I'm super excited to be a part of the first ever Service Dog Symposium!
I’ll be sharing a deeply personal part of my journey with my Rockstar Service Dog, Azul—how his health struggles changed everything for us, and how I coped as a disabled person who relies on a service dog for multiple daily tasks. This isn’t just a presentation—it’s an emotional, vulnerable look at the guilt, grief, and sense of failure I felt when I had to start leaving him home.
For the first 3.5 years of his life, Azul and I did everything together. We were a team in every sense of the word. But then one health issue led to another, and gradually, his ability—and even his desire—to work started slipping away.
When he was no longer by my side every day, we had to find new ways to connect. His sense of smell, once one of his greatest strengths, was impacted by illness. He stopped enjoying scent work, and his medical alerts faded. Still, Azul loves a good sniff-a-bout—but that alone wasn’t enough for either of us.
At the Service Dog Handler Symposium, I’ll be sharing how we rebuilt our bond beyond the working partnership, and what it means to love and support your service dog even when everything changes.
I hope you’ll join us to hear the rest of our story. 💙
Save the Date!
Crazy2Calm Canine Coaches proudly present the very first
Service Dog Handler Symposium
June 19th – 22nd, 2025
We're thrilled to announce an incredible virtual gathering for the service dog community! Starting June 19th, an international team of Canine Coaches, Behavior Consultants, Dog Trainers, and Service Dog Handlers will come together for a groundbreaking event: the SD Handler Symposium.
This four-day experience is designed to foster connection, spark conversation, and address the unique challenges service dog teams face. It’s a meeting of minds, hearts, and hands—all working toward more compassionate, effective support for SD teams everywhere.
What to Expect Each Day:
2–3 pre-recorded training sessions delivered straight to your inbox
A live Zoom panel discussion led by experienced professionals and handlers
Mark Your Calendar for the Live Panels
(All times are in Central Daylight Time / Chicago)
June 19th @ 6 PM – Emotional Challenges in Your SD Journey
June 20th @ 11 AM – Extra Welfare Needs SD Teams Experience
June 21st @ 11 AM – Let’s Talk About the Ethics Behind Your Decisions
June 22nd @ 6 PM – Training Tips that Build Teamwork
Register before June 5th to receive a free SD Handler Symposium Workbook to take notes during the conference.
Join us as we strive to create a SD Community with a TEAM Foundation
Teach - Engage - Adapt - Motivate
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