Judy Brown

Judy founded the club, with a friend, in 1982 to promote the responsible ownership of dogs on the Isle of Man.  In 2002 she became aware of the new changes in attitudes to dog training, and inspired by the late John Fisher, started the new style of Laxey Dog Club.

She remained Secretary for over 40 years, giving her time freely and voluntarily and in that time trained many many owners to train their puppies.

Judy had a wealth of experience to draw on, having also dealt with dogs in various other situations including working as a veterinary nurse, breeding German Shepherds, raising many dogs herself included German Shepherds, Shelties, and Papillon, and having many successes in obedience and breed shows.  She also had first-hand knowledge of rescue dogs gained from working as a Warden at the M.S.P.C.A., re-homing a rescue dog, and volunteered with Pets for Therapy visiting Glen House Residential Home in Laxey.

The community also benefited from charitable acts.  She organised an annual Fun Dog Show, the proceeds from which were donated to many Island charities.

Judy will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and the current Laxey Dog Club Committee will endeavour to continue this work in her memory.