DogWatch dealers from 31 states and 5 countries met in Texas this past weekend, February 6-8, 2015, for the 21st Annual DogWatch Dealer Meeting. The 2015 Dealer Meeting was a special one as it coincides with DogWatch’s 25th Anniversary. More than 200 Dealers, employees and family members attended the meeting at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort in Lost Pines, TX, 30 minutes east of Austin.

The annual conference features workshops, general sessions and information tables, and it provides a wonderful opportunity for Dealers to brush up on the latest technology and learn about new DogWatch products, including the new SideWalker leash trainer and the BarkCollar. The meeting also gives Dealers the chance to catch up with each other and share ways that they are managing their business in order to bring the best pet containment solutions to their communities.

On Saturday night, attendees got together to celebrate the past year’s successes and reflect on the past 25 years of DogWatch history. After dinner, DogWatch President Fred King and Vice President of Sales Dennis Manitsas presented awards to our top achieving DogWatch Dealers of 2014. Here is a list of the award winners. Congratulations to all!

2014 DogWatch Dealer Awards

2014 Dealers of the Year

Martha and David Roddenberry, DogWatch of Central Georgia
Shannon and Mark Matthews, DogWatch of the Gulf Coast
Jamie Young, Palmetto DogWatch

Rookie of the Year

2014 is First Full Year of Operations
Brittany & Josh Sexton, DogWatch of Central Kentucky
Paula & David Lillis, DogWatch of Greater Kansas City

Service Excellence Award

Bob Walker, DogWatch of Southeastern Pennsylvania

2014 Top Dog Awards

1. Samantha and Ward Chapman, DogFence UK
2. Sue and Bruce Thompson, C No Pet Fence
3. Shannon and Brent Potvin, DogWatch of Metro Atlanta
4. William Coden, Fido’s Fences
5. Leddy Smith, DogWatch Systems, Inc.
6. Shawn Bader, DogWatch by Petworks
7. Liz and Jack Goetz, DogWatch of Greater Pittsburgh
8. Sue Marks and Mark Bridschge, DogWatch of Central Connecticut
9. Curt Little, DogWatch of Central Indiana
10. Lisa White, William White and James Schaperkotter, DogWatch of St. Louis

2014 Sales Achievement Awards

Outstanding Growth (over 100%)

Ken Schnell, DogWatch of Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan
Todd Vande Noord, DogWatch by Dog Pro Kennel

50% to 70% Growth

Jason Gares, DogWatch of South Jersey
Lynette and Michael Leonard, DogWatch of Metro Detroit
Veronica and Rob Matthews, DogWatch of Muskoka
Glen Moragne, DogWatch Hidden Fences of Portland (Oregon)
Linda Smyth, DogWatch of Eastern Connecticut
David Van Kirk, DogWatch of Puget Sound

40%+ to 49% Growth

Tim Carter, DogWatch of Austin and San Antonio
Betsy Kemble, DogWatch of the Ocean State
Mike Reisenberg, DogWatch of the Shenandoah Valley

30% to 39% Growth

Dave Berry, DogWatch of Greater Portland (Maine)
Chris McKeone, DogWatch of Buffalo-Niagara
Mary Jo Mentink, DogWatch of Northern Kentucky
Patti and Ron Pace, DogWatch Northwest
Jenny and George Richardson, DogWatch of Southwest Virginia
Jon Simons, DogWatch of Omaha
Robin and Tim Tomkunas, Jax DogWatch

20% to 29% Growth

Ryan Betz, DogWatch of Nashville
Beth and Travis Canty, DogWatch of the Triangle
Robert Carter, DogWatch of Kentuckiana
Christine and Troy Dykes, DogWatch of the Bay Area
Tom Gray, DogWatch of South Florida
Eugene Harwell, DogWatch of North Alabama
Sue Marks and Mark Bridschge, DogWatch of Central Connecticut
Jan van de Kamp, DogWatch – Holland
Emily and Pat West, DogWatch of Columbus

15% to 19% Growth

Shawn Bader, DogWatch by Petworks
Mary and Chuck Bednarczyk, DogWatch by Top Dog Fence
Jason Bouchea, DogWatch of Northeast Wisconsin
Shane Brzezinski, DogWatch of Central Wisconsin
Melisha and Chris Dolan, DogWatch of Gainesville-Ocala
Buck Horton, DogWatch of Central Alabama
David LeCrone, DogWatch by Dog Fence Maryland
Curt Little, DogWatch of Central Indiana
Shannon and Mark Matthews, DogWatch of the Gulf Coast
Joseph Newton, DogWatch of Eastern Georgia
Fiona and Vance Plummer, Canine Containment Company (Australia)
Martha and David Roddenberry, DogWatch of Central Georgia
Rachael and Derrick Woiderski, DogWatch by K9 Keeper

Dog photo from Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa Facebook page.