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cheryl mcgraw with wolfhounds gryphonn and etain  

 

Cheryl McGraw
Gryphonn and Etain


Cheryl lives with, loves, and trains Irish Wolfhounds and German Shepherds.  She actively shows in breed handling, competition obedience, and lure coursing. She has trained her dogs to perform in public breed demonstrations and theatrical stage shows. Cheryl has been teaching pet dog training classes and offering behavior consultations for more than 10 years. She worked for the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation in Connecticut training guide dogs for the blind before leaving to pursue her love of photography. Cheryl also enjoys photographing flowers and landscapes which she turns into unique artwork and greeting cards. Topaz Graphics gets it name from her first Irish Wolhfound, Topaz.
   
 
 
   
anne crouss with bailey and brodie  

 

Anne Crouss
Bailey and Brodie

Anne shares her home with her yellow Lab, Bailey, and our favorite Pug, Brodie.  Anne developed an interest in training and learning theory years ago after acquiring an exceptionally unruly black Labrador puppy.  She actively trains her dogs to competition obedience skill level, has both dogs certified and working in the Shriner's K-9s for Kids Pediatric Unit, and is involved in the Read to Rover program. Anne has been teaching pet dog training classes for more than 4 years and has recently begun offering behavior consultations.

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germaine ruffo with ozzie, keyanna and henna  

 

Germaine Ruffo
Ozzie Bear, Keyanna and Henna

Germaine is the owner of Germaine's K-9Kuties Grooming Salon and has been grooming dogs since 1997. She assists pet dog training classes and has been training dogs for more than 7 years. Germaine actively competes in competition obedience and enjoys freestyle dancing. Henna and Ozzie Bear are certified and working in the Shriners K-9s for Kids Unit and the local Read to Rover program, while Keyanna is a certified therapy dog working in senior care locations. Germaine has also been a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind.