Founder

Sharon Mathers

I remember, as a little girl, going out into the field with my dad while he trained our hunting dogs. I had to stay completely quiet so I wouldn't spook the birds, but I loved every moment of watching the dogs work. I would kneel down and study each dog-their movements, their focus, and their body language-trying to understand what they were communicating. I would watch for the subtle signs that they had found a bird, and in my mind, I would already be predicting what they needed to do before my dad gave the cue. Looking back, I realize those moments were the beginning of my journey. Even as a child, I was learning to observe, listen, and understand dogs before asking them to respond. I remember thinking, "If I were training this dog, I would do this…" and then watching my dad confirm that I was right. Those quiet hours in the field planted the foundation of the way I work with dogs today-by understanding their body language, honoring their instincts, and building a partnership based on trust and communication.