Patty Drom, shown with dog Piper, her current competition dog, was recently inducted into the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Hall of Fame. Drom, of Wylie, was named a “Pioneer of Dog Agility” for her significant and lasting contributions to the sport. Courtesy photo

After nearly four decades of dedication to dog agility, Patty Drom has been named a “Pioneer of Dog Agility” and inducted into the U.S. Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes Drom’s lasting contributions to the sport, solidifying her legacy as a leader and innovator in the field.

Drom recently retired after 29 years of running her Wylie-based business, Dallas Dog Sports, a dog agility training facility she founded in 1995.

According to the USDAA, Drom was instrumental in the growth of dog agility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area through her teaching, judging, and show hosting.
“The trials hosted at her facility provided an opportunity for the sport to grow in the area,” the USDAA said.

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