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Eileen Bailey's Bio |
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Dogs have been a part of my life since my first conscious memories. But it wasn’t until 1985 that I became involved in the world of formal dog training. I began taking obedience classes with my mixed breed puppy, who excelled, and was bitten by ‘the bug’. I purchased my first purebred, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, in 1987 and was introduced to the conformation ring, where my foundation bitch again excelled in that venue. From that point, there was no turning back. My dogs are my partners, and I have always taken great pride in handling my own dogs in the conformation ring, and in all the different events I have tried: lure coursing, straight racing, agility, tracking, obedience, rally, and sheep herding (to date). As my career in dogs evolved, I discovered that I enjoy sharing my knowledge, passing on the skills I have developed, and mentoring others. I love to see the look on a person’s face when they put the first Championship point on their own beloved dog, or open an email from someone sharing their success. I enjoy helping frustrated owners of unruly dogs learn to communicate with and transform their pet into an enjoyable family member they are proud of. Come learn with me! Currently I share my life with six wonderful Rhodesian Ridgebacks: Rose - Lamington Red Wine and Roses, SC, HIC Lexie - Multi UKC BIS, U-GrCh, Am/Can Ch Symetri Easy On The Heart, JC, TT, HIC Cody - Multi UKC BIS, U-GrCh, AKC Ch Symetri’s Code Red, CGC, TT, HIC Flag - U-Ch, Am/Can Ch Symetri’s Flying Colors, RN, CDX, CGC, TT Summer - U-Ch, AKC Dual Ch Oakhurst Summer Madness, JC, CGC, TT Tesla - Symetri’s Magnetic Moment, JC I co-own numerous other Ridgebacks of my own breeding, and one gorgeous American Eskimo: Starr - U-GrCh, AKC Ch Pat’s Irish Starry Nite I bred my first litter of Ridgebacks in 1989 using the kennel name “Symetri”. Although I breed infrequently, to date I have produced more than 30 AKC Champions, and many other title-holders in various events. My breeding program focuses first on correct structure so that my dogs can live happy, active lives; of equal importance is a stable temperament since I want each of my puppies to be first and foremost a beloved family member, no matter what else they may accomplish. Visit my website at http://www.geocities.com/symetri.geo |