PDC Officers
PRESIDENT
KAREN DE CAMP
Karen has always enjoyed the deep connection and relationship we can form with our dogs. Hers began with a lovely, compliant Golden Retriever named Belle. She realized the importance of training when she adopted Pete, a six-month old Boxer mix. After shadowing long-time trainer Susi Cohen, Karen attended the National K9 dog training school to sharpen her skills. She joined the Palmetto Dog in 2014 and began instructing in 2016. She served as Vice President for several years before becoming President in 2021. She currently enjoys doing agility and rally with her dog Nyxie.
KAREN DE CAMP
Karen has always enjoyed the deep connection and relationship we can form with our dogs. Hers began with a lovely, compliant Golden Retriever named Belle. She realized the importance of training when she adopted Pete, a six-month old Boxer mix. After shadowing long-time trainer Susi Cohen, Karen attended the National K9 dog training school to sharpen her skills. She joined the Palmetto Dog in 2014 and began instructing in 2016. She served as Vice President for several years before becoming President in 2021. She currently enjoys doing agility and rally with her dog Nyxie.
PRESIDENT -ELECT
Elizabeth Burgess
Elizabeth has been a member of Palmetto Dog Club for ten years. She is also one of PDC's qualified instructors, teaching obedience, rally and tricks classes. Elizabeth has a 16-month old German Shepherd named Zasha. Elizabeth says "the thing I enjoy most about dog training is that feeling when my dog and I are really understanding one another and having fun together, when our communication is on-point because we are both happy in that moment. My most exciting dog training moment is when I call my dog and she comes running." She wanted to become involved in the club's administrative side to help with growth and future planning.
Elizabeth Burgess
Elizabeth has been a member of Palmetto Dog Club for ten years. She is also one of PDC's qualified instructors, teaching obedience, rally and tricks classes. Elizabeth has a 16-month old German Shepherd named Zasha. Elizabeth says "the thing I enjoy most about dog training is that feeling when my dog and I are really understanding one another and having fun together, when our communication is on-point because we are both happy in that moment. My most exciting dog training moment is when I call my dog and she comes running." She wanted to become involved in the club's administrative side to help with growth and future planning.
SECRETARY
ANGELA LINDELL
Angela came to Palmetto Dog Club in 2021 with a puppy that needed training and a shy dog that could benefit from socialization. She particopated in public obedience and rally classes and joined the club in 2022. She has expanded her training knowledge by being an Assistant in the public classes since 2023. Angela enjoys seeing the progress the dogs and handlers make with their training.
Angela currently has two dogs: Maisy, a 4 yr old lab mix and Maverick, a 4.5 yr old Doberman. Maverick participates in member's obedience classes and she has hopes of training further in rally. She is pictured above with Maisy after winning a ribbon at the club's Rally Trial.
ANGELA LINDELL
Angela came to Palmetto Dog Club in 2021 with a puppy that needed training and a shy dog that could benefit from socialization. She particopated in public obedience and rally classes and joined the club in 2022. She has expanded her training knowledge by being an Assistant in the public classes since 2023. Angela enjoys seeing the progress the dogs and handlers make with their training.
Angela currently has two dogs: Maisy, a 4 yr old lab mix and Maverick, a 4.5 yr old Doberman. Maverick participates in member's obedience classes and she has hopes of training further in rally. She is pictured above with Maisy after winning a ribbon at the club's Rally Trial.
TREASURER
KATIE ROTH
Katie is a lifelong dog lover. She grew up with dogs from a young age including an Irish Setter, a German Shepherd, and several Miniature Schnauzers. She became interested in dog training when she got her first Giant Schnauzer, Fritz, who required extra socialization. They advanced in obedience and attained the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title. She has also excelled in agility and obedience with her Standard Schnauzer, Sammi and in obedience and rally with her second Giant Schnauzer, Maximus. Katie is now training her third Giant Schnauzer, Petra, in obedience and agility. Katie joined the Palmetto Dog Club in 2017 and became an assistant instructor in 2018. She has served as the club's Treasurer since 2019.
KATIE ROTH
Katie is a lifelong dog lover. She grew up with dogs from a young age including an Irish Setter, a German Shepherd, and several Miniature Schnauzers. She became interested in dog training when she got her first Giant Schnauzer, Fritz, who required extra socialization. They advanced in obedience and attained the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title. She has also excelled in agility and obedience with her Standard Schnauzer, Sammi and in obedience and rally with her second Giant Schnauzer, Maximus. Katie is now training her third Giant Schnauzer, Petra, in obedience and agility. Katie joined the Palmetto Dog Club in 2017 and became an assistant instructor in 2018. She has served as the club's Treasurer since 2019.
TRAINING COORDINATOR
BRAD STAUFFER
Brad started training dogs in 1983 with a German Shepherd named Lona. He has attained titles in Tracking, Rally, Obedience and Agility on four dogs. Brad was a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Chicago, the Aiken Dog Training Club and now Palmetto Dog Club. He served on the board of the Aiken Dog Training Club. Brad is one of the founding members of Palmetto Dog Club and has been an instructor for many years. He likes training dogs of all types and breeds, and enjoys helping people learn and grow with their dogs. His Australian Shepherd, “Nash” is often used in demonstrations on behalf of the club.
BRAD STAUFFER
Brad started training dogs in 1983 with a German Shepherd named Lona. He has attained titles in Tracking, Rally, Obedience and Agility on four dogs. Brad was a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Chicago, the Aiken Dog Training Club and now Palmetto Dog Club. He served on the board of the Aiken Dog Training Club. Brad is one of the founding members of Palmetto Dog Club and has been an instructor for many years. He likes training dogs of all types and breeds, and enjoys helping people learn and grow with their dogs. His Australian Shepherd, “Nash” is often used in demonstrations on behalf of the club.
