09/16/2025
Tonight on our walk, I caught myself thinking… how did we get here? Off leash, calm, connected, happy, IN A BUSY NEIGHBORHOOD!!!
This dog has taken me through seasons of chaos, frustration, and self-doubt. There were (are) days I wondered if I was enough, or if I could ever give him what he needed. There were so many tears and sleepless nights. There were talks of “He should be put down, he’s not safe”. But somehow, in all the messy moments, we have found our way forward.
I’ve learned to set boundaries for everyone’s safety and not be uncomfortable about it. I’ve found my voice. I’ve uncovered parts of myself I didn’t know were waiting beneath the surface. Not perfect. But better than we were.
I just finished reading new book “Dear Owner” and looking back, I realize the dog I didn’t expect has become the dog I needed most. Mulligan had stretched me, challenged me, changed me. And in the process, I’ve grown into someone stronger, steadier, and more whole. I’m still here because of him;
Because this journey isn’t just about who my dog becomes. It’s about who I become because of him. And because of him, I get to help you, my dear clients. I KNOW your struggles. I WALK your path. I SEE it all.
And tonight, I’m grateful for every messy step, every imperfect day, and every quiet walk that reminds me how far we’ve come. I promise. It gets better.✨🐾
