As a breeder, trainer, and above all, lover of Bernese Mountain Dogs, I strive to continue to spend time each year educating myself on all aspects of our canine buddies by attending workshops, seminars and expanding our reference library.    

2011 educational goal to earn AKC's certificate of completion for "The ABC's of Dog Breeding" by Dr. Claudia Orlandi.

November, 2010 
Dr, Robert Hutchison's Canine Reproduction Seminar. Mesa, AZ

June, 2010        
Mrs. Pat Hastings, Author, The Puppy Puzzle, Canine Structure and Movement Seminar, including home visit by Mrs. Hastings to evaluate a litter of Maharaja puppies.

May, 2010        
Berner University, Hosted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America        Oconomowoc, WI
 
May, 2009        
Berner University
Form and Function: The Notion of Motion, presented by Patricia Trotter
Hosted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America 
Portland, OR

May, 2008        
Berner University, Hosted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Warwick, RI

January 2007    
Tom Lams "Sensitivity to Balance" method of training conformation dog seminar 

May, 2006       
Berner University, Hosted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America 
Frankenmuth, MI