Roberta was first introduced to nose work in 2012 with the hope of being able to help her little dog Skeeter's anxiety and significant sound sensitivities. Not only did it help her build tremendous coping skills and confidence, but it saved her when she lost her eyes to glaucoma. Roberta has been hooked on the benefits of nose work since that time, and her enthusiasm for "all-things-Nosework" has led her to travel coast-to-coast attending many Camps, continuing education workshops and seminars, and countless NACSW Nose Work trials. She is also involved with all aspects of NACSW Nose Work trials and has hosted, been a volunteer coordinator, and has volunteered at all positions. In addition, Roberta is a CNWI, a CO and Judge for ORT's, and a NACSW Trial CO and Judge.

Roberta has worked professionally with dogs for over 35 years in the Veterinary Medical field and received her DVM in 2000. She built a start-up Veterinary Practice in Northeastern IL from the ground up that served a grateful community for almost 25 years. Roberta's ability to read and understand dog behaviors helped her become a caring, compassionate, and capable veterinarian. This background has also given her a different perspective and education on the many applications for Nose Work for our canine companions.

Understanding the strong and beneficial connection we humans have with our canine friends-and how Nose Work beautifully complements this-motivates Roberta to enthusiastically share the joy of Nose Work with as many people as she can! Roberta lives in Lake Villa, IL and shares a home with her hounds Chirp (SMT X 2) and Skeeter (NW3), and her spouse Donna Rauch (SRL) and "fuzzies" Beaker (ELT 3) and Squeak.