| Cayenne 3/3/1993 - 2/5/2008 If there ever was a dog that helped me along every step of the way to becoming a better dog trainer and a better person, Cayenne was the one. This best friend and partner dedicated 15 wonderful years of her life to always keeping me happy and making me very proud. Without her I would never have had the courage to move to Texas and take over this business. Always the consummate fighter to the end, she gave me the privilege of letting me hold her up to her very last breath of air. We'll never forget Cayenne as she is always present on our logo. |
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| Chuck and Marty Owners of Barkingham Palace |
| Chuck working with his dog Cayenne |
Chuck began dog training in 1980 when he rescued an abused pit bull, Sheba.
Having had dogs all of his life, he knew that Sheba could be a danger. He
enrolled in a basic obedience class at County Wide Dog Training Club
(CWDTC) in Santa Rosa, California. Chuck graduated 2nd in the class and was
“bitten” by the bug. At that moment he knew he loved dog training and would
do what it would take to become a great dog trainer.
Since then, Chuck has studied under nationally and internationally
recognized dog trainers including Janice Howard, Doug White, Glen Johnson
and Jean Michelle Moreau. For 6 years Chuck trained under and worked with
Janis Howard and Doug White owners of Pro K9 Dog Training in Placerville,
CA. Website: http://www.prok9.com/police.htm
In 2003 Chuck and Marty purchased 26 raw acres in Vacaville, California with
the dream and desire to build a training and boarding kennel. After many
disappointing and expensive roadblocks, Chuck and Marty decided to sell the
Vacaville property and Chuck began to research available kennels for sale. In
January 2005 he visited Barkingham Palace and found it to be designed and
built to the highest standards. In March of 2005 Chuck took ownership of
Barkingham and realizing his dream of owning his own kennel. He
immediately introduced obedience training and has gained the reputation as
the Hill Country Dog Whisperer.
Marty, Chuck’s girlfriend, quickly followed Chuck to Texas and they married
in April of 2006. Before coming to Texas, Marty was in human resource
management for several Napa Valley wineries. Marty shares Chuck's love of
animals and has enjoyed leaving the corporate “rat race” back in California.
Chuck and Marty live in a small apartment in the 6000 square foot kennel
building. Got to love that commute! They plan to start building a new training
building with extra runs in 2008 and a new home on the kennel property as
soon as possible. They strongly believe that living on the property with the
animals is key to monitoring the care and needs of their pet guests.
Having had dogs all of his life, he knew that Sheba could be a danger. He
enrolled in a basic obedience class at County Wide Dog Training Club
(CWDTC) in Santa Rosa, California. Chuck graduated 2nd in the class and was
“bitten” by the bug. At that moment he knew he loved dog training and would
do what it would take to become a great dog trainer.
Since then, Chuck has studied under nationally and internationally
recognized dog trainers including Janice Howard, Doug White, Glen Johnson
and Jean Michelle Moreau. For 6 years Chuck trained under and worked with
Janis Howard and Doug White owners of Pro K9 Dog Training in Placerville,
CA. Website: http://www.prok9.com/police.htm
In 2003 Chuck and Marty purchased 26 raw acres in Vacaville, California with
the dream and desire to build a training and boarding kennel. After many
disappointing and expensive roadblocks, Chuck and Marty decided to sell the
Vacaville property and Chuck began to research available kennels for sale. In
January 2005 he visited Barkingham Palace and found it to be designed and
built to the highest standards. In March of 2005 Chuck took ownership of
Barkingham and realizing his dream of owning his own kennel. He
immediately introduced obedience training and has gained the reputation as
the Hill Country Dog Whisperer.
Marty, Chuck’s girlfriend, quickly followed Chuck to Texas and they married
in April of 2006. Before coming to Texas, Marty was in human resource
management for several Napa Valley wineries. Marty shares Chuck's love of
animals and has enjoyed leaving the corporate “rat race” back in California.
Chuck and Marty live in a small apartment in the 6000 square foot kennel
building. Got to love that commute! They plan to start building a new training
building with extra runs in 2008 and a new home on the kennel property as
soon as possible. They strongly believe that living on the property with the
animals is key to monitoring the care and needs of their pet guests.
| Barkingham Palace's Resident Canines from left to right: Nicholas, Oliver, and Roxie |
| Jesse 10/23/1997 - 4/29/2007 We lost Jesse on Sunday, April 29th. She was ready to go to the better place. It is so hard! Jesse brought Chuck and I together when she was a young pup. I was forever calling him for training advice as she was a hand full. I had 9 1/2 years with her and 9 months after she was diagnosed with a large tumor in her chest, so we were blessed and she had a fantastic life. Especially the last 2 years here at Barkingham Palace. She lived like a Queen! Jesse passed here and is buried here under a beautiful oak tree. Anyway, I'm hanging in here, sad, but know that each day it will get easier. I just miss her so much. |
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| Nicholas |
| Oliver |
| Roxie |
| In Memorial |
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