THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 1996 TAG: 9601300114
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close Up
LENGTH: Medium: 59 lines
When Junior, Bear and Scooter act up, their ``mom'' knows just what to do to correct them.
That's because mom is Cheryl McKee, a professional dog trainer and her ``kids'' are her pet Rottweilers.
A dog person all her life, she not only trains them, but she's busy in dog related activities - she works with guide dogs for the blind, helped organize a fund-raiser for the SPCA during the holidays, takes her pooches to nursing homes for pet therapy sessions and organizes dog shows.
But her life hasn't completely gone to the dogs. She still leaves time to play with the ``toy'' her husband gave her a couple of years ago for her 40th birthday - a Harley-Davidson Sportster.
Full name: Cheryl McKee.
Hometown: Virginia Beach.
What brought you to the Beach? Born and raised.
Birthdate: May 11, 1954.
Occupation: Dog trainer/K9 Obdns.
Nickname: None.
Marital status: Married 19 years - original husband.
Children: None (see pets).
What is your idea of a perfect day off? A day at a dog show.
Last smart thing you did: Start my own dog training business.
Last dumb thing you did: Tried to give advice to the ``wrong'' person.
Favorite meal: Texas fajitas.
Favorite movies: ``Disclosure.''
Favorite song: ``Desperado.''
Last book read: Who has time!
Hobbies: Riding my Harley.
Secret vice: Wouldn't be a secret if I told you.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Actually, I am quite content.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? His T-shirt.
Favorite restaurant: El Azteca.
Your favorite night on the town: Any night I can find free to spend with my husband.
Favorite TV shows: ``ER,'' ``Chicago Hope'' and ``Wishbone.''
Favorite sport: Dog shows.
Last vacation: '94 Myrtle Beach bike rally.
Pets: Three Rottweilers - Junior, Bear and Scooter.
Worst job: Running a ceramic shop.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Overcoming intense shyness.
What would you like as your epitaph? ``Sit. Stay! Good dog!'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
by CNB