About Elaine
I am a well-known competitor with 25 plus years in obedience and 16 years in agility. I began training my first German Shepherd when I was a teen-ager and have had the good fortune to train numerous dogs. Over the years, my dogs and I have earned 5 OTCH titles in Obedience and 15 MACH titles in Agility.
I trained and owned the first Rottweiler to achieve the MACH title. He was also the first dog in the working group to be an OTCH/MACH. I have gone to the AKC National Obedience Championships and placed first in the working group.
Some of my career highlights include:
5 OTCH, 15 MACH titles (Mach were with 5 different breeds - Rottys, Golden, Dobermine, Papillions, and Labs)
- #1 Rotties in the country for many years in both obedience and agility.
- 1st Rottweiler MACH
- 1st MACH/OTCH in the working group
- 1st Rottweiler to win ultimate dog at Gains tournament (Agility/Obedience combined title)
- 1st Place in the working group at the AKC Obedience National Finals.
- Multiple All breed HIT and HC awards
At the Rottyden, I provide training in both obedience and agility for all breeds, and my own experience has made me an expert in training and working with multi-sport dogs. Even more than my own titles, the success and enjoyment of my students is what I take the most pride in. In Agility alone, rottyden dogs have earned 40 MACH titles…and counting, in the context of a close and caring community.