| ABOUT TAILTAMERS...and how it came to be... |
| My name is Christie Hale. I live in the sprawling Metropolis of Bridge City Texas pop. approx 9000. I have been involved with dogs from a very young age. I believe I attended my first dog show in a stroller with my grandparents. My grandfather traveled America showing the Magnificent Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog. I learned from the master. He titled numerous dogs to their Championships. He taught me the patience and character that is sometimes missing from the show ring today. He is now retired, although still has dogs. My other role model and mentor is my father, Edward Morgan. He breeds, trains and loves the Beagle. He trains these dogs for Beagling or Field Trialing. This is very difficult task to master for a dog. It seems it should be quite natural, but there are rules that the dogs don't come with genetically. This man encouraged my love for dogs. If you ask him about it, he just seems to remember all the strays that were magically attracted to me that I could just not LIVE WITHOUT......DADDDYYYY PLLLEAASSEE!! He understood and I had several that made their way to a better life. So, about 12 years ago I became a Paramedic. A job which although mentally and physically challenging at times, gives me a great feeling that I make a difference in this world. I had a partner that had a German Shepherd. Of course, his name is Tin Tin. I loved the stories he told me about drug busts and all the excitement. I just had to have one. Well I got one. Her name was Engleweiss Von Polizehaus she was a Narcotics Dog that didn't make the cut.... She was the epitome of her namesake: An Angel. She she taught me that dogs can have human qualities...they can be your best friend---and they can work. Engle untimately had severe hip dysplasia and was euthanized after several grueling years. She was the best dog I have ever owned. She was my best friend. I swore I would never go through that again. Well, never say never!!! I recently got arrived at the decision that I was at a stage in my life where I had the time and energy to devote myself back to my true love....DOGS!!! My husband was thrilled and so were my kids. I bought Eros- and we are in the process of proceeding through our Schutzhund Titles. This is a very labor and time intensive process. In less than six months we have accomplished our first hurdle---- We have achieved our BH. Which essentially is a Temperment Test. Unlike AKC- which has a version similar. The BH is much more difficult. I am having the time of my life. I also aquired Henrike Vom Baruther Land - aka Harmony. She is more show than work and will be seen in the show ring. Even more recently I have aquired Diva- another Show/ Work prospect. We have extremely high expectations of Diva. Well back to the point..... Throughout my life.... people have noticed my dogs and have always commented on how they behave, tricks, etc. I have taught many dogs over the years..... Most people are amazed of what their dog can accomplish. They always seem so surprised and I often hear....How did you get him to do that???? My answer is "I just do".. I takes time and patience and the ability to see and hear and feel what the dog is feeling at precise moments. Many people said "You should train dogs". I always said I didn't have the time, and who would I train....etc. But about a year ago....I did have the time. So, I am back to my one true love- Dogs. I truly enjoy the time I spend and the accomplishments with either myself or someone else's dogs'. It gives me that oohh that feels good thing... So here I am....training dogs...that brings me to now!!! If you would like to contact me regarding training please feel free. I am also available for little questions you may have. Please feel free....I love talking about dogs....regardless of the breed. Thanks Christie Hale |
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