Background: Though I am writing this for friend and family, it has occurred to me that some folks might read this that do not know us. So here is a short explanation on how Border Terriers became a part of our lives.
Being involved in the world of breeding, showing dogs, etc. is something I would have never thought I would be involved in. I know that there are many dogs in the world that need good homes. Our family has chosen to adopt rescue dogs over the years. Each was a great dog and added to our family. I have volunteered at the Humane Society and support their work. Yet, here we are and this is how it came to be.
After relocating to Sequim, Washington about 6 years ago, I accidently became involved with dogs, understanding their behavior and how to train. In pursuit for some help with a challenging puppy, I contacted Legacy Canine Behavior and Training Center in Sequim, Washington. Not only did I attend Pet Dog Manners classes, but also began to attend seminars offered by Terry Ryan. As a previous early childhood educator, I was fascinated with what I learned about the brain research and what it has taught us regarding the developing dog, the science behind training a dog, and understanding the body cues dogs use in communicating. For a number of years, I worked at the center, where I assisted with pet dog manner and puppy classes. Though no longer working on staff, I continue to take my dogs to train at the center.
Through Legacy, I became acquainted with Charlotte Metzler of Elwha Border Terriers. Charlotte is an awesome breeder with a focus not only on breeding good looking dogs but doing what is needed for all her pups to be smart, sociable, and easy to train dogs. When I was searching for a dog that would be a good dog to train for some competition sports such as Rally Obedience, Charlotte offered me the opportunity to adopt one of her pups as a co-owner. Thus Bonny came into our lives.
And so, we find ourselves witnessing and learning what breeding dogs is all about.
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