Sharon has been a member of the Pender family for over 26 years, starting out as a kennel assistant and working up to a veterinary technician for more than 20 years now. If your pet has had surgery at a Pender clinic in the last 20 years, they have met Sharon!
Sharon graduated from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio in 1999 and has over 22 years’ experience working as a certified dog trainer. Through her certification, she has mastered helping young dogs and their owners learn basic commands such as sit, down, stay, come, heel, finish, and place. In advanced classes at the National K-9 School, Sharon received training in handicap assistance work, scent detection, and search and rescue. Sharon loves teaching group classes and has been doing so with the Fairfax County Park Authority for over 20 years.
