Rooted in Les Cheneaux

Dogs have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My very first Weimaraner was a family dog here in the Les Cheneaux Islands — long before I knew what a dog show even was.

I grew up with dogs as part of everyday life. After graduating from Cedarville High School, I eventually found myself in Cincinnati, where I joined Queen City Dog Training Club. What started as taking obedience classes grew into teaching them. I’ve had the privilege of working directly with owners and their dogs, helping families build better communication and understanding.

Along the way, I began competing with my own dogs. That curiosity turned into nearly three decades of training, learning, traveling, and competing in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Hunting Trials, Barn Hunt, and Conformation.

In 2018, my Weimaraner Chia and I were ranked the #1 Owner-Handled Weimaraner in the country. We were fortunate enough to compete at events like the AKC National Championship and Westminster. Those experiences were incredible — but what mattered most was the relationship built with my dog along the way.

Service to the Breed & Community

Beyond the ring, I’ve remained deeply involved in the dog community.

I previously served as Treasurer for the Greater Cincinnati Weimaraner Club, have been a member of the Weimaraner Club of America, and currently serve as webmaster for the Northern Illinois Weimaraner Club.

I’ve also opened my home to foster dogs and helped coordinate transports when dogs needed safe transitions. Supporting the breed and the people behind it has always mattered to me.

Outside of competition, I enjoy doing what these dogs were originally bred to do — hunting grouse with my Weimaraners and Vizslas. Watching them work in the field reminds me that titles are wonderful, but instinct, partnership, and trust are what truly define a dog.

A Full Circle Return

Best in Cheneaux is both a play on “Best in Show” and a reflection of home.

After years in the competitive and professional arenas, I returned to the Les Cheneaux region with a simple goal: to offer thoughtful, structured training and care rooted in real experience — without losing the heart that made me love dogs in the first place.

Private training and limited-capacity boarding here are not casual services. They are built on decades of hands-on experience.