Club Directors

Deborah Price

2024-06-27T10:44:01-07:00

I have always had a love for animals. As a child, I would bring home any, and all stray animals till they could be reunited with their families. Our home was the first stop before shelters for folks to see if we had their beloved pet, it would drive my mother crazy. Fast forward, as an adult, I am married to James and have two children (twins). We still had many animals, (turtles, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets, and cats) and we were ready for a dog. I’ve always had golden retrievers as our family pets, but I was ready to have a different breed. I did some research and met with a few breeders; we landed on Portuguese Water Dogs. We haven’t looked back since. We got our first PWD in 2010, she was the best, was gentle with the kids and just loved being with us, but of course needed fur friends. Second PWD came in 2012, then we unfortunately lost our first in 2020 and just broke our hearts, we were able to adopt our third in late 2020 at 10 months of age, a fourth in 2021and fifth in 2023. I started showing my dogs in 2021 and it has been a new challenge, however loving all the new places we have been to and the great people I have met because of this sport. We also do other sports with our dogs, agility, rally and dabble in nose work. These dogs are our best friends, and we love every minute we get to share with them.

Deborah Price2024-06-27T10:44:01-07:00

Ann Gaskell

2024-02-28T14:18:29-08:00

I joined the PWDCNC in 2003, became active in 2007, and have been on the PWDCNC board, in various positions, since 2009. I am also the Programs Chair and a Member of the PWDCNC Water Committee. I got my first PWD, Scamp, in 1993. Scamp was the family dog, my second son and my son’s little brother. Scamp definitely trained us. In 2006 I got my wonderful Norman. I decided that I would train the dog this time instead of the other way around. It is still questionable who is training who, but at least Norman and I are having fun. We compete in Obedience, Rally, PWD Water Work and Barn Hunt. We also do therapy dog visits. Norman is certified with Alliance of Therapy Dogs. He is also certified with the therapy dog program at El Camino Hospital in Mt. View where we make weekly visits. Nationally, I am a member of both the PWDCA Seizure Committee and the PWDCA Gastrointestinal (IBD) Committee. I love the PWD breed with their wonderful and crazy personalities combined with their hilarious antics. The club members also have wonderful personalities and are lots of fun to work with. I really enjoy my volunteer time with the PWDCNC and the PWDCA.

Ann Gaskell2024-02-28T14:18:29-08:00

Bill Waters

2024-02-27T13:49:13-08:00

We have always had dogs in our lives and we found ourselves missing the companionship of an active, intelligent, and engaged dog after the passing of our sixteen year old Dalmatian, Doogie, in 2005. Shortly after that, we began our search for the perfect combination of intelligence, strength, and drive all of which had to come in a non-shedding exterior. Little did we know the Perfectly Wonderful Dog also known as the PWD or Portuguese Water Dog would lead us down such an exciting path. Since then we have become actively involved in training, showing, and competing with this amazing breed. Most importantly we get to experience the daily joy of having these amazing dogs in our lives. Each year, we journey to our Regional and National Specialties to participate in conformation and also for the camaraderie of fellow PWD people. This presents a unique opportunity to learn about this breed, develop relationships, and interact with others who are committed to the health, well being, and betterment of our water dogs and of the fancy. We remain actively engaged in training, grooming, and competing. And we can always find time for hikes and adventures with our pack. Most importantly these dogs are part of our home and family. When not training, traveling and competing, our pack can be found running around the property, on a neighborhood walk, attentively at our heels, or nestled in the couch pillows. Or, at times, counter surfing the kitchen, a skill at which they demonstrate innate adeptness.

Bill Waters2024-02-27T13:49:13-08:00
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