President

Beth Warren

I have owned 9 Standard Poodles, 2 Mini Poodles and 8 other breeds of dogs.  I have earned 2 AKC conformation champion titles, 2 AKC utility titles, 6 AKC Open obedience titles and Rally excellent, advanced and novice titles. Three poodles earned hunting certificates from the Poodle Club of America. I own two horses at present.

If I wasn’t showing dogs, I showed my horse in dressage. With my new Standard Poodle, I would like to return to the training ring. 

Vice President

Victoria Carey

I began my dog training adventure at 12 years old when I got my PBGV puppy and continued through high school by training our golden retriever in obedience and certifying her as a therapy dog. I have been a CDTC member for 25 years as a board member, committee chair, lead instructor, assistant instructor, and general volunteer. I am also active with the local Therapy Dogs International chapter. Currently, my family enjoys taking a variety of classes and hiking with our golden retriever.

Secretary

Donna Craig

I am a native of Charlotte and 6 year member of CDTC. Having a lifelong love of dogs, it’s been a wonderful journey beginning with Miniature Schnauzers and owning many working breed dogs, to the last 20 years with Giant Schnauzers. After attending many classes, assisting trainers for many classes, and earning a CGC with NYX, I have become a CGC Evaluator. We are learning more about trial events and enhancing our skills as a team. After volunteering for Rally Obedience and Scentwork Events, I am always amazed at the bond and skill of CDTC member/dog teams. CDTC is embarking on a new chapter with a new facility of own. While this may be daunting for our club, it opens many prospects for our club to expand promoting training and proper care of dogs.

Treasurer

Sherry Rupp

I am a fairly new member of the CDTC having joined with my puppy Riskie in early 2023.  I have had dogs all my life but training was limited to basic obedience.  After retiring to Charlotte in 2018 and searching for a puppy, a challenge during the pandemic, we finally added Riskie to our family in September 2022 and I committed to serious training.  So far we've completed Star Puppy, CGC and her Rally Novice title.  We're continuing in Rally and obedience. Riskie is our fourth vizsla.  We're very appreciative of the help and support we've received at CDTC.  I have a background as a fiduciary, handling individual and small business accounts, and am excited to serve on the Board to become more involved in this great organization.

Director

Dawn Heath

Dawn Heath has been an active member, volunteer and instructor at Charlotte Dog Training Club since 2019. Her interest in dog sports started at the early age of 14, attending obedience classes and creating picnic table agility courses in her backyard with her German Shepherd, Jomer. She is now owned by 2 boxers (Miles and Duncan) and a French Bulldog (Stewie). She currently trains in Obedience, Rally, Agility and Scent Work, is an AKC Scent Work Judge and also competes in Conformation, where she titled Duncan to his Grand Championship - all owner handled. Dawn looks forward to being an active board member, and hopes to bring a positive outlook to the club as we continue to transition to the new building. Her goals would be to encourage new members, continue a sense of inclusion across all sports and membership, help drive new business to the club, as well as encourage new dog handlers to success in their training needs. She is also an active member in the Piedmont Kennel Club and the American Boxer Club, where she helps to support Scent Work for the Boxer Nationals.

Director

Mike Stasney

I have owned pet dogs most of my life and only recently began real training and competing in AKC and UKC trials. I am on the scentwork committee and enjoy planning and setting up our events. I own 2 all Americans and 1 labrador retriever. We are very enthusiastic about scentwork.

Director

Sarah Orear

Sarah Orear is a transplant from Lexington, KY with a background in secondary science education and administration. Sarah’s five year old golden retriever, Oliver, got her started in dog sports including trick dog, agility, dock diving, barn hunt, coursing ability, scent work, and rally. Sarah is excited to combine her experiences to expand opportunities for CDTC, support club events, and increase membership through education.