MY BACKGROUND

It all started with a chocolate Lab named Charlie. In 2020, what began as simply wanting to learn more and do more with my own dog quickly turned into a love for training—and before I knew it, I had caught the training bug. I joined a local HRC group, and that’s where I really fell in love with retriever work and the incredible drive, desire, and work ethic of a well-bred retriever.

Through HRC, I met the owner of FR Labs and eventually began working for them, where I was able to continue my education and gain hands-on experience in obedience, retriever training and hunt testing. I spent that time learning, working dogs, asking questions, and building the foundation that shaped so much of the trainer I am today.

When my husband left the military, I decided it was finally time to take everything I had learned and build something of my own. The kennel was originally opened in Giddings, TX in January of 2024 (hence the name Central Texas Kennels). Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to train so many different breeds for all kinds of goals—from family companions and everyday obedience to hunting and retriever work.

One of the things I love most about dog training is that you never stop learning. Every dog that comes through my doors is different, and everyone teaches me something new. They have different personalities, motivations, strengths, and challenges, and figuring out what makes each individual dog click is still one of my favorite parts of what I do.