Lisa Edwards is a trainer, breeder and judge of all breed herding dogs. Lisa lives and works in Gardnerville, Nevada which is located in the beautiful Carson Valley at the base of the eastern Sierra.

Lisa has an extensive background in animal husbandry. She grew up in the Carson Valley and was active in 4H and FFA. While being surrounded by horses as a youth, she raised, trained and competed with her horses. In addition Lisa raised sheep and cattle for 4H. Her involvement in FFA allowed her to participate on livestock judging teams. Lisa gained vast knowledge while working in a large and small animal veterinary practice for over 15 years. Her knowledge and life experience enabled her to run a dairy operation. From there, Lisa went on to manage the daily operations with cattle on a cutting horse ranch. It seems only natural that Lisa would choose working with animals as her life’s work.

Lisa has a quiet demeanor and a keen eye. These attributes serve her well in her capacity as herding trainer. Not only has she been extremely successful with her own dogs, but has titled dogs for many of her clients in numerous venues. Lisa has the distinction of having put herding titles on several dog breeds. By working with multiple breeds, Lisa has become a skilled trainer who can read the particular needs and styles of any dog.

In addition to being a very successful trainer, Lisa is a skilled teacher and is able to educate her clients about “the nuts and bolts” of herding and how to best support their dogs in this team endeavor. Lisa has a reputation for being fair, honest, and supportive with dogs, clients and colleagues alike. Having trialed in a variety of venues, she understands what it takes to be successful in the competitive world.