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Guiding Canines Any Issue. Reserve your board and train now for October and November!
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10/17/2026

Last year, I trained a dog who never really left my thoughts. When his owner surrendered him to me this July due to no fault of his own, it came with a lot of trust and a quiet promise I made to him, that I’d find him somewhere he felt safe and wanted. Over the weekend, that promise finally landed. MaryLou had just lost her husband of seventy years and her home had gotten very quiet. She hoped for a companion to fill the quiet with presence, to give and receive love, to share simple routines. Watching them together felt like relief and love at once. I’m deeply thankful to Mary Lou, and to him for trusting us both. He’s home.

Congratulations to Bojangles, Sullivan, Hank, and Azaria! We overcame a lot together! From fear reactivity to kids to re...
10/12/2026

Congratulations to Bojangles, Sullivan, Hank, and Azaria! We overcame a lot together! From fear reactivity to kids to resource guarding and being spicy (aka Bojangles) 😂. We also had some puppies doing introductions to basics!

Still please reach out as we will be starting a cancelation list and if there are some odd end dates we can make work! ...
10/12/2026

Still please reach out as we will be starting a cancelation list and if there are some odd end dates we can make work!

10/05/2026

Jack had been told no more than once when it came to getting a service dog due to complexity of his needs, but we weren’t ready to accept that the right dog wasn’t out there for him. A trainer friend went to the shelter to evaluate Cross after Jack met Cross to make sure Cross was up for the task. Together we made the call to take a chance, and Cross was adopted. For the next few months, Jack and his mom worked with him, giving him room to settle and grow. Then Cross came to me. We trained for 18 weeks, tackling all the skills, public access, the tasks, the pieces Jack had been told might be too much. This past weekend was supposed to be a simple visit. A weekend home, then back to me. Jack expected to hand Cross back with a hug and a see you soon. But we had a different plan. Cross wasn’t coming back with me. After all that work, all that waiting, it was time for Cross to go home for good, as Jack’s service dog in training. His mom and I are closely still working together to keep making progress. Watching that moment, knowing how many doors had closed before this one finally opened, it was everything. Congratulations, Jack and Cross. You earned this.

Every opportunity is a training opportunity!
09/23/2026

Every opportunity is a training opportunity!

Bojangles is a small guy with a big personality 😂 it took him a few days to warm up to us and now we’ve got belly rubs!!...
09/23/2026

Bojangles is a small guy with a big personality 😂 it took him a few days to warm up to us and now we’ve got belly rubs!! I’m honored 🤣

09/22/2026

I’m a professional pez dispenser and Cross is a professional treat eater 😂

09/21/2026

Whoever adopts Captain, let us know! We are happy to offer 1-2 free sessions to get you off on the right paw!

09/19/2026

Congratulations Moki! He was a dog who had been in 4-5 different homes by the age of 5 due to anxiety and reactive behavior. His new owners actually saw the potential in him and invested in training. We are here to keep dogs in the home. We definitely achieved that goal today! This picture definitely says more than a thousand words! Congratulations Tom, Sue and Moki!!

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Piedmont, SC
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