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The Salty Dawg Regionals Qualifier at K9 Water World is officially in the books—and Wednesday made sure we didn’t leave ...
06/22/2025

The Salty Dawg Regionals Qualifier at K9 Water World is officially in the books—and Wednesday made sure we didn’t leave without a story.

The plan was simple: jump Senior all weekend and finish her Dock Senior Excellent (DSX) title. But Wednesday had other plans. Today, she decided to throw down her first-ever Master jump
 and hit a new personal best of 20’ 9”. A full foot past her previous best. Just casually joining the 20-foot club like it’s no big deal. 😎💩

She’s now just one Senior jump away from her DSX and four more Master jumps from her Dock Master (DM). She may not have titled this weekend, but she still climbed higher.

The kicker? I forgot her collar at home this morning. (Yup.) Which meant Tyler couldn’t hold her on the dock the way he usually does. He had to adjust, and on her final jump, it pinched her a bit—she didn’t jump quite as well, understandably. But even with the awkward hold and the missing gear, she showed up for us. Like she always does. I am endlessly proud of this spicy, steady little dog.

This weekend was full of good dogs and the best people. Huge thanks to old friends, new friends, and everyone who made it such a great time— .whiskey.river .the.whippet and so many others— I’m looking at y’all! đŸ–€

We’re closing out the weekend with dinner at Ivar’s River Pub to celebrate. What did you do this weekend?

Happy 2nd Birthday, Wednesday. 🎁 đŸ–€You’re two today. And somehow it feels like you’ve just arrived—and like you’ve always...
06/18/2025

Happy 2nd Birthday, Wednesday. 🎁 đŸ–€

You’re two today. And somehow it feels like you’ve just arrived—and like you’ve always been here.

From the moment I met you, I felt something familiar. Like you already knew me. Like maybe you’d been mine before. There are days I look at you and have to do a double-take because I swear you’re Arwen—my first heart dog—come back to walk beside me again. The same soft eyes. The same quiet knowing. The same fierce love.

In two years, you’ve shown me what partnership can really look like. You’ve reminded me that it’s okay to be soft and serious at the same time. That consistency is its own kind of magic. That progress is rarely loud but kindness is.

You’ve done so much already. Tried seven sports, received five titles, impulsive road trips, I don’t know how many adventures, early mornings, long days, and late nights. But even more than what we’ve done is how you’ve shown up for it—with try, with heart, with that steady, soulful spark that’s all your own
and yet also not


Next year, we welcome your first puppies into the world. A new generation. And I hope we can give them even half of what you’ve given me.

Thank you for being you. For your trust, your joy, your chaos, and your grace. I love you in ways I’ll never have enough words for. You truly are special.

Here’s to another year and all that’s still to come. đŸ«¶đŸ»đŸ–€ This weekend we celebrate with our friends dock diving!

06/14/2025

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve enrolled in a Somatic Stress Release Certification Program! 🎓✹

This training dives deep into body-based techniques for recognizing, completing, and integrating stress responses—something I believe wilk be highly beneficial to develop and build somatic-based service dog tasks—specifically for psychiatric and autism service dogs. 🐕‍đŸŠș💛

Imagine a dog trained not just to interrupt anxiety or meltdowns, but to actively co-regulate, anchor a dissociative state, or gently help guide the body back into felt safety using cues that mirror somatic principles. That’s the kind of depth I want to bring into this work.

This is a passion project that blends science, embodiment, and the incredible bond between humans and their service dogs. I can’t wait to integrate what I’m learning into real-world, trauma-informed training practices.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported this journey so far—and if you’re curious about somatics, neurodivergent wellbeing, or service dog training, I’d love to connect. This is just the beginning. 🌀

Wrapping up a great weekend at K9 Water World with dinner at and our favorite girl. Wednesday qualified for finals toda...
06/09/2025

Wrapping up a great weekend at K9 Water World with dinner at and our favorite girl. Wednesday qualified for finals today—no podium finish, but a heart full of try and a spirit that never quits. She’s always our number one. đŸ„‡ đŸ–€ What did you do this weekend?

There’s something special about being surrounded by people who get it. Who cheer when your dog flies off the dock — and ...
06/08/2025

There’s something special about being surrounded by people who get it. Who cheer when your dog flies off the dock — and who know when it’s time for recovery, rest, and a really good massage.

Today at K9 Water World reminded me how lucky we are to have that kind of community.
Shock and Wednesday jumped their hearts out, and got trigger point massages from Heidi that had them both loose, happy, and ready for more.

It’s not just about the competition — it’s about the people, the dogs, and the care we put into both.

See you back at tomorrow!

06/06/2025

Tonight’s scent work practice was a big step for Wednesday — her first time playing the sniffy game at home without boxes.Tyler planted four blind hides, and this video is the raw session — the moments we’re proud of and the ones we had to work through. Her and I both had to work through some confusion on the first hide, Wednesday had some more confusion to push through on the third hide, but she stayed in it, and the last one? All confidence.We ended on that high note and celebrated with playtime! Not perfect — but real.

Dock season is in full swing, and Wednesday is dialed in.She’s strong, she’s soaked, and she’s loving every second on th...
06/04/2025

Dock season is in full swing, and Wednesday is dialed in.

She’s strong, she’s soaked, and she’s loving every second on the dock.

First of two trials this month coming up this weekend at — stay out of the splash zone if you don’t wanna get wet. 💩

Wednesday’s personal best is 19’9”. Will this be the event she jumps into Master? đŸ€”đŸ«Ł

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Happy 😛💩We spent Memorial Day weekend soaking up the sun in Aransas Pass with the amazing crew at , we made this trip...
05/27/2025

Happy 😛💩

We spent Memorial Day weekend soaking up the sun in Aransas Pass with the amazing crew at , we made this trip one for the books. đŸŸđŸŒŠ

Huge thanks to our fabulous host Elsa for opening up her beautiful facility to everyone. Your dock is a dream, and your hospitality was next level!

And Wednesday—what can I say? She’s growing up before my eyes. Confident, clever, cool & collected, stunning, and sweet
 this girl made me so proud this weekend. She’s coming into her own, and I’m just over here beaming. đŸ„č✹She is 4 Senior jumps closer to her DSX!

I don’t know when we will be able to make it back down to the coast, but we can’t wait for more splashes and smiles. Until next time, Aransas Pass! đŸ¶â˜€ïž

Cannonball status: activated!We are jumping again this weekend, but at for the first time! Will we see yall there?📾:
05/23/2025

Cannonball status: activated!
We are jumping again this weekend, but at for the first time! Will we see yall there?
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