As the hosts of the Northwest Working Dogs Expo, we are pleased to introduce our crew to you. We are:

VIRGINIA DUNN
Virginia is the founder of Bella Rosa Cane Corsos, and our team leader. She is a breeder of champion Cane Corsos. She is also a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, ATTS Tester, PDI Certified Judge, the director of Protection Dogs International for the Oregon Region, and President of the NW for the S.A.C.C.I. (Society in America for the Cane Corso Italiano). Virginia is a strong advocate of natural rearing, and teaches dog owners about raw feeding and cooking for their dogs. She is also committed to helping special needs children through the use of dogs and horses. Virginia spent many years in the rescue and rehab of pitbulls. Her short-term goal is to fight against breed-specific legislation by providing CGC and ATTS testing to many bully breeds in the NW. Long term, Virginia hopes to develop a program to help survivors of domestic violence by providing them with trained personal protection dogs.

CONNIE WOOD
Connie is our obedience trainer. Together with her husband Chas, she owns Briarwood Kennels and raises Fila Brasileiros. She is also the delegate for the NW Region for the FBA (Fila Brasileiro Association). Connie is passionate about OB and socialization. Her Fila "Oden" is one of the very few who have passed the AKC CGC (Canine Good CItizen) test, as well as the ATTS.

DEBBIE MacPHERSON
Debbie is a boxer breeder and owner of Brook Run Boxers. Her love of the breed has inspired her to both show her dogs in conformation, and work them in personal protection.

RHIANNON SCRIVEN
Rhiannon is the owner of "Bully Behavior", a bully breed specialty training school. Rhiannon is an accomplished trainer in basic obedience, dog/pack behavior and problem solving. She is a recognized American Bully conformation judge.

Ms. Scriven is also a nutrition specialist offering consulting services for all breeds, and possesses an extensive knowledge of both traditional and holistic feeding approaches.

ALYSSA LARSON
Alyssa is our decoy / agitator. Alyssa's background started in Shutzhund and has expanded from there. She has been doing 'helper' work since the age of 10, and one of the youngest helpers to be certified. Alyssa is presently certified as a Level III PDI Decoy.

BRADLEY LARIOS
Bradley is our conformation show handler, and our equipment fabricator. At 16, Bradley has shown several of our Cane Corsos and helped to achieve their championship titles. Bradley also owns Brad's Big Bully Dog Leads, and makes beautiful leather dog leashes, from which he donates part of the proceeds to programs that benefit autistic children. Brad is also our video technical advisor! Bradley wants autistic kids to know they can do anything they set their minds to.

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