MEET THE BARKINGHAM PALACE FAMILY

Chuck began dog training in 1980 when he rescued an abused pit bull, Sheba. Having had dogs all of his life, he knew that Sheba could be a danger. He enrolled in a basic obedience class at County Wide Dog Training Club (CWDTC) in Santa Rosa, California. Chuck graduated 2nd in the class and was “bitten” by the dog training bug. At that moment he knew he loved dog training and would do what it would take to become a great dog trainer. Since then, Chuck has studied under nationally and internationally recognized dog trainers including Janice Howard, Doug White and Jean Michelle Moreau. For 6 years Chuck trained under and worked with Janis Howard and Doug White owners of Pro K9 Dog Training in Placerville, CA. 

In 2003 Chuck and Marty purchased 26 raw acres in Vacaville, California with the dream and desire to build a training and boarding kennel. After many disappointing and expensive roadblocks, Chuck and Marty decided to sell the Vacaville property and Chuck began to research available kennels for sale. In January 2005 he visited Barkingham Palace and found it to be designed and built to the highest standards. In March of 2005 Chuck took ownership of Barkingham and realizing his dream of owning his own kennel. He immediately introduced obedience training and has gained the reputation as the Hill Country Dog Whisperer. Marty quickly followed Chuck to Texas and they married in April of 2006.

Before coming to Texas, Marty was in human resource management for several Napa Valley wineries. Marty shares Chuck’s love of animals and has enjoyed leaving the corporate “rat race” back in California. Chuck and Marty moved into their dream home near the kennel after living in a small apartment (for 5 years) in the 6000 square foot kennel building. They strongly believe that living on the property with the animals is key to monitoring the care and needs of their pet guests.