My journey into dog training truly began with my first dog, Sky. He was an incredible companion, full of love and personality—but he struggled deeply with separation anxiety. Through Sky, I learned how even small things we do early in a dog’s life can have a lasting impact on their behaviour and emotional well-being. Working through his challenges opened my eyes to the importance of understanding, patience, and proper guidance. Sky was my greatest teacher and the inspiration behind starting my own dog training business.

After Sky passed away, I felt a huge void in my heart. To honor his memory, I began fostering dogs in 2023 through an organization that rescues chihuahuas from Texas. Many of these dogs had come from heartbreaking circumstances — neglected, abandoned, or never having experienced real love. Fostering taught me the true power of patience, trust, and compassion. It also gave me hands-on experience working with small breeds, each with their own unique story and needs.

For the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of working hands-on with a professional dog training company, gaining valuable experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments. During this time, I’ve helped dogs learn manners, overcome behavioral challenges, and develop reliable obedience. I’ve also had the opportunity to assist with service dog training, including public access work, which has been incredibly rewarding and deepened my understanding of specialized support training.

In early 2025, I took my passion a step further by completing a three-month course in Manitoba, where I learned to train service dogs. During that time, I gained valuable experience in kennel management, task training, and public access work. One of the most rewarding moments of my career so far was training a service dog who was later paired with a veteran living with PTSD. Seeing how that dog changed someone’s life reaffirmed exactly why I do what I do.