PAULINE SHARPE
I have had dogs all my life, as a child these were usually Heinz 57's, as they were affectionately called. Dogs in my childhood were often left to roam the streets and puppies were everywhere, so any dogs we had were given rather than bought. Spaying was unheard of and disease in dogs was rife. Nothing like the world of dogs today.
My love affair with dog training started back in 1986 when I attended my first ever training class with my two young puppies a Springer Spaniel, Dusty and a very nervous Border Collie, Candy. I have been involved ever since, starting in Sheffield and latterly in North Lincolnshire . Bob and I own 7 dogs, 6 Border Collies, two of whom are rescues and one Golden Retriever, again a rescue.
I have been a trainer of pet obedience for over 6 years, and currently undertaking a Degree Course in Canine Behaviour, with my ultimate goal to be a fully qualified Behaviourist. I compete in Agility and have competed at Crufts in Flyball and Division 1, BFA (British Flyball Association) with three of our Collies.
To say I am passionate about dogs is an understatement, and my involvement in training of all breeds and of all ages, I have found extremely rewarding. There is no greater satisfaction than when a nervous rescue dog appears at a training class to see it blossom into a confident happy dog after a few weeks.
