08/27/2026
🐾 Happy International Dog Day 🐾
Today is a day that feels especially meaningful to me because dogs have shaped so much of my life.
Of course, I’m incredibly grateful for my own four dogs. They have taught me more than I could ever put into words and have played a huge part in making me the person, trainer, and dog lover I am today.
But when I think about what dogs mean to me, I think about so much more than my own four.
I think about every dog who has walked through the doors of Eager Ears. The puppies who were just beginning to discover the world. The dogs who needed a little extra patience and understanding. The ones who struggled, grew, surprised us, and celebrated their wins along the way.
I’m grateful for every single dog who has trusted me enough to learn with me, and for every owner who has trusted me with a piece of their family. Every dog I’ve had the privilege of working with has taught me something, challenged me to grow, and reminded me why I love what I do.
Dogs have given me a career I’m passionate about, a purpose I’m proud of, and countless relationships and memories I wouldn’t have otherwise had.
So today, I’m celebrating all of them—the four who call my home theirs, and every dog who has crossed my path along the way. ❤️
I truly wouldn’t be who I am today without dogs, and I’ll never stop being grateful for that.
Happy International Dog Day. 🐶❤️