Linda Dunham and her Great Danes began training with Joyce in 1996. Linda has enjoyed much success in the obedience ring, including a CDX on one, and taking first placings with all four of her dogs as well as High in Trial awards with two of her Danes. She has also earned Top Ten national rankings in novice, with Sheva #3 in 2003, and Darcy #6 in 2005. In 2006 Sheva was ranked #6 in Open obedience. Linda has put CDs on two of her Danes (her husband has done the same with the other two). Linda assists with the puppy, basic and novice obedience classes. She is the founder, director, and choreographer of the Joyce Morgan Drill Team.
Dawn was eight when she started showing her collie at fun events. Since then, in addition to collies, she has also trained rottweillers, German shepherds and labradors. Dawn has titled three dogs to the CDX level in obedience, one dog has Rally titles, and two dogs have achieved hunt test and working test titles. She also competes in agility. In her spare time she participates in two retriever clubs and takes care of her cats and horses.
Theresa started training dogs in 1976. She joined Joyce more than thirteen years ago and obtained a utility title on a chihuahua, which was nationally ranked. She has also trained four golden retrievers to their CD title, earned the CDX on three dogs, and has earned three junior hunter (JH) and one working certificate (the WC is offered by the Golden Retriever Club of America). Theresa is assisting Joyce in the puppy and basic obedience classes.
Jean started training for competitive obedience (and met Joyce Morgan) with her standard Manchester terrier, Gazelle. Jean and Gazelle excelled in competition and were invited to compete in the Gaines Regional competition, and placed fourth in the Novice division. Jean continues to train standard Manchester terriers and whippets, and has earned 1 UD, 3 CDXs, and 6 CDs. She has also earned numerous titles in conformation, agility, and lure coursing. In addition to competitive activities with her dogs Jean particularly enjoys her pet therapy work with Delta Pet Partners at the Children's Hospital of Austin.