Ashley Brown

Like most kids, my dream of all dreams was to have a dog. That dream came true when I was only six, and I haven’t been without dogs since (though, shout out to my early college self for making it through away from our family dog). Growing up, I wanted to be a veterinarian/artist. You could always find me either running around outside with my dogs or drawing dogs, horses, and every other animal my little self could commit to paper. I took a few detours along the way, but I like to think that little me would be quite pleased to see the veterinarian-adjacent career we eventually settled into. 
 
I entered the world of dog training, and specifically service dog training, when I approached Molli for help training my first service dog, Charlie. Little did I know just how much that pup was going to change my life. My service dogs since, Charlie, Indigo, and now Maggie, have very literally given me my life back in ways I was afraid to imagine possible. Each has had their own role and impact on my life, and I will forever love them for that (and for being their goofy, furry selves). 
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Coming full circle, I now have the chance to offer that same hope to others. I love the bonding, connection, and “ah ha!” moments of early obedience training all the way to the deep relief and hope of more advanced training and service taskwork. This isn’t a road I could have imagined walking, but you can bet I wouldn’t trade it for the world.