10/07/2025
Meet Lauren and Stella! Here’s their amazing journey:
Stella didn’t just become my best friend—she gave me a new purpose.
Through her, I discovered my passion for dog training. It all started with puppy kindergarten classes, where I fell in love with the process of learning and growing together. We became a team, and I was hooked. We took every class our local training facility offered, and with each one, my passion deepened—not just for training dogs, but for working with Stella.
Watching her thrive in group classes, mastering new skills, and having fun along the way was inspiring. I knew I wanted to help others experience that same joy. I enrolled in Animal Behavior College and graduated in March 2022 as a Certified Dog Trainer. Soon after, I was hired to teach dog training classes at the very place where our journey began. The best part? Stella was right by my side as our demo dog for every class.
Together, we’ve explored a wide range of dog sports—Rally Obedience, Agility, Barn Hunt, Happy Ratters, FastCAT, and Dock Diving. Each new adventure brought us closer and introduced us to an incredible community of dog lovers. Stella continues to amaze me with her enthusiasm, intelligence, and heart.
I can’t wait to see where the next five years take us. Here’s to Stella—the dog who changed everything, and the best teammate I could ever ask for.
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