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Consistency is key to maintaining your dog’s training, but sometimes a little extra guidance is needed along the way. An...
10/09/2026

Consistency is key to maintaining your dog’s training, but sometimes a little extra guidance is needed along the way. And that’s okay! 🤍

My touch-up sessions are discounted private lessons exclusively for previous clients who want to revisit skills, strengthen obedience, work through a few struggles, or simply get a little help getting back on track.

You don’t have to figure everything out on your own! I’m still here to support you and your dog long after your original training program is complete. Training doesn’t end when your program does!

If your pup could use a refresher, send me a message and let’s get something scheduled!

Dog owners, I want to know!What’s the ONE thing you wish your dog was better at right now?Recall? Leash walking? Jumping...
10/01/2026

Dog owners, I want to know!

What’s the ONE thing you wish your dog was better at right now?

Recall? Leash walking? Jumping? Place? Reactivity? Just… listening when you say their name for the 47th time? 😂

Drop it below! I want to know what everyone is working on with their dogs right now.

Some people ease into the weekend. Moss launches. 😂This weekend is packed with errands, family game night, hunting, chur...
09/18/2026

Some people ease into the weekend. Moss launches. 😂

This weekend is packed with errands, family game night, hunting, church, and a pool tournament for Hunter!

What are you guys up to this weekend?
📸: Wolves Element Photography

A question I get asked pretty often: “What do you feed your dogs?”So, here ya go! 👇🏼🐶Eukanuba has been our go-to since t...
09/10/2026

A question I get asked pretty often: “What do you feed your dogs?”

So, here ya go! 👇🏼🐶

Eukanuba has been our go-to since the beginning of this year, and I have not been disappointed! Between daily life, sports, and hunting, this food does the job. I don’t feel like I need to feed cups upon cups just to keep them fueled, which is especially important with how active my dogs are and everything I ask them to do.

I’m pretty particular about what goes into their bowls. Nutrition plays such a big role in their overall health, energy, and performance, so it’s something I don’t take lightly.

There are a million dog food options out there, but this is what works really well for our crew! 🤎🐾

🐾 CGC Testing Night! 🐾I’m looking at hosting a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing night for anyone wanting to officially ...
09/01/2026

🐾 CGC Testing Night! 🐾

I’m looking at hosting a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing night for anyone wanting to officially test their dog’s manners and skills!

💰 $25 per dog to test
📅 No date set yet — I’m looking for a weekday evening or weekend that works best for everyone.

I’d also be open to offering AKC Trick Dog testing the same day for anyone interested in earning a Trick Dog title!

If you’d be interested in participating, comment below or message me with what days/times generally work best for you. Once I have an idea of interest, I’ll pick a date!

Let’s get those pups some titles!

🇨🇦 Canada Dock Diving Regionals 🇨🇦Moss absolutely SURPRISED me this weekend. This goofy yellow dog showed up ready to wo...
08/28/2026

🇨🇦 Canada Dock Diving Regionals 🇨🇦

Moss absolutely SURPRISED me this weekend. This goofy yellow dog showed up ready to work, and he was on fire!!!!

🥈 2nd — Senior HydroDash
Moss always teeters between Master and senior times, so I struggle to know how much to encourage him to swim back. So he truly just does whatever he wants for speed. I simply cannot be upset with a casual 2nd place.

🥉 3rd — Senior Air Retrieve
This one was HUGE. Moss had only ever grabbed 14’ twice before this weekend, and he ended up reaching all the way to 17’, into the next division! 😭

🏅 4th — Senior Distance
He actually tied for 3rd, but ended up taking 4th by just 6 inches based on season average. Talk about CLOSE!

🏆 1st — Senior HARD Charger Award
This award can only be attempted by competing in all three events, and somehow this little dude came out on top!

Funniest Swim — HydroDash
Because of course Moss had to make sure he won something for being ridiculous, too. 😂

He even came home with a tote bag full of treats & goodies!

The BEST part? We now have automatic invites to Nationals for both HydroDash AND Air Retrieve! We’re still waiting to see if Distance earns us an invite too. 👀

I couldn’t be more proud of this dog. The ribbons are amazing, but watching him push past what I thought were his limits is what I’ll remember most.

What a weekend. What a dog. ❤️🇨🇦

In honor of National Dog Day, I had to share some of my favorite photos of the dogs. Of course they all happen to be dog...
08/27/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, I had to share some of my favorite photos of the dogs. Of course they all happen to be dog sporting event photos. Between fastcat, dock diving, and scentwork.

I have been working hands on with dogs going on 9 years and I truly cannot imagine my life any other way. I want to say thank you, to every person who has trusted me with their dogs. Whether that was boarding, daycare, training, or anything in between.

This month we’ve lost two of my family dogs. Days like today make me cherish my boys and these photos more than ever. I hope each of your dogs got some extra treats today. Love your dogs yesterday, today, and tomorrow!

Today we say goodbye to another one of my families dogs. Loosing a dog is never something we want, but this old man hurt...
08/24/2026

Today we say goodbye to another one of my families dogs. Loosing a dog is never something we want, but this old man hurts me a little more.

You see, I don’t remember most of my childhood into high school. I hardly remember a time before this dog. He was the dog who I’d share juice boxes with, the dog I saw for the first time give unconditional love, and who truly started my love of labs.

Throughout my life, Drake will always be the dog I compare my lab to. Even before today, I’ve compared Moss to Drake. Their loyalty to their person is unmatched. Their presence is always known.

Through our years of selfies, each year they got harder and harder to get. This last one was the hardest yet. I will love you forever Drake.

Here’s your reminder we only have so many years with our dogs. Don’t forget to love them, because one day they won’t physically be here.

Last year Moss was invited to regionals for only one event and placed 3rd, over hundreds of dogs. This year he was invit...
08/20/2026

Last year Moss was invited to regionals for only one event and placed 3rd, over hundreds of dogs. This year he was invited for all 3 events. Let’s see what he can accomplish!

See you soon Canada!

08/13/2026

Bumper is over the moon excited about being back to our weekly scheduled therapy visits. Can you tell?? 🥹💕

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Sioux Falls, SD

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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(605)9517176

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