09/18/2026
I was drawn into this industry because I absolutely love dogs and everything about them. But just as importantly, I love being their advocate. Despite the obvious differences between them and us, dogs can’t speak like humans. They can’t rationalize like humans or explain why they’re struggling. But they are constantly communicating with us—we just have to learn how to listen.
Ever since I was a child, I’ve spent an incredible amount of time studying dogs: observing them, educating myself on how they learn and process the world around them, and gaining knowledge through years of firsthand experience. And the more I learn, the more I realize how much our responsibility to them matters.
Our business here is primarily focused on helping handlers train their own hunting companions, and we’re pretty steadfast about staying in that lane. But at the end of the day, I still see myself as an advocate for the dog. Recently, I’ve taken in a few special cases. While they happen to be hunting breeds, their time here has very little to do with hunting.
This little man got himself into some trouble and was brought here by owners who were desperate for help. At eight months old, he is a high-energy, impulsive young dog who lacks self-regulation, structure and appropriate direction. Add adolescent hormones and energy that hasn’t always been channeled appropriately, and the results can become overwhelming and potentially dangerous.
But behavior is communication. He needed us to look at the whole picture, establish boundaries, give him appropriate outlets for his energy, teach him how to regulate himself, and hold him accountable while giving him opportunities to make better choices. He’s been in “boot camp” for nearly two weeks now, and we’re beginning to see considerable changes. Less impulsivity. Less frantic energy. More appropriate responses. More moments where he stops, thinks and settles himself instead of immediately reacting.
There is still work to do, and there are no shortcuts or guarantees with a case like this. But watching a dog begin to understand what is expected of him and seeing the pressure and chaos slowly replaced by clarity is incredibly rewarding.
