WCRL Inducts Cindy Warren into 2025 Hall of Fame

Warren honored for Meritorious Service to the sport.

World Cynosport^® Rally (WCRL) is pleased to announce that Cindy Warren has been inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of her Meritorious Service to the sport. 

Cindy has been a devoted advocate, teacher and leader in the rally community for more than two decades. She began training around 2002 under the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). After relocating to Ohio, she brought the sport to the Columbus area through her club, Wild Weavers, which later hosted the region’s first trial in January 2007. Since then, her work as an instructor and judge has been instrumental in growing and sustaining rally throughout the Midwest.  

Today, Cindy teaches both rally and agility as the training manager of Golden Acres Dog Training Center (Pataskala, Ohio). She focuses on positive skill training that is both fun and confidence-building for dogs and their handlers. Her competitive record, which includes numerous WCRL championships and several top 20 national rankings, reflects her commitment to excellence and teamwork in the ring, and many of her students have gone on to compete in national breed specialty events in rally.  

Additionally, Cindy has served as a trial organizer, course builder, ring steward, awards coordinator and volunteer manager countless times throughout her career, often volunteering for several roles at a single event. She is known for her generosity and ability to inspire those around her, ensuring that all participants continue to learn and have fun no matter where they are in their rally journey.  

Cindy’s endless dedication to and passion for the sport have earned her WCRL’s 2025 Meritorious Service Award. Congratulations!