| I am an RN by Profession, and a
Dog Trainer by Obsession. I work 2 jobs. My work is in
Chemotherapy and Infusion Nursing. I work at a Chemotherapy
Clinic during the day. In the evenings and on "non-dog show
weekends" I go to homes and work as a Home Health Nurse for
an Infusion Health Care Company. The hours are long, and by
the time I get home, I am really ready to spend time with my
animals. We currently have 6 dogs and a 20 year old cat.
Carl (the cat) is always glad to see a lap to flop in. This
doesn't happen often as Dan and I are on the go most of our
waking hours.
I have always been active with showing and training
animals. The knowledge of the animals mind has been a
fascination to me. I grew up on a farm in Southern Ohio in
Cincinnati, and my parents still have that farm. As a child,
and teenager I showed Cattle and Horses in 4-H. I also
showed Sheep for other people ("sheep Handler"?) and showed
horses well after being out of 4-H. I still ride and try to
keep active with the horses, but spends most of the spare
time training and showing my dogs.
I have accomplished many of my goals with the dogs, so I
continue to set more goals. I have earned MULTIPLE High In
Trials, MULTIPLE High Combines, and so far every dog I have
shown has earned 2 or more High In Trials.
I am active in Obedience, Field, Tracking, Agility, and
Narcotics Detection. I have so far to date, have been the
only "Civilian" Trainer/Handler/Instructor for a local
Narcotics Detector K-9 Unit here in Northern Kentucky. My
unique style and approach to training dogs has been sought
after by many competition trainers, and by many local Law
Enforcement Agencies, to improve training and handlers in
the areas of K-9 Behavior Modification Alternative Training
Techniques, and Handling skills.
I began showing my own dogs 1982, I starting with a
German Shepherd that earned me my first UD, and the titles
keep coming. I have a passion for showing, and have earned
multiple Advanced Obedience titles in the US, and in Canada.
I have earned 2 Obedience Trial Championships (working on my
3rd), with numerous National and International Rankings and
recognitions.
Welcome to Par's Dog Training/Golden Retrievers website.
Enjoy!!
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Dan is an RN by profession, but
feels he is a support system to a Dog Trainer, 7 dogs, 2
cats, 3 horses, and a little Shetland pony that is more
independent than all the cats put together. Dan
feels he has adjusted very well for being a city boy who
married Dr. Doolittles daughter.
By days, to support the above stated lifestyle, Dan is
a Specialty Team leader in a very busy Operating Room here
in Cincinnati. He has been a Registered Nurse since
1986. He has always worked in the Operating Room.
Dan received his commission as an Officer in the Army
Nurse Corps., the same day Kuwait was invaded. (He feels
God has a very warped sense of humor.) Dan presently
holds the rank of Captain.
Dan has a passion for shooting, and is an expert
marksman. Dan at one time was very competitive with
shooting, and would show off his skills in competition.
He was an instructor on marksmanship, and hopes to renew
this passion when we move to the farm in the spring of
2001.
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Dan and Amy were married in May 12, 1995, after he
proved he was worthy by showing up on the first date with
Chocolates and BIG dog biscuits. He was immediately
accepted by the dogs and Amy. We were married 8
months after our first date. We have no children,
just the animals, and they are definitely enough to care
for. Dan has never trained a dog and feels he never will.
Dan and Amy are very supportive to each other.
Dan’s knows the best thing about their relationship is:
he doesn’t have to train the dogs, he only needs to
enjoy the dogs after they are trained |
