Each year the PPDA keeps its word by searching for and recognizing those who have made a contribution to the K9 nation and society at large. We must say that these awards and recognition in no way signify that these individuals are part of or endorse the PPDA. This is not a list of our friends but rather an honorable gesture of recognition.
These awards are a manifestation of our appreciation, respect and gratitude.
We'd like to take a moment at this time to honor one of our original Hall of Famer's.
Mr Cleotha " Scorpio " Jones
Master Dog Trainer
Creator of the Canis Panther Breed
R.I.P. 12/2009
PERSON OF THE YEAR
Harry Carpender
A marine veteran Harry & his wife opened NEW BEGINNINGS cat
shelter in 2005 a no-kill cageless facility. But his love has always been dogs. Harry is a board member for the Kankakee County Animal Foundation and his farm houses most of the foundations dogs that are up for adoption, even ones that may never be adopted, Harry on any given day is always taking care of the dogs. Thank you Harry for all you do for the animals.
Betty has been chosen this year for her dedicated community service as a certified therapy dog handler with not only one but two certified therapy dogs, Casey & Lacey both of which she rescued as deaf adult dogs.Betty and her dogs volunteer their time in nursing homes, the veterans home & local hospital.Betty participates in all therapy and obedience dog events & serves on the therapy dog testing team.Betty and her girls truly deserve this honor.
Thank you Betty & God Bless You
TRAINER OF THE YEAR
Waine Singleton
The honor this year goes out to Waine Singelton owner of SweetCornKennels and breeder of Malinois. Throughout his 20 years of training & handling dogs he has trained numerous dogs to title on club level, national & regional.
Along with his dog Chase, Waine was a national competitor at the AWMI championship & reaching a high protection score of 96 at DVG regional.
Waine has decoyed 5 national schutzhund championships &
