Paula is the head trainer and founder of Dominion Dog Training.  Her father’s love for his hunting dogs and his patience to teach her about breeding, training and field trials began as early as age 5 when he gave her a 1906 Winchester pump and put her atop a quarter horse.  Her experience with Beagles, Harriers, Walker hounds and gun dogs in general, was the beginning of her dog training experience. 

Paula has run field trials as well as compete in bench showing and competition for gun dogs. After raising a family and working in several areas of sales and marketing, Paula was able to pursue her passion of dog training and started Dominion Dog Training in Hoover, Alabama in 2002.

Paula is a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

The American Kennel Club (AKC)  and a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) tester and evaluator, as well as, a CGC puppy/litter evaluator.

Paula has had the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the very best including:  Wendy Volhard, Dr. Ian Dunbar, Brother Christopher Savage of the Monks of New Skete and Cesar Millan, the "Dog Whisperer".  She considers them to be some of the “best” in the area of dog behavior and treasures all that she’s learned from them.

Stacey has 10 years of dog training experience with an emphasis on formal obedience training.  She has a life-long love of dogs and a passion to ensure all family dogs are well-balanced companions for their families.

Her experience includes being a trainer  with Capitol Dog Training Club – Silver Spring, Md.

Stacey became involved with this obedience club for her Rottweiler, Kita.  Stacey was involved at various levels at the club ranging from training assistance during classes, administrative duties, as well as, obedience trial duties.  Stacey became further involved by training basic and advanced basic courses to the public through the club, and competing in obedience trials.

Stacey was also involved with Birmingham Obedience Training Club where she taught basic and advanced basic courses to the general public and BOTC members, and continued in competitive obedience and rally.  She has completed 2 CDs and 2 RNs and won a variety of awards within the Southeast.  She also was the club's Public Relations Director and the Co-Director of Training. 

Stacey is a Professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), the American Kennel Club's (AKC) Rottweiler Breed Club, and a AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Trainer.

Stacey has also had the opportunity to meet and learn from Cesar Millan, the "Dog Whisperer".