10/25/2025
Ellie did it.
After two years of hard work, she’s officially a fully trained service dog. This journey took over $15,000, nine total weeks of board-and-train (three 3-week segments), hours of co-training at home, passing her CGC test, and four major outings with other service dogs.
She’s more than just a dog — she’s my partner in daily life.
A huge thank you to Ridley’s Red Retrievers for bringing her into the world, to the trainers at K-9 Companions Nashville for their dedication, and to the many generous supporters who made this possible. I couldn’t have done it without you.
This was a long road, but she’s worth every bit of it. 🐾
