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Karen Stahr has been an active member of KDTC and Class Instructor since 1993, when she got her first Golden Retriever puppy, Hobi. She has served in various Board roles, from Vice President to Board member, and has been one of KDTC’s Puppy instructors for 15+ years. Karen has also taught Beginning and Competitive Fundamentals. She has been active on several committees and has been a supporter of the Kalamazoo Humane Society Annual Dog Walk.

In addition to teaching our pet classes, Karen actively trains and competes in obedience trials with her Golden Retriever, Riggs. Her family includes 10-year-old Breeze, who has retired from obedience competition, and Mertah, a rescue. She has completed both AKC and UKC, earning CD titles on five dogs and one CDX, and has had several first placements and one High in Trial.

Outside of KDTC, Karen is a busy insurance agent for a local independent agency in Kalamazoo. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her dogs.