How did you become a "Dog Person?" Well, growing up I never had a dog.  In fact, I was actually scared of dogs, but that all changed when I met Michael in college and I was won over by the Pekingese in the Chang household.   Cheryl asked me if I wanted to show one of her Peke puppies, Sable, and I was hooked. My love and appreciation for dogs has grown over the nine years as I have gained friends and made showing and training dogs a big part of my life.   I am now fortunate to have the opportunity to start a business that is focused around my love of dogs and interact with people that feel the same special bond with their dogs.

What has been your greatest accomplishment in showing dogs? It may sound mushy but the greatest accomplishment in showing dogs are the  friendships that have been developed with my dog friends.   My "dog friends" are an important part of my life and my "dog family" grows every time I meet a new dog owner either in training their dogs for the shows or training them how to show. The greatest honor I have achieved was being voted Top Female Handler of the Year for 1999.  I owe thanks to many people who helped me to this point. In particular I must give special thanks to: Cheryl Chang for sharing her energy, passion and love of dogs. Wayne and Bonnie Duarte for their confidence and trust in allowing me the honor of showing their beautiful Siberian Huskies. Bob and Karen Frost for educating me with their years of knowledge on how to show and groom dogs.

Tell us about your activities in the Hawaii dog community.   Private Conformation Instructor - - Performed conformation instruction for two years   Conformation Handler - - Handler in Hawaii for Sporting, Hound, Working, Toy and Herding groups. Windward Hawaii Dog Fanciers Association - - Board member Tropical Toy Dog Fanciers Association - - Member Siberian Husky Club of Hawaii - - Secretary  Obedience Training Club of Hawaii - - Novice conformation instructor for three years