Laura has been involved in agility since 1995 (wow 20 years:). She’s had the privilege to be taught by 4 of the best dogs. First was a sheltie named dog Willie who started agility at the age of 7. He was so patient with Laura’s huge learning curve and such an honest partner. Her next agility teammate was another sheltie Remi (Race’s great Aunt). Remi brought Laura to the next level in handling and the agility adventure competing at the national (placing in multiple regional and national events) and international levels. Remi represented the US in 2005 on the AKC World Team in Valladoid Spain.
In 2004, She got her first border collie Dash. He is a big, long strided BC who can worry a bit especially at trials. At 11 years old, he continues to teach Laura that every dog is different. Each dog may need to learn at their pace and in their own way. A great trainer finds the best in each dog.
And last but certainly not least is RacerX. This little sheltie loves agility and gives 100% all the time. Race has accomplished so much in his 6 years. 2012 AKC 12”National Champion and multiple National Titles in both USDAA and UKI’s US Open. He has represented the US in two World Team competition (2012 & 2015) as well as at the 2014 European Open in Belgium. In 2015 at the AKC World Team Tryouts, Race won all four rounds.
In addition to agility, Laura is a wife and mother of 2 teenaged kids. Caroline, 18 who is a freshman at the University of Massachusetts and Jason, 16 who is sophomore in high school. She believes her family does a great job of keeping me grounded and focused on what is important in life.
