“What do you want to be when you grow up?” That question was asked to my daughter. Her reply: “I want to be a dog trainer like my mom.” I was surprised - mostly because that wasn’t my career!  She assumed that was my profession because she observed me constantly reading books about dogs, volunteering with dog rescues and shelters, and training our own dog as well as helping others with their pets. I have always had a connection to dogs, which only grew stronger over the years. My daughter planted the seed of my future career choice, but I didn’t take action until I gave a simple piece of dog advice to a couple who later told me: “You saved our dog’s life!” That’s when I knew that I wanted to share my knowledge to help others on a larger scale. With the encouragement and support of my husband, I went back to school to gain the necessary training and experience, and I established Direction for Dogs, LLC. I am grateful to my family for recognizing my passion and encouraging me to pursue my true calling. I am proof that there is always time to learn and grow and make positive changes in your life. It’s never too late to teach an old dog (or human) new tricks. 

- Lori Roehrig,

WOW-CDT