Accomplishments
Celebrating achievements with my own dogs and the teams I teach—from strong foundations to Summit and Detective titles, national competition, and High in Trial awards.
With 14 years in dog sports, I am the highest-titled Nosework instructor in the Pittsburgh area.
My dogs’ achievements
Two dogs at Summit
Both of my dogs have earned NACSW Summit titles—our sport’s highest titling level.
NACSW Nationals
Competed with my dog at the NACSW National Invitational.
IGP3
Earned an IGP3 title, bringing together tracking, obedience, and protection work.
AKC Overall Master & Detective
Both of my personal dogs have earned AKC Overall Master titles, achieving Master titles in all four AKC scent-work elements. One has also earned the AKC Detective title, while the other is working toward it.
Pittsburgh-area milestones
- First team in the Pittsburgh area to earn NW3, NW3 Elite, Elite 1, Elite 2, Elite 3, and Elite Champion.
- First handler in the Pittsburgh area with two dogs titled at the Summit level.
- First instructor in the Pittsburgh area to earn two Summit titles with the same dog.
My students’ achievements
Four student dogs titled
I have personally handled and successfully titled four students’ dogs in trials, earning placements along the way.
AKC Detective
Multiple students have earned AKC Detective titles with their dogs.
NACSW Summit
Multiple students’ dogs have earned Summit titles. Student teams are also earning High in Trial awards across competition venues.
A broad foundation in dog sports.
Beyond scent work, my dogs and I have trained and titled in disciplines including IGP, dock diving, rally, Trick Dog, Fast CAT, CAT, and parkour. That range of experience informs how I approach training and teamwork.
Every team’s journey is different. These achievements reflect experience—not a promise of titles or placements.
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