10/29/2026
Happy 11th birthday to the girl who started it all. ❤️
As many of you know, Koda is my retired service dog. I got her when I was just 16 years old, with the goal of training her to become my psychiatric service dog. Little did I know just how much she would change my life.
She helped me graduate high school, navigate college, and find my way through some of the most important years of my life. She’s traveled with me to California, Florida, Colorado, and countless places in between. More than anything, she’s the reason I fell in love with dog training and ultimately started High Peaks Canine.
As she gets older, it’s bittersweet. Part of me wishes I could slow down time, but I’m also reminded of just how much she’s given me and how important it is to soak up every moment we still have together.
Even in retirement, she’s still the best cuddler, always up for an adventure, and somehow continues to be my go-to demo dog. She’s truly my once-in-a-lifetime dog.
Thank you, Koda, for growing up with me, teaching me more than you’ll ever know, and being my best girl through it all.
Here’s to 11 years of adventures, unconditional love, and a whole lot of memories. ❤️
