Julie Cramer

Julie Cramer is a long time Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder and lover. She has trained her own Ridgebacks as well as a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Greyhound and Basenjis in Obedience, Rally and Agility.She also shows her dogs in Conformation.

Julie was an AKC Lure Coursing judge, AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and AKC Breeder of Merit. She thoroughly enjoys all dogs and helping their owners develop a meaningful partnership with their dog.

Laurie Piaskowski

Laurie is retired from being a small animal veterinary technician after 28 years in the filed. She has a true passion for caring for and training dogs. She has had a cornucopia of animals in her lifetime including dogs of several different breeds. She is currently owned by a Miniature American Shepherd. Mowgli is a reactive dog, so continual training is a must, along with being aware of surroundings and his tolerance threshold.

In spite of Mowgli’s shortcomings he has competed in many dog sports including agility, dock diving, freshly obedience, lure coursing, nose work, Rally Obedience, and trick training. Mowgli loves being active and learning.

In all their adventures, Laurie says the best part is spending time with my constant canine companion and building our relationship. Mowgli says the best part is the treats!

Tina Hall

Tina resides in Lancaster County with her husband, cat, and 2 Australian Cattledogs. She has worked with numerous owners and breeds through the years, beginning her training at Red Rose Dog Training School and now here at Kaye Ames!

Her dogs have participated in many dog sports including rally, trick training, lure coursing, barn hunt, and sheep herding.

She enjoys participating in KPETS events with her older Cattledog Keuka who is a certified therapy dog.

Tammy Rottmund

Tammy is the daughter of Kaye and has a great history of working with dogs. As a youngster she showed German Shorthaired Pointers and English Pointers in the Conformation Show ring, not only the family’s show dogs but at age 12 also showed for several handlers if they could not get to the ring in time.

As Tammy grew in her love for German Shorthairs she bought a Shorthair for her own pleasure. “Promise”, her German Shorthair, during the dog’s early show career escaped the yard and was hit on the highway and both front legs broken. It was predicted that Promise may never walk again. With Tammy’s persistence Promise walked though it was predicted the chance of her ever being in the show ring again was slim. Again with Tammy’s persistence she was entered in a dog show and won a championship.

As the years went on Tammy took over Kaye’s Grooming Shop and operated Sharp Dogs by Tammy. As a 3rd generation dog groomer Tammy kept the family dog grooming business going for a bit more than 76 years years. Running a daycare was another highlight of her dog career which won the trust of dogs and their family.

Teri Palmer

Teri has an extensive education and experience in biochemistry, psychology, and behavioral endocrinology. She has worked hands on and in an administrative position developing behavior shaping programs for autistic and dually diagnosed children, and canines. Her first two Chow chows were raised in Community Living Arrangements with autistic children.

Throughout Teri’s life she has had the honor of sharing it with many breeds of.dogs. Her first dog, as a toddler, was a Cocker Spaniel. From that point on she has had Akitas, German Shepherd mixes, a Collie, Poodles (first conformation dogs), Chow Chows and Chow mixes(since 1982) a Doberman Pinscher, Belgian Tervurens, a Miniature Pincher, a Pug, a Bichon Frise, a Chihuahua, a Rhodesian Ridgeback,and a Cane Corso. Several of these breeds became part of Teri’s family via a non-profit foundation she founded in 2000. They were dogs that were extreme seniors, chronically ill, or deemed aggressive and could not find a home or safely be rehomed.

Teri has competitively shown her beloved Chow Chows since 1998. She has also shown Miniature Poodles, Tibetan Terriers, and Akitas. All of her dogs have been obedience trained, many have CGC titles. Teri has judged dock diving events for NADD/AKC, since it’s inception. She judged the first NADD event on the east cast, and has also judged Ultimate Air Dog/UKC events.

Some of Teri’s experiences with regards to training include; basic and advanced manners, preparing for canine good citizenship testing, training for therapy dog testing, basic puppy training, conformation, swimming, and dock diving She has assisted families and numerous rescue organizations with appropriate training, behavior management, and grooming.

Lynn Middleton

I have been student of Kaye Ames for several years with my German Shorthaired Pointer, Brooklyn, and Weimaraner, Callie. My dogs are my heard and strength. I have dedicated many years of training which has created an amazing bond with each of them.

We have earned multiple titles in a variety of venues, AKC, CPE, NADAC, and NADD-Dock diving over the last 15 years with my 4 German Shorthaired Pointers - Kona, Clementine, Karma, Brooklyn, and a Weimaraner, Callie.

My GSP’s all have a Champion ship title in conformation. Kona earned her Master Agility Championship, Karma a Grand Championship in conformation, Clementine an RAE in Rally obedience, Brooklyn has a Trick dog title and Master agility. Callie is a puppy and a work in progress.

I have earned a certificate in Canine Fitness and Nutrition from CASI institute. I have mentored under Dr. Young, rehab vet in NC, after Kona experienced muscle injuries. I mostly work as a registered nurse these days.

Jane Benton

Jane has trained and earned AKC titles in Agility, Rally, and Obedience with her Pomeranians.