Lewie Reynolds

Lewie is a highly experienced dog trainer. Lewie was a Foster Parent from 1996 to 2003 with nine becoming Certified Assistance Dogs; five were raised from 7 weeks old, and 2 went to United States Customs. Lewie is currently affiliated with FBI/AD and co-owns a Chocolate Lab Splash that will be used in FBI/AD's breeding program. Lewie also competes in Obedience Trials with Splash and says, "she is so motivated and gifted and is a real pleasure to work with". Lewie has also been responsible for training Caesar, Wilbur, and Buddy in which Caesur and Wilbur have been placed.

Lewie has also rescued and placed five dogs with one going to the Frankenmuth Lutheran Home. Lewie is also an evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and also received the Janet Trout Memorial Award 2009 at the annual CDTC Awards Banquet.

Lewie's favorite pastime is teaching obedience classes and seeing his students go on in the dog world and succeed in Obedience, Agility, CGC and Therapy dog work. "I focus on educating the public about positive dog training and how valuable a well trained dog can be to change lives. I believe attitude is everything". Lewie is continually asked to perform obedience and tracking demonstrations and has done so at the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl by the Zehnder Family.

One of Lewie's lasting memories is when Bray and Chief passed away. Lewie received cards from people all over the USA that he had competed with, trained and helped. "I find that the people in the dog world are happy, positive and motivated, and that is how I plan to stay".

Lewie's favorite quote: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself' in the service of others", by Gandhi.

Training champions:

Bray of the Day (Bray)
GSD Nationals 1999: (2) 1st Place Novice B
GSD Nationals 2000: (2) High in Trial, Open B
GSD Nationals 2003: 1st Place Veterans ; 2nd Place Open
GSD Nationals 2004: High In Trial
Invited and participated at the Eukanuba National Invitational Obedience Championship Trials.
Bray was a Therapy Dog for 8 years and helped me with Foster Assistance Dogs for 10 years.

Chief Semper Fi (Chief)
GSD Specialty 2006: 1st Place , High In Trial
GSD Nationals 2007: High In Trial
Chief took this 1st Place High In Trial the very first time in the ring. before passing away prematurely at age 3 1/2 from Chronic Kidney Failure, Chief's final show was High In Trial at the GSD Nationals, Kitchener, Ontario.

Ulka Semper FI (Slade)
Lewie acquired Ulka from the Oregon Ohio Police Task Force. "I had to make several trips to work with her and prove my ability to own such a tremendous dog. Ulka served duty at Hurricane Katrina and her expertise is in tracking.

Beth Spanski, B.A.

Beth is a certified Service Dog trainer. She has worked with service and hearing dogs for the physically challenged since 1994. Beth is an American Kennel Club certified evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen Test. She has over 30 years experience instructing puppy, beginners, and advanced classes (through open and utility obedience). She has a bachelors degree in psychology, and is certified in counseling. Beth has attended over fifty seminars, which featured speakers from around the world. She continues to attend seminars on all aspects of training, health, diet, and husbandry.She has implemented facility dog programs and Pet therapy programs. She has organized and implemented reading programs. She worked for three years as a zookeeper at the Detroit Zoological Institute, and trained chimpanzees to accept arm injections. She also worked six years as a veterinary assistant.

Since 1978 she has competed in American and Canadian Kennel Club obedience and agility trials and has earned over 70 titles on 11 breeds of dogs. Some examples of these are listed below. For ease of reading, the dog's name is listed first, then breed, then accomplishments.

Training champions since 1978:

• OTCH Gingerbread Am/Can UDT. (Obedience Trial Champion, Tracking Dog, Schnauzer)
• OTCH Calli Am/Can UDT. TT. (Obedience Trial Champion, Tracking Dog, Belgian Shepherd)
• Jazzie Am/Can C.D.X. registered therapy dog (Cairn Terrier)
• Skye C.G.C. certified demo service dog (Cairn Terrier
• Am/Can Conformation Champion AG2, CD Amy CD. HC. NJC (Australian Cattledog)
• Rescued dog: AG2 Colt OAC, OJC (Terrier-Dachshund cross)
• Rescued dog: U.K.C. Agility Champion AG2, U-CD Jette CD, OAP, OAJP.EJC,OAC, RN, TN-N, CD-H: registered therapy dog and service dog ( Lab )
• Rescued dog: AG1 Spike (French Bulldog)
• Rescued dog: UAG1 Madison NAC (Sheltie)
• Rescued dog: Awesome NAC (German Shepherd Dog)
• Rescued dog: UAG1 Magic OAJ, TN-O, CL1-R, CL2-H, CL3-F, Therapy Dog and service dogCaleb, Therapy Dog (German Shepherd Dog)
• Mick, Therapy Dog (Australian Shepherd)

Kathy Reid [Assistant Trainers]

Kathy has owned dogs, of various bredds, for over 40 years. Some of those breeds include a Dachie (”Pokey”), Scottish Terrier (”Scottie”), Pekingese / Terrier mix (”Pepper”), and Cocker Spaniels (“Kahlua” and “Sunnie”). Her current dog, “Sunnie”, is the first that has competed, so in such a short time, they are doing wonderful together.

Sunnie has earned her Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International certificates, as well as a few North American Dog Agility Council titles (Novice Jumpers, Tunnelers, and Touch-N-Go). Sunnie enjoys visits to local nursing homes, as well. Their favorite venue to compete in, though, is Canine Performance Events. At the 2008 CPE Nationals, Sunnie earned “Reserve High In Trial (Standard)” for level 2!! She also has all of her level 1 & level 2 legs for: Standard, Colors, Jackpot, Wildcard, Jumpers, Snookers, and Full House. These make up for her CL1-F, CL1-R, CL1-H, CL2-F, CL2-R, CL2-H, and CL2-S titles for CPE. Sunnie is now almost done with her Level 3 legs and ready to move onto Level 4.

Kathy has great way of conneting to people and has been helping assist train for Diamonds for over three years now. Her classes for these have included basic to advanced obedience, and beginning to intermediate agility.