FIRESIDE COLLIES WISHES TO OFFER THANKS TO:

• Gwen Medlin (Stoneypoint Collies, along with her husband Rick Medlin, and partners Joan and Bob Berfield): First, for Teddy, my dear sweet "Bear."  Second, for her input, advice, support, her wonderful dog Max, her willingness to take on a novice co-breeder. 

• Terri Konoski: (London Collies): For being generous with her tremendous experience and advice and especially driving here late at night to check out the new mom and frazzled owner.

• Merideth Ponedel: (Meridel Collies) for support, advice and assistance during whelping - all the way from the Ventura Motel6 no less!

• Diana Hiiesalu-Bains (Entais Collies, Wind Dancing Art): for her friendship, support, artistry, and her wonderful handling of Jessie to her Championship.

• Cara Calloway (Jump City Agility), for making agility fun and easy. I do trust you, you know. That's why Teddy is in Agility again.

• Kathy Stokey-Dillon (Sunbriar Collies), who got me started in all this in the first place.

• Karen Wessinger (West LA Obedience Training Club), obedience and herding trainer extraordinaire!

• Geri Cox (Riverdance Collies), for her patience and support at my first agility trial.

• And to all the breeders, exhibitors and classmates who have shared tips, tricks and treats

    A very special and continuing thanks goes out to two very special ladies:

• Jan Shields (Northshield Collies) a mentor, friend, trainer, handler, and the most knowledgeable dog professional I have ever known, not to mention an enduring friend.

• Amber Shields-Turner (Northshield Collies): for breeding and trusting me with the most wonderful bitch anyone could ever want.

Finally, to the clubs that nurture and train the next generation of breeders and exhibitors:

• The Southern California Collie Club

• The Collie Club of America

• The Working Collie Club of America

• Jump City Agility

• West Los Angeles Obedience Training Club

• The Hollywood Dog Training Club