Hello!
This blog is dedicated to documenting my adventures with Aspen.
About the Canine
Aspen came under the care of my wife and I about a year ago. He lived the first two years of his life mostly in a crate and, as a result of his overall lack of socialization, he struggles with:
Resource-guarding
Barrier Frustration
Leash Reactivity
Touch Sensitivity
Separation Anxiety
We follow R+ and LIMA training methods only!
We are starting to participate in dog-powered sports and hike regularly.
About the Humans
I am an avid podcast listener and canine enthusiast. My guardianship of Aspen has encouraged me to pursue canine knowledge in a more professional capacity.
I started my journey towards a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) certification, and hope to turn my hobbyist passion into many professional opportunities!
My wife is a very patient and understanding first-time dog owner—and cat enthusiast.
Thank you for joining us on our journey!

















