Hi, I'm Lore, and I've been training animals (dogs, goats, horses, and cattle) for as long as I can remember. In 2006 my first standard poodle, Averna, entered my life and we started training and competing in agility, obedience, and rally. In 2011, Averna and I took our first nose work class and fell in love with the sport. I started Performance Paws, LLC in 2016 and started teaching in 2024. I currently compete in multiple venues with my standard poodle, Elsa. I regularly attend conferences and seminars, and am a certified nose work instructor (CNWI) through NACSW. I live in Portland, Oregon, and teach in the surrounding area. I look forward to supporting you and your dog on your nose work journey.