Let me share something I’m embarrased about…

I worked in the real estate world when the market crashed in 2008. I suddenly found myself without work, a ton of debt, and no way to buy dog food. 

I didn’t want to go back to a cubicle or a sales job, so I decided to offer my services as a dog walker.

I was not making anywhere close to the amount of money I was used to, but surprisingly I didn’t care. 

I was doing what I loved, hanging out with dogs all day, and teaching people!

I don’t know anyone who cares more about the well-being of dogs than I do. I live for that moment when a dog gets a new skill down! That moment when I see it click in their mind, and they nail the exercise. I friggin love that moment.

I want to see that look on your dog’s face!

I’m curious… have you had a moment like this with your dog?

Have you taught them something new and gotten a bit too excited that they figured it out?! 

It’s the best feeling right?!

Here’s how my crazy dog trainer journey started:

I landed my very first, paid dog training customer from an ad on craigslist (remember that website?). I was amazed that anyone took me up on my offer for a 2 hour in-home training session for $50 because I had basically no experience. 

The first family I helped had a hyper English Mastiff named Aiden. He was terrorizing the entire house with all 200 lbs of enthusiasm he could muster. I remember leaving that session with my fingers crossed hoping they wouldn’t ask for their money back…