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Belinda Lang Lagrangeville, NY Natakisportdogs@aol.com |
"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." |
- Woodrow Wilson |
Animals have always been a huge part of my life. As a child I spent all my time with the family dogs teaching them pet tricks. My animal fascination led to a varied training and show career in horses, cows, goats, and pigs. Then it was off to college where I majored in animal science. Today I find myself right back where I started…..DOGS!! I have worked with dogs in tracking, protection, air scent, and herding. I have titled dogs in obedience, conformation, agility, and flyball. I also enjoy Frisbee and dock diving. To pay for all this I work as a Transportation Dispatcher for our local school district. In the evenings I teach sport dog lessons. Somehow I still manage to house and train a very eclectic group of dogs. In addition I have always been an advocate of 'rescue' dogs. Homeless, abused, or abandoned dogs that I take in, train, and then re-home in a 'forever' home. It is costly, time consuming, and at times heartbreaking but also rewarding. I am proud I can make a difference in saving just one more. |