This week we are talking with Marissa who is known on socials as @kotaspen. She is a dog mom and sport handler of two adopted dogs, Kota and Aspen. Marissa has experience in Dock Diving, Barn Hunt, Rally/Obedience, Agility and FastCat with her dogs. Additionally, she co-teaches group training classes on the weekends along with offering some day training.
We wanted to bring on this well-rounded guest for so many reasons, including her vast experience in so many different sports, as well as being able to showcase how owners of rescue dogs can compete in dog sports just like owners of purebred dogs. Marissa highlights how training for and competing in dog sports has helped grow the relationship she has with her own dogs, and how the confidence in both dogs has grown. We also dive into some of the costs associated with competing and training. Overall, we think you will walk away from this episode feeling the joy and excitement sports have to offer for dogs of all backgrounds and their owners.
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