Canine Retreat by AKC Information

We understand that every dog is an individual and we've tailored our services to allow us to meet virtually any need." Jim has had an expansive and diversified management career and brings four decades of hospitality, retail and pet services experience to AKC Canine Retreat. He is a customer advocate and takes pride in developing cohesive teams that deliver outstanding customer service. Jim has successfully managed Resort and Hotel properties in New York, Washington and Arizona, and his retail-management experience includes Petsmart's PetsHotel, where his eight-year tenure facilitated the national development of this new pet-services arena. In his spare time, Jim participates in canine sports as an AKC dog show owner, handler and judge of Basset Hounds. As an AKC Breeder of Merit, under the Silverado prefix, he and his wife Mimi, show their Basset Hounds nationally in conformation competition. They are passionate advocates for canine health and welfare and founded "The Bling Project," a fundraising event that supports ongoing Bloat research, and the AKC-CHF Fiesta!, an exhibitor-awareness event, which is held annually at the Fiesta Dog Shows in Arizona. Proceeds from both support the mission of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Seth Chodosh Development Director