I was raised in the dog world by my mother, Tracy. My first specials dog was Ch. Phantom's Sharper Image, a Belgium Sheepdog, who I showed to be the #5 dog in the breed.

I later went on to discover the Australian Shepherd. My first show Aussie was Ch. Button-Fly's Hotter Than Hot, whom I showed to his AKC championship from the Bred-by Exhibitor class.