Paws in the Pasture

Cindy is one of the founders of Paws and is also an instructor. She specializes in working with beginners, helping them get the basics. An experienced dog owner and horsewoman, Cindy has decades of experience working with animals and is excited to meet yours!

Gerri is a co-founder of Paws and a lead instructor. She has decades of experience training dogs both for herding and agility. She won many herding trials with her good boy Joey and is currently training her younger dog Colton to follow in his paw-steps! Gerri works with beginners and advanced dogs and handlers.

April provides administrative support both behind the scenes and at the ranch. April is often tasked with meeting new folks and their dogs and helping start them in the round pen. April completed her first trial this summer with her dog, Holly.

Sheldon is the co-owner of Chasin’ Dreams Arena where we hold our practices. He is an experienced handler and began training his first working dog as a young boy. He has a lifetime of experience working with sheep, cattle, and horses and provides support for those who need help with stockmanship. He also is an instructor and helps beginners, advanced handlers, and dogs with challenges.

Leanne is a co-owner of Chasin’ Dreams Arena. She assists with wrangling stock and keeping things running smoothly during our events. An experienced stockwoman, Leanne is always ready to jump in and lend a hand to our less experienced dog handlers. Leanne can also be seen training some of the many dogs who make the ranch home.