How did you meet Cynthia?

I met Cyn 6 years ago, we had just got our puppy, Dixie, and we wanted to train her to be a therapy dog. I love Cyn, she devoted her whole life to helping others. I view her as someone I hope to be as I get older.

Rachel training her new pup Luke.

How long have you had dogs and what do you love most them?

I have had dogs my entire life. My “first dog” was duke and I say that because he chose me as his person. Duke slept under my crib at night and when I got an actual bed he slept at the foot of it. I love dogs because they are loyal and love you no matter what, they understand what you’re going through, and are always there for you to talk to if you need to let it out.

How long have you been helping with training and what do you love most about it?

I started training about 2 years ago, I had just gotten CGC with Harlee and  I fell in love with training, my mom and I always say it’s like an addiction because once you see what your dog can do and what you can train it you don’t want to stop.

What other dog related activities do you do?

I go to A.W. Beattie for vet sciences and I mainly do it for dogs. No one understands how much dogs affect my life and how much I really do love them.