate gift to man (and woman!) as they accept us, faults and all, and still love and respect us unconditionally. I've always had a dog in my life, each one being very different from the other, but all of which I've loved with my entire heart and soul. My dogs have all been socialized and given basic obedience training, which allowed them much more freedom and the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of my life.

All my life I've had a passion for dogs and their well-being. They are the ultimate gift to man (and woman!) as they accept us, faults and all, and still love and respect us unconditionally. I've always had a dog in my life, each one being very different from the other, but all of which I've loved with my entire heart and soul. My dogs have all been socialized and given basic obedience training, which allowed them much more freedom and the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of my life.

All my life I've had a passion for dogs and their well-being. They are the ultimate gift to man (and woman!) as they accept us, faults and all, and still love and respect us unconditionally. I've always had a dog in my life, each one being very different from the other, but all of which I've loved with my entire heart and soul. My dogs have all been socialized and given basic obedience training, which allowed them much more freedom and the opportunity to be involved in every aspect of my life.

I want to do something to improve the chances of pet dogs staying in caring homes. Basic obedience training and giving dog owners simple skills to teach their dogs is the best answer I can think of to accomplish that goal. It makes perfect sense to me that if you send your children to school to get an education, and you teach them lessons at home so that they will be happy, healthy, well adjusted, well mannered members of society, why then would you not do the same for a dog that you bring into your home as a family member? Like children, dogs need consistent rules and guidance. It truly isn't difficult, and is part of the commitment you make when adopting a dog. The rewards of obedience training are endless. And, dogs that are well trained, or at least have some basic obedience skills, have a lot more fun and freedom than untrained dogs. So, here's to a long, fun and loving relationship between you and your canine best friend!

This is the beautiful boy that gave me that final push to follow my heart, and inspired me to pursue a career assisting dogs and bettering their lives.

His story is short, as was his life. Brody was a German Shepherd/Yellow Labrador Retriever mix. As far as looks go, he was as beautiful as a dog could be. His face made you just want to hug and cuddle him. What was behind that face was another story. He was a shelter dog that I’d adopted at the age of fifteen weeks, who had no socialization, had been abused, and was terrified of the world. Although he loved being in the house with his two adopted “sisters” and myself, other human contact was petrifying to him. His fear was beyond what I could mend, and with a heavy heart I made a very difficult decision. Brody went to dog heaven at the young age of seven months.

What he brought to my life and taught me is immeasurable. He will live on as I hold him in my heart, and I will be forever grateful for his lessons, and his courage. I fully believe that Brody trusted me as much as he could trust any human being, and found some comfort and happiness in my care.

Peace be with you my “Big Boy”.... run like the wind with your tail wagging.