My path to a career in dog training began in 2020 after I adopted a one year old, black, Labrador Retriever mix, named Dakota. Once she settled into our home and entered the “teenage phase,” I became overwhelmed with some of her unwanted behaviors. Returning her to the rescue was not an option for me because we had already grown attached to each other. Therefore, my only choice was to completely immerse myself into the world of dog training. During my journey, I sympathized with other struggling dog owners, and I felt a strong desire to help them by sharing what I had learned. As a result, I decided to pursue a more formal education by enrolling in Woofs of Wisdom’s “Trainer Academy” program. It provided me with the in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience needed to teach others, which led to my role as a professional dog trainer. I furthered my commitment to dog training by earning my certification through Woofs of Wisdom, WOW-CDT 004.
I encourage everyone to become lifelong learners with their dogs. After Dakota had an understanding of basic obedience and manners, I made sure to continue training with her. There is always room for improvement, and there are so many fun ways to learn and practice in the real world. For example, everything from pack walks to parkour will help to strengthen your bond, improve communication, and exercise your dog’s mind and body to live a happy and healthy life with you. I am proud to report that Dakota earned six American Kennel Club titles: Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Advanced CGC Community Canine, Urban CGC, Trick Dog Novice, Trick Dog Intermediate, and Trick Dog Advanced.
Although Dakota crossed the rainbow bridge in November 2024 from lymphoma cancer, I am dedicated to upholding her memory by sharing the valuable lessons she taught me. My goal is for all dog owners to live enjoyable lives with their pets, where the dogs are active members of the family and partake in all of the everyday adventures of life Every dog is worth the effort that you put into them because what they will give you in return is immeasurable.
I encourage everyone to become lifelong learners with their dogs. After Dakota had an understanding of basic obedience and manners, I made sure to continue training with her. There is always room for improvement, and there are so many fun ways to learn and practice in the real world. For example, everything from pack walks to parkour will help to strengthen your bond, improve communication, and exercise your dog’s mind and body to live a happy and healthy life with you. I am proud to report that Dakota earned six American Kennel Club titles: Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Advanced CGC Community Canine, Urban CGC, Trick Dog Novice, Trick Dog Intermediate, and Trick Dog Advanced.
Although Dakota crossed the rainbow bridge in November 2024 from lymphoma cancer, I am dedicated to upholding her memory by sharing the valuable lessons she taught me. My goal is for all dog owners to live enjoyable lives with their pets, where the dogs are active members of the family and partake in all of the everyday adventures of life Every dog is worth the effort that you put into them because what they will give you in return is immeasurable.
