Jody Garcini (Paquette) is a second-generation dog person. Her parents Wendy and Richard Paquette were successful All Breed dog handlers, world-renowned Shih Tzu breeders under the Wenrick pre-fix, and both are currently International known All Breed Judges.
Jody’s natural talents and prowess with dogs were evident early as she excelled in Junior Handling at a young age and became Canada’s Top Junior Handling National Champion twice and represented Canada at the world-famous Cruft’s dog show.
Jody is a Professional dog handler and has had the opportunity to show dogs in all 7 groups earning accolades as a talented and knowledgeable All Breed handler. Her experience in long haired, short coated and terrier coats combined with her exceptional teaching and mentoring over the years uniquely qualifies her as an educator. Jody is not only a successful dog breeder, her Shih Tzu Panda won Group 1st at Westminster but also had bred many top winning and producing Whippets and Springer Spaniels. Her exceptional talents combined with her confident outgoing personality will guarantee your success as she shares her knowledge freely with all her willing students.