I bought my first pit bull from a backyard breeder in 1985. I quickly fell in love with the breed. I became involved with the local breed club, added two more pitties to my family and developed an interest in showing. I have shown my dogs in conformation, obedience and agility. I have also attended many different training seminars with my dogs. My interest in training and working with my own dogs led to an interest in dog training in general. I believe that training and an understanding of dog behavior is an important part of dog ownership. I started my own dog training business to help owners manage their dogs.

In 1994 I was asked if I could help find homes for some of the pit bulls in our local shelter. I had never been to the shelter before. I was shocked by the appalling number of homeless pit bulls I saw there. I became involved in rescue, joining a local all breed rescue. I rescued and fostered many dogs of all breeds but my heart always went out to the pits. I currently live with six pit bulls, five of which are rescues. My oldest pittie is Promise, who will be 15 in August.