Maureen Shelley moved to the area 2½ years ago from Kent. Her love of well-trained dogs began 40 years ago when she decided that her German Shepherd needed to learn some manners. During the following years she founded 3 dog training clubs. The largest, Ditton Dog Training Club, was formed in 1972 near Maidstone where thousands of dogs have been trained. The Club is registered by The Kennel Club as a Championship Show Club and has been so since 1978, which means they are allowed to hold Championship Obedience Shows. The success of this club continues with Maureen as a distant President.

Maureen was a joint founder of PRO-Dogs Charity and a great supporter in their ensuing years. She has judged in Jersey, Holland and Ireland as well as all over England. Maureen judged Crufts Regional Finals for The Kennel Club in 1998 and she was an associate member of the Kennel Club for several years. On moving last year,  Maureen retired from all doggie activities except for walking her German Shepherd, Manna.

Her love of dogs & training did not stop however on her move to France.