Pearl E. Holmes

I think of her every so often and miss her encouraging words

Pearl means so much to our family. She taught me how to be a good dog owner to our Weimar, Hayley and our Doberman/Great Dane, Strider. I enjoyed her from the moment I met her. She had a perfect balance of sternness and a huge heart full of love. She touched and changed so many lives for the better.
It alway blessed me so much to see her light up any time I was in the store with the dogs, or my children.
Every time I was running errands near the Petsmart store, I would look for...

I met Pearl as a trainer at petsmart, but she was so much more than our trainer. She was my dear friend and I miss her so very much.

Pearl was a very good big Sis. Will miss her

Knowing Pearl, I know she would be "correcting my behavior" with a stern "naaah" for being sad, but it is impossible not to be. Thank you for everything you did for us and for your teachings. Goliath, Maria Elena and I will truly miss you. I regret not being able to say good bye my friend. We'll see you upstairs.

I got to know Pearl from her testing of my dog and I for Love on a leash. I always made it a point to stop and talk to her when I was at Petsmart. When I heard she had passed, my heart broke. She will be missed so much.

We will truly miss Pearl. She was a no
nonsense trainer, and had a big heart for the therapy dog programs of all kinds.
God bless you, Pearl.

I did not know Pearl except as a dog trainer at PetSmart. She was stern, no nonsense, and kind. She seemed to have a true calling to help animals and their fumbling new owners. We will remember her words of wisdom for years to come.