When I imagined dog ownership, I saw long walks, quiet evenings, & a friend that would make life feel cozy. What I didn’t expect were the anxious meltdowns, the embarrassing moments in public, or the frustration that made me question if I was even cut out for this.

Dear Owner was born out of those moments. In these pages, I share the real stories—the ones that left me feeling hopeless, but also the ones that reshaped me. Through every challenge, my dogs have taught me resilience, patience, boundaries, and a voice I didn’t know I had.

This isn’t a training manual. It’s a collection of reflections from my own journey as a dog trainer with some real life stories too. My hope is that as you read, you’ll feel less alone, more understood, and reminded that the dog in front of you—whether easy or challenging—might just be the one you needed all along.