Whether you’re a new club member or a long-term regular, you’ve probably met Bonnie Creighton, on duty, at the reception desk. For thirteen years she has greeted both canines and people alike, though she’s more likely to remember your pup’s name…not yours. That’s OK – Bonnie loves dogs, all sorts of dogs. “The variety of dogs that come here make this job fun,” she said on a recent Thursday evening as she and her sidekick Nancy prepare for a busy evening. “I came here because I love dogs – not that I don’t like people.” she quickly adds.
Bonnie has had several dogs herself and is currently the proud owner of Ruby, a Golden Retriever rescue, who got her name because “she’s a gem of a dog.” And while she has trained in agility and some therapy work with her dogs, she’s currently living vicariously, watching newbies and experts alike, going through their routines.
The hardest part of the job, she said, is the “rush and chaos when people come at once to sign-in for classes.” When asked what could be improved, she said “Everything can be improved, but it’s actually really good here.”
On a side note: Bonnie seems to always have a homemade treat she’s eager to share sitting next to her. Another great reason to stop by and say” hi” to Bonnie and thank her for her dedication to TCOTC.