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 was named a Pioneer of Dog Agility for her significant and lasting contributions to the sport. She lives in Wylie. 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.

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