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In
1978 Cathy asked her friend Leslie Nelson , “what breed would
make a good family pet and a fun obedience competitor?” Leslie
suggested the not yet popular, golden retriever. After a bit of
a search, she found a litter sired by a CH, UD titled dog. This
was the start of a love affair with the breed that continues
today.
For over 25 years Cathy has been titling her goldens in
obedience and field as well as competing in the breed ring and
dabbling in agility and tracking.
Her dogs have earned multiple UD’s, both her boys have earned
the Golden Retriever Club of America’s coveted Versatility
Certificate. And her beloved “Mikey”, a well known personality
in the Tails, office was awarded the title of Outstanding Sire
for his many very accomplished offspring.
Having also bred litters of goldens, Cathy has been able to pass
on her knowledge and experience to new puppy owners. When
Leslie asked her to join the Tails staff in 1995 she thought
that working in the office would be
her strong point. There, she could guide those looking for the
right program for their dogs, instruct owners on the benefits of
positive
reinforcement training and help with those desperate new puppy
owner questions. After almost 20 years teaching both grammar
school and high school children, answering questions just “comes
naturally”
Chickadee is Cathy’s present competition dog and she is hopeful
that one of Chickie’s grandchildren will be the next golden
“fur-kid” member of her
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