Brenda has been actively involved in showing and training dogs for over 20 years. Brenda, her husband & daughter own Brenich Pugs and compete in both conformation and obedience events throughout the US showing several breeds of dogs. They have competed in such events as the Westminster Dog Show, the AKC Eukanuba Invitational Championship, and the International Kennel Club Show. They have shown several dogs ranked in the top 20 of their breed.

She is a judge's education instructor for the Pug Dog Club of America and is currently the President of the Great Lakes Pug Club. In addition to being an all-breed obedience instructor, Brenda has been the practice manager for a local animal hospital for over 15 years, specializing in behavior and nutrition, and provides guidance for new puppy owners.

She is a breed columnist for the AKC Gazette, Pug Talk Magazine, and the author of The Pug Handbook, Training Your Pug, and The Silky Terrier Manual, all published by Barron's Education.

Brenda is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, as well as the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

"Hey Brenda, I have just returned from a walk w/ Addie in town and just wanted to say thanks for the great CGC class. We have both learned ALOT from you and the class and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I love dogs and have enjoyed watching the other people and dogs in the class also. What a great group of dogs and owners! Thanks for your help/instruction and teaching. We have both learned some great things." - Karen F. (Lake Bluff, IL)

"Jack was afraid of going into a building and especially corners. After just less than an hour of positive feedback to assure him that it was alright, Jack would even go and put his paw on the wall, knowing that he had overcome his fears. Jack never had those fears again. I'm not sure exactly how you did it, but all I know is Jack never ever had any problems going into a building again, nor did he ever fear going to a corner of a show ring again. You made a whole new dog of him!" - Kay S. (East Troy, WI)

"Having dogs with behavioral problems, Brenda has been a lifesaver in helping our dogs gain discipline and self confidence. Her training has helped our family pets become happier and we have reached expectations we never thought possible. Brenda truly is gifted in communicating with dogs." - Jennifer & Lisa S. (Barrington, IL)

"Brenda was recommended by my veterinarian as a solid and caring dog trainer. When she came to the house for the first training session I didn't know what to expect. Although the sessions are one hour duration, Brenda spent the first hour listening to us and getting to know our dog, Carley. Then she explained her training philosophy and technique. Then we went outside and did actual hands on training, which Carley was immediately receptive to under Brenda's control. This training session was closer to 2 1/2 hours.

Brenda told us during our first session that she had not done a lot of training particularly with Brittany's, but by the second session, she had studied the breed and knew a great deal about Brittany's including breed standards, temperament, and field usage.

Before each training session, Brenda would make sure Carley was healthy and happy, then ask us if there were any specific problems which we would discuss. Then we would proceed to the training lesson.

Many sessions into our training ( and I use our intentionally), it dawned on me that Brenda had trained Carley as to the basics extremely well, for every time she took the leash from me, Carley did exactly what Brenda asked of her. What I found was that I was the weak link in the training and that Brenda was working on training me!

I highly recommend Brenda and think she is a dog-gone terrific trainer and a very nice lady." - Nicholas S. (Hawthorn Woods, IL)