Christine established Dogs 4 Life in 2002, with the intention of training caregivers on usable techniques that resolve issues for their specific dogs, therefore her training is very diverse. She is a Practitioner for Small Animal Acupressure and Bodywork as she specializes in is working with rescue dogs that have little history to help reshape behaviors. She donates both her time and services to several pet organization. 

Chris began competing in performance obediencee in 2001 and has worked with dogs for over 18 years. Her dogs achieved first place ribbons and multiple titles. Her current achievements are published in both the American and the Scandinavian and Sighthound Magazines. 

Her background also includes performance obedience, tracking, agility, flyball, lure coursing and conformation. She frequents seminars, trade shows and conferences across the country in her quest for continued education. She is devoted to her life's passion, Dogs 4 Life and the programs she offers continue to evolve for the need of todays pets. 

Christine is a graduate of Tall Grass Institute in Acupressure and is certified in small animal massage. specializing in both geriatric and sports. She  currently attends The Chi Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her membership affiliations are the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, International Alliance for Animal Therapy and Healing, and International Association of Canine Professionals. She is an approved evaluator for the AKC- Canine Good  Citizen   as well as an authorized provider for the American Red Cross for Pet First Aid-CPR. 

Dogs 4 Life offers educational programs seminars include People training for dogs which has been successfully offered  in training and educating Kennels Employees on canine behaviors. 
  
            
                  Daily Herald Story 6-29-07            The Sun   09-05-07 
 

                            UKC Grand CH, AKC Field CH, BIF XO's Electra Comes to Light, SC, CGC
                  
                      3 Best in Field Champion, Best Of Breed Lure Courser at National Specialty-2007 
                                          AKC Lure Course #5th top ranking Pharaoh Hound - 2007 
                                               UKC #3rd top ranking Pharaoh Hound -2007 
                                           Only PH to receive UKC Grand Champion Title- 2007
                                                             Multiple Best in Show