I, Carol Steiner, am an AKC Breed Judge for Collies and Shelties and have been showing these two breeds exclusively owner handled for over thirty years.  I often look back and reflect on the road I traveled to get here. When I look back I remember being a young girl of twelve and starting my own after school dog walking business. I realized loving dogs, showing patience and understanding for them, molded me into the person I am today.  Little did I know that one day I would own and operate a dog training business called Honeyblossom Farm Dog Training.  For twenty-eight years, I taught Puppy Preschool through Advanced Intermediate class.  Many of my students, using my method of training, earned titles and some even went on to become AKC Judges themselves. My future brought “Summer”, a lovely Collie, and as a team we earned obedience titles.  Soon I became a Breeder/Owner/Handler of Rough Coat Collies.  The icing on the cake continued with home bred champions achieving Best of Breed, Group Placements, and the AKC Bred By Medallion award. After owning both Collies and Shelties, I looked towards a new adventure and became an AKC Conformation Judge for my two breeds.  I feel it is an honor to be requested by a club to judge their show.  Also, a lot of fun! From the past to the present time, I continue the love of showing my Collies and Shelties in obedience and conformation.  In fact, on May 9 & 10, 2015, my Collie “Patrick” earned back to back High In Trials at the Indiana Collie Specialty Show. I am thankful everyday to have my companions’ love shared with me.

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