18900 Chamberlain Rd. Grafton, OH 44044 |  440-926-2801 | cherrywoodleos@yahoo.com
Cherrywood Kennels
Ann Rogers Bio
Ann Rogers...



  • has been a behavioral specialist, instructor and owner of Happy Tails To You
    School For Dogs since 1980 and was a member the National Association of Dog
    Obedience Instructor for 25 years.

  • has helped more than 10,000 dogs and their owners in Northern Ohio to develop
    terrific relationships.

  • began her career in the late '70s learning the art of instructing owners to train
    their dogs at the University of Delaware, with Dick Maller, author of "21 Days to
    a Trained Dog," and continues attending seminars from a number of well known
    behaviorists and trainers.

  • wrote the weekly column "Let's Talk About Dogs" for the Elyria Chronicle for 7
    years and was a member of the Dog Writers Association of America during that
    time. She was asked to write and narrate the video "Obedience For Your Dog"
    which was distributed in 6 states and the District of Columbia in the '80s.

  • has served as an expert court witness on canine behavior and has been
        a guest speaker for area dog clubs, humane, civic organizations and
        schools in a tri-county area.

  • has appeared with her dogs on local television spots and co-hosted fund-raisers
    with Dick Goddard for humane organizations.

  • was the first instructor in the area to establish "kindergarten classes" in the early
    80s, and to gear classes towards owners wanting well-behaved companions rather
    than obedience trial dogs.

  • is experienced in working with almost all AKC breeds as well as many Rare Breeds
     and is an AKC approved Canine Good Citizen evaluator.

  • has successfully  raised, and shown  Briards in the late '80s and, since 1990, has
    successfully raised, shown and bred her Cherrywood Leonbergers.  

  • has produced a number of Leonbergers being used in Therapy work in the US.
    Leonbergers from Cherrywood  Kennels have also excelled in Obedience, Agility
    and Conformation and become known for their wonderful temperaments.
    Cherrywood remains as one of the top LCA champion producing kennels.

  • is recommended by veterinarians and pet professionals throughout Northeastern
    Ohio. I'm pleased to say, 90% of our clients come from word or mouth referrals!