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Heather Swift & K9 Dixie

heatherHeather joined KSARDA in the fall of 2003. She is currently serving as KSARDA Treasurer. Over the years, Heather has acquired vast experience working with KSARDA K9s and in the Summer of 2009 began working toward becoming a K9 Handler with K9 Dixie (already Operational with husband Gary Swift). Heather is continuing her formal education by attending night school. She is a mom to 2 daughters, one of whom wants to be a veterinarian. Heather and fellow-KSARDA member husband Gary have a houseful with their children and dogs K9 Dixie, Alaskan Malamute Avalanche, and Golden Retriever Clover. She enjoys watching sled dog events and AKC dog shows on tv now that she has entered the "dog world". Heather holds an Associates Degree in Drafting and Design. She is certified in First Aid/CPR and became a SARTECH II in March of 2004.

~ K9 Dixie's Bio ~
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

Training in Wilderness

Dixie joined the Swift family in the summer of 2007. Dixie has shown a high degree of intelligence as well as boundless energy and drive. She absolutely loves both working and playing. Dixie has a great heart and loves everyone. Gary and Dixie have been an Operational Wilderness Team since February 2009. Dixie and Gary also passed NASAR K9 SARTECH Area Search I evaluation in April 2009. Heather is looking for the same success with K9 Dixie and is sure to succeed.

CERT Heather is a CERT
Team Member
Heather has passed
American Red Cross
Pet First Aid
American Red Cross Pet First Aid

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Vicki Walton,
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Southern Region
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