Cindy has been involved in training dogs for over 26 years.  Her Irish Water Spaniel, Sullivan, completed his Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) in 2011 and also had titles in agility, tracking, and rally.

Her German Shepherd, Truffle is a UKC Champion and Top Dog and has titles in AKC obedience.  Lucy, her current Irish Water Spaniel, is training in obedience.

Cindy has mentored under Evie Van Uden and Terri Clingerman and has taken lessons from Evie, Terri, Jerry Burke, Ena Hillmayer and Jane Jackson.  Additionally, Cindy has actively participated in seminars with Fred Hulme, Terri Clingerman, Jane Jackson, Bridget Carlson, and Sylvia Bishop.

Cindy is a member of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America.