10/04/2026
Yesterday we had the opportunity to go out and support Precision Dog Sport at a local event in their area, and it was one of those days that quietly reminds me why I love this work so much.
We spent the day talking with local pet owners about training, exchanging ideas, catching up on local news, and simply enjoying a beautiful day with our dogs. The weather couldn’t have been better, and getting to show people just how capable our dogs can become with time, consistency, and effort was incredibly rewarding.
Sometimes it’s these small moments that bring everything back into perspective for me.
I care deeply about the welfare of dogs and about helping them learn how to live successfully alongside us. But somewhere along the way, dog training also gave me something I never expected—a community.
This industry can be incredibly cutthroat and judgmental. I’ve experienced my fair share of that firsthand, which makes me even more grateful for the trainers who welcomed me with open arms, supported me, challenged me, taught me, and ultimately became some of my closest friends. I found a family in this community, and I’ll never take that for granted.
And then there’s Stevie.
The unity I feel with her, the trust between us, and the love and support we give one another is something I sometimes forget didn’t just happen overnight. There were countless hours, lessons, mistakes, wins, and quiet repetitions that built what we have today.
Watching her beside me yesterday reminded me just how far we’ve come.
She is truly a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love.
Days like yesterday remind me that this job has given me so much more than a career. It has given me purpose, friendships, community, and dogs who have changed my life forever. 🤍
