Dana’s love of dog training began with her German Shepherd, Oliver, in 2009. While working with Ollie in obedience, she also trained him in tracking and joined a local Search and Rescue (SAR) group. Ollie later competed in French Ring.

Dana began training at Desert Dog Obedience in 2020, becoming an instructor in 2023. She has experience in obedience, tracking, SAR, French Ring, Agility and Tricks and has titled dogs in French Ring, Tricks and FAST CAT.  Dana currently shares her home with three Belgian Malinois. Dana teaches Beginner 1 & 2 as well as Tricks classes and special interest workshops.