ABOUT

Michelle has been involved in the dog fancy for nearly 20 years.

When competing, she was a top ranking junior handler at AKC conformation events and is now proud and honored to be a Junior Showmanship Judge. Michelle has had the privilege of learning from many handlers and breeders to which she will always be thankful for their mentoring and kindness.

She remains active in the hobby by showing her friend's dogs as well as her own and by serving as a board member for a local Labrador specialty club. 

Michelle works as a special education teacher and is currently in a graduate program to earn a M.A. She loves to travel and has been to about 15 countries so far.