10/16/2025
Taking the long way & loving the journey with him. ❤️
I’d be lying if I told you I haven’t doubted the process and taking the long way. I’d be lying if I told you I haven’t felt “behind” when I see other people with dogs farther along, in less time. I’d be lying if I said it’s easy to trust the process, but here I am. People will think “yeah, but you’re a dog trainer.” You’re right, I am. I’m also human and Detection is newer to me and I’m continuing to learn a new skill and train an Explosives Detection dog at the same time. Just because I’m a trainer doesn’t mean I’m immune to the doubts and questioning the process of something new. Honestly, I’m still always questioning things and processes with pet dogs in the way of growth. Don’t stop challenging yourself. Just because it looks easy for someone, doesn’t mean it has been. Don’t get stuck inside a comfortable box either-learn something new. I absolutely LOVE learning Detection. I love watching the dogs use their natural abilities and channeling those.
Thanks to for knowledge & putting on great seminars and for help/coaching and knowledge in my journey. Huge thanks to Kerstin for pulling Bagel 🥯 Boi from the CA shelter for me, hours before he was euthanized. .tap.craig also had some good tips too that I implemented that were super helpful. .shepherd.girl because I know if I ever need to bounce ideas around, I can. My good friend Kelly also for spoiling Bagel 🥯 Boi (she spoils all my dogs)& being his biggest cheerleader (besides me-haha).
I haven’t done this alone…hardly anyone has.
We’re not there yet-we’ve still got a ways to go, but I’m thoroughly enjoying the challenge and the process.