Animals have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, there was rarely a moment I wasn’t found with a furry friend by my side — whether it was a puppy, a horse, or a goat. That early connection to animals shaped not only my childhood but the career path I would later pursue.

After nearly a decade working in retail management and picking up animal care jobs on the side, I realized my true passion was working with dogs. What started as private training for friends quickly grew into something more. I officially transitioned into dog training by accepting a position with a local training company in Southern Utah, where I gained valuable hands-on experience working with a wide variety of dogs and behaviors. That experience deepened my commitment to continuing my education, expanding my skillset, and offering a more individualized, relationship-based training approach.