Highpoint Paws & Purpose

06/02/2026

Happy Pride month from us here at Highpoint ❤️

05/29/2026

How awesome for a Conservation K9!

Meet Blue! 🐾

Thanks to support from Grand Canyon Conservancy, Grand Canyon National Park is welcoming a new four-legged member to the wildlife management team. “Blue,” a trained Conservation K-9, is helping wildlife staff reduce human-wildlife conflicts in busy areas of the South Rim.

Blue is a certified Catahoula Leopard Hound trained to safely haze habituated elk and bighorn sheep away from developed areas where close interactions with visitors can become dangerous for both people and wildlife. Using barking and herding pressure — while always leashed and under handler control — Blue helps encourage wildlife to return to more natural habitat and behavior.

Blue officially began field operations on May 18 and will primarily work in high visitor-use areas including the El Tovar Complex, Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Maswik Lodge, Mather Campground services area, and the Grand Canyon School.

This new Conservation K-9 Pilot Project is part of a science-based effort to improve visitor safety, reduce wildlife conflicts, and help keep wildlife wild.

Learn more about Blue and Conservation K9 Program here: www.nps.gov/articles/000/conservation-k9-blue.htm

📷 NPS Photo

04/19/2026

Great advice from our equine vet friends!

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03/31/2026

Don’t ask me for advice then get upset when I respond honestly.

03/26/2026

For anyone who has questions about tools, always feel free to ask- I’m an open book.

02/19/2026

02/16/2026

One of my all time favorite handler/trainers - Omi - is a 10yo girl! You’re never too young (or old!) to train your pups and build an everlasting bond. ❤️

02/16/2026

The basket I donated to the Henrico Humane Society Paws For a Cause Gala has gone live! Ready for bids! ❤️

This curated basket from Highpoint Paws & Purpose has everything you need to get started with training for your furry friend! This package includes:*60-minute lesson*50' check line*Mendota Slip Lead*Plus t...

02/13/2026

I’m planning to host a CGC Prep class next month, and wanted to gather interest for the class listing. Six spots open! Pups must be one year of age at “graduation.” Email or text me to let me know!
Also, an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class too - 6 spots as well :)

01/28/2026

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