I am happy and honored to judge the BHCA National! I wish everyone participating or watching to have a great experience and hopefully great results for those who are participating.

I have been involved in the sport of obedience for over 38 years. During that time I have been involved as a club member, worker, training director, officer, trial chairman and secretary (as well as a participant) with several clubs. For many years I competed heavily in the sport of obedience, sometimes showing over 40 weekends a year, usually with two dogs in both Open and Utility. Through the years I have put the OTCH title on a number of dogs, including six Golden Retrievers and one Sheltie. I also added a Border Collie who has taught me to be very humble! I have competed in the NOC / Invitational tournament many times (and judged it) sometimes with great results, sometimes not! Just participating in such events is always a great thrill and a lot of fun.

In more recent years I have shown less, trained a bit less, and have been judging quite a lot, which I thoroughly enjoy. No matter how much one judges there is always something every weekend to enjoy, be surprised by and sometimes even amazed by! No two shows are ever exactly alike. Hopefully all of you here will have some good combination of enjoyment, surprise and amazement!

There is room in our sport for every level of achievement and every type of goal. Hopefully you’ll achieve your goals during your National.

Comunale
Obedience and Rally