training dogs since 1972

showing in breed, obedience and coursing since 1984

taught obedience classes for Kennel Club 1987 through 1992

taught basic obedience for Adult Education 1994 through 2001

4-H Dog Project Leader 1996 - 2000

ASFA FCh titles acquired by three Borzoi 

obedience titled three Borzoi and one Shetland Sheepdog - CD

titled Shetland Sheepdog CDX 

titled Rottweiler/German Shepherd mix to Schutzhund I Level 

attended the following seminars:

Carmen Battaglia (2 days - Breeding Better Dogs) 

Patricia Hastings (2 days - Puppy Puzzle and Handling)

George Alston (2 days - Beginning Handling)

George Alston (2 days - Advanced Handling)

Patricia McConnell (Dog Aggression)
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 San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy
Behavior Counseling Course (one week) 
with Jean Donaldson

 >>  Graduated with Honors  <<

Renaissance Hounds  *  Christine Swilley
Reverence for the past * Excitement for the future *  Excellence in all things.

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All photographs courtesy of Crystal Buckey unless otherwise noted.

Last Updated:  05/31/2008                all contents all pages © Christine Swilley/Renaissance 1995 - 2007