Meet Kyla.

Growing up in a strict “No Pets” household never stopped me from wanting a dog. I challenged my parents every way I could think of. It started with me pretending to be a dog, then evolved into reading educational books and eventually sneaking strays through my bedroom window so they’d have a warm place to sleep. Every morning, I’d let them back out before waking my parents and showing them just how badly those dogs wanted to stay.                           

         Eventually, the “No Pets” rule finally collapsed, and I got my first dog, Cadence; the dog-aggressive Jack Russell who completely changed the direction of my life.

Not long after, I was DIY’ing Dog Sports by building homemade agility courses out of junk in the backyard and bribing Cadence over them with Cheerios. 

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Around 11 years old, I found a newspaper ad for dog training and immediately knew I had found my world. My instructor was ahead of his time. It was rare to find someone who could hold a training chain in one hand and Martha Stewart liver treats in the other.

All while explaining how nuance mattered more than blindly following one philosophy. It was a heavy concept for an 11-year-old, but I wanted to understand all of it.

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Since then, I’ve spent years pursuing continued education from renowned trainers around the world, diving deeper into dog behavior, training theory, and competitive dog sports. What started as beginner-friendly competitions slowly turned into achievements in sports I never imagined myself competing in. 

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Between my insatiable appetite for learning and my years immersed in dog sports, I’ve also found one of the most rewarding parts of the journey: helping others grow. Whether I’m working with dogs, mentoring students, or exploring new ideas, I value curiosity, originality, and the willingness to keep evolving.

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