After starting up "Riverside Canine Center" in 1998, Joan became involved in dog agility and to date has 4 MACH'S (Master Agility Championship) on Target and Sketch, and 5 ADCH'S (Agility Dog Championship) on Sketch, Trace, Player, Epic and Metro (who also has earned his ADCH Bronze). Joan's youngest border collie Fresco will be starting his career soon.

Joan is the instructor for the Companion dog obedience classes, as well as the Beg. 1 thru competition agility classes. Joan is also available for private lessons during the day.

Joan also breeds a few litters of border collies from time to time under the name Wayside Border Collies.

She has accomplished a great deal, earning...

• Two OTCH'S
• Over 175 HIgh In Trials to date
• Over 150 High Combineds to date
• 1 High Combined 400
• 5 years in a rows 1st round invite to Invitational with same dog
• Competed 3 years at NOI with an:
  • Overall placement at NOI
  • Top Labrador Retriever Special Madallion award
  • 2 placements in the Sporting Group
• #1 Labrador Retriever in the Country 4 years in a row
• Top 5 all breed 2 years in a row
• Retired 6 perpetual trophies with the same dog
• Obtained 1st OTCH in 3 Shows
• Obtained CD-OTCH in 10.5 months with 2nd dog
• Eleven perfect 200 scores