The Hero Dogs

01/07/2026

We’ll be at Global Pet Expo but dog dad will be giving presentations at SC EMS Symposium!

When a call escalates quickly, EMS providers are expected to stay calm, take control, and make the right decisions under pressure.

At the 2026 SCEMSA Symposium, the South Carolina EMS Association brings proven guidance to one of the most complex challenges in the field: psychiatric and behavioral emergencies.

Firefighter paramedic Zachary Callahan shares real world, scenario based strategies designed to help providers confidently assess, stabilize, and support patients in crisis while maintaining scene control and protecting provider safety.

Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies
This session equips you with practical tools you can use immediately, including:

▪️A clear framework for assessing behavioral emergencies
▪️De-escalation techniques for high stress encounters
▪️Communication strategies that improve safety on complex scenes

March 25 to 27 | Myrtle Beach
Register at scemsa.org/symposium

Challenging calls do not have to feel uncertain. Build confidence, sharpen your response, and strengthen your toolkit this March.

Early Bird registration ends February 20, 2026. Secure your spot and save.

01/07/2026

Show your dog some love and Let Them Sniff Their Heart Out.

SAVE THIS DATE IN YOUR CALENAR folks, as the Coastal Canine Clubs first Nose Work Event will be on February 8th from 1-4pm. Comment below if you can't wait to attend the event!

We couldn't be more thankful to K-9 Control Training for sponsoring this event and we hope you'll join us. We will be having a few vendors offering dog treats, chews and unique scent vessels plus, we will have an equipment exchange! Drop off your gear for free and/or pick some up for just $5.

Event is on a first come first served basis and cash, Venmo and Paypal will be accepted day of the event at the door.

We will be offering Novice, Advanced and Superior searches set by an experienced UKC, AKC and C-Wags Judge. Hides will be set with UKC guidelines in mind for containers, vehicle, exterior, and interior. All Sniffing participants are welcome regardless of what venue you compete in. No coaching will be available, and each element will be timed.

🩷Exterior searches - 1 novice, 1 advanced - run together superior.
🩷Vehicle searches - 1 novice, 1 advanced.
🩷Containers - Advanced with marked distractions and two hides.
🩷Downstairs Interior searches - 1 novice, 1 advanced - run together superior.
❤️BONUS (for our all-elements participants) - Upstairs Interior search 1 novice, 1 advanced

Get a lot of Sniff for your buck! $50 for all elements plus the bonus or $15 per element.

Come have fun with your dog!

01/05/2026

Yesterday I went out with the goal of finding a small field we could practice disc at. In such a heavily populated area, it’s not easy. We tried two different places where someone else had their dog off leash before the third place won. We got a quick practice session in and I was able to snap these shots.

This year I’m participating in a 52 weeks of dog photography group and I hope I can stick with it. The first photo was my submission. Our prompt this month (optional) is motion. It was too hard for me to get a photo of a catch because I can’t do all the things at once, so a retrieve photo had to do!

And kudos to my little puppy for jumping out of the car and going straight into a game of disc rollers with no acclimation. She’s the nosiest thing and struggles to focus on tasks in new places. We ended before she got bored.

Have you began working towards something this year? The approach of the new year is always heavy on me, but once we make it over the hump, I’m always ready to go! 🙌

01/02/2026

One of my aspirations for 2026 is to get out and hike more, especially with the kids. When they were small, I envisioned us being a family who got out in nature often and hiked all over. Let me tell you, it didn’t happen. My kids have hardly hiked a day in their life. But I’ve decided I want that to change. I want to see mountain tops and waterfalls and I want them to see them too.

This year I purchased the subscription for thanks to having a discount code and I hope to put it to good use! So I present our first hike on the way home from Ohio. You can find my thoughts on it in the carousel.

It is currently listed as a “hard” trail on AllTrails but I would personally rate it moderate for an active family who is new to hiking and isn’t afraid of a small challenge.


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01/01/2026

We interrupt our mountain views for a New Year celebration! 🎉 We hope you are able to navigate 2026 with more intention, less comparing yourself to others, and more enjoying what you have in life.

My days of yearning for what others have ended long ago after I had kids and was insanely jealous that others were out competing in dog sports, accomplishing things I couldn’t at the time. I learned to appreciate what I do have and to find new things my dogs and I could do that we loved. 🫶

I hope that if you find yourself comparing, wanting, or feeling less than, that you are able to find something that makes you proud of yourself in 2026. Your dog believes you are the most amazing person they’ve ever met. Think more like your dog. ❤️

Happy New Year everyone!

12/31/2025

Here’s my recap of the year. Nothing is “normal”. Things will never look the same as they used to. Do we even have traditions anymore? 🤷‍♀️ Maybe our tradition is not being normal anymore. So here’s to not dwelling on things being different. Embrace it. Enjoy it. You never know what it will show you. I made the kids climb a mountain yesterday and it wasn’t exactly easy for them, but I hope it taught them some things and that a hard journey can end up with a beautiful ending. Who wants to see the view from the top?

12/30/2025

We are gearing up for the New Year! This year brought many things, most I probably don’t even remember. Time flies, but then it disappears just as quickly. I look back through my calendar and am always amazed at everything I accomplished in a year. We will bring in 2026 like we brought in 2025, at a fast CAT trial. 2025 brought many fun travel and show adventures, a new full time job, and a beautiful little puppy. I hope 2026 can be just as exciting!

We may think back and think the year was hard, tough, and chewed us up and spit us out, but what’s ONE thing that you enjoyed about 2025? Even if it’s as simple as getting to take your dog on more neighborhood walks. Sometimes the simplest things can be what keep you sane. 🫶
#2026

12/29/2025

Let’s hit all 50!!! I’ll start! South Carolina! 🙌🙌🙌

12/28/2025

Hip Hop said he kept the house safe when we were fast asleep. He didn’t catch the jolly guy on Christmas Eve. I think I believe him. 🫶

Today we head south to Columbus to see Turtle’s dad and half siblings. And tomorrow we see my roommate from college. I think I have our little post holiday adventures planned out for this week, so I’m excited to see where they take us. ^.^ Make sure to follow along to see where we visit!

What are you doing this week? Adventures or sticking close to home wondering what to do with the weird week between Christmas and New Years? 🤣

12/26/2025

I think this first photo is my absolute favorite of the season. 😍 Just wow 🫶

I hope everyone had the holiday they hoped for, whether loud and chaotic with family or quiet and peaceful tucked in at home. We all need different things to fill our cups. So what did you need this holiday season? Loud and chaotic filled with all the people you love or quiet and peaceful tucked in at home with close family? I just really needed some time with no responsibility and things on my agenda. 🫶

12/25/2025

I hope this holiday season brings you joy and peace. No matter what you celebrate, I hope your holiday gives you a chance to sit back and enjoy the quietness of the day. 🫶