Danielle Skinner

NAME:

Danielle Skinner

HOMETOWN/AREA:

Boston, Lincolnshire

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

I take part in Showing, Junior Handling and have started Judging too.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

I became a member in 2007 so I have been a member for three years now.

WHAT BREEDS HAVE YOU SHOWN/COMPETED WITH IN YOUR DISCIPLINE?

So far I have shown and competed with about twenty different breeds that I have handled. But my main breed that I show is the Miniature Schnauzer.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

Basically the enjoyment they bring, they are your best friend.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

The first time I got to Crufts in the YKC Handling through qualifying.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE YKC?

Meeting new people and making new friends

DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF ADVICE FOR YKC MEMBERS NEW TO THE WORLD OF DOGS?

Always try the best you can and don't get disappointed. Look on the positive side throughout, you always take the best dog home.

CAN YOU SHARE A FAVOURITE/FUNNY MEMORY OF YOUR DOG?

My favourite moments with my dogs are training with them and enjoying the successes I have had in the ring with them.

HOW HAS YOUR DOG MADE A DIFFERENCE TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY LIFE?

Now, my life is very involved in the dogs, my dogs are a big part of my life, most weekends I am competing and most weekdays I am training.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE YOU LIKE TO TAKE YOUR DOG?

For long walks across public footpaths and through the scenery.