This page is dedicated to the memory of Sapphire, my much loved and still very much missed Sheltie    24/2/99 – 25/11/08

Saffi was an eight week old bundle of fluff when my husband gave her to me as an anniversary present. I decided to startSapphire her training when she was around eighteen months old.  I had done some training with her at home, but she was quite a nervous little girl and I wanted her to gain more confidence.

So off we went to a local dog training school, and Saffi took to it like a duck to water. Before long she had worked her way through all the classes to advanced  for obedience, agility and heelwork to music. Saffi especially loved the agility and you had to be quick to keep up with her. Needless to say she soon forgot to be nervous around other people and became everyone’s best friend.

Unfortunately Saffi developed chronic bronchitis and so had to be retired from working, however she was still my special girl who went everywhere with me whenever possible. Until her final days, Saffi led a full and happy life and I’m proud to say that she touched many people’s lives.

So this is where the name Sapphire Dog Training comes from. A very fitting tribute to a very special girl, who will never be forgotten.