Dawna Sheperd has always loved dogs and was fortunate to grow up on a Montana ranch with working Border Collies. When she moved to Idaho in 1989 she was finally able to start training and eventually showing her dogs.  In the following years, she continued to develop her training techniques and “dog knowledge” through classes at Spokane Dog Training Club, Coeur d Alene Dog Fanciers, seminars when possible, and working with talented CDADF club members who willingly pass on their wisdom.
 
Dawna joined Coeur d'Alene Dog Fanciers in 2005 and has since held various offices: Treasurer, Vice President, President and Training Director. She instructs various obedience classes for the club and am a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.  She is also an Associate Member of the American Belgian Tervuren Club.
 
Dawna has herding breeds, probably that early imprinting from the ranch.  Her current canine family includes: Monique a 10 yr old female Belgian Tervuren, Duke a 6 year old male German Shepherd, and Maverick a 3 year old male Belgian Tervuren.  All her dogs have their Canine Good Citizen certificates and hold obedience titles.  She still has several goals to reach; one is to show Maverick to his breed Championship and another is to certify both Duke and Maverick in tracking. 

Dogs have always been and always will be an integral part of Dawna's life. Her grandchildren are starting to follow in the family tradition of training and showing their very own dogs. The family heritage continues.