24/10/2025
                                            What a whirlwind! Thank you so much to the Better Business Bureau Cincinnati for setting up this beautiful gala and continuing to highlight our local businesses, big and small! Thank you to the judges who chose Custom Canine Obedience as one of the three Spark Award winners! Thank you to Senator Jon Husted and Regional Director Derek Chancellor for taking the time to recognize some of the winners and encouraging local businesses to continue striving for excellence!
Thank you to my parents, Bruce and Debbie for coming with me to the gala and your continued support throughout this journey.  Thank you to the rest of my family and friends who have all been a pivotal driving force behind the mission through encouragement and support.
Thank you to my mentor, Mike Dixon of Tri-State Canine Obedience who is a huge part of me being where I am today and setting the example of what running a training business with integrity and compassion looks like. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at the Clermont County Animal Shelter who make the shelter side of training so much fun and work so hard to help improve the lives of the dogs there everyday.
Most of all, a HUGE thank you to all of CCO’s past and current clients (and their dogs) for their support and being great pet owners! You are why this company exists. Thank you for trusting CCO with your pets and working so hard! I LOVE seeing not only your amazing progress, but watching you and your dogs build your relationships and confidence together and take on the world!
Lastly, congratulations to all the 2025 Torch and Spark Awards finalists and winners. It was so fun meeting a lot of you, keep striving for excellence!