What is your name?
Autumn Maine
How old are you?
13 years old.
What state do you live in?
Virginia
What breed(s) do you compete with?
Boston Terrier. Labrador Retriever. I have also worked with many breeds as a volunteer.
What sport(s) do you compete in with your dog(s)?
Conformation, CAT, Fast CAT, Obedience and we have started training in agility.
How did you become involved with this sport?
I became involved in many AKC sport events because of our Great Dane, friend Ms. Kristi Allison and my mom.
How do you balance school and competing in AKC events?
Being homeschooled allows me the flexibility to balance both events.
What do you enjoy the most about competing?
I like seeing all the different breeds of dogs, learning about their history, and watching them compete. I also meet fun and interesting people.
Do you hope to continue to compete in this Sport?
Absolutely!
What do you wish to do in the future?
I hope to help our dog Obsidian earn her F cat title for 2021 then I am going to start with my new puppy, Journey. I also hope to get some of my friends involved with their own dogs.