Ashton loved dogs at a very early age and had the privilege of growing up alongside some great canine companions. In high school, she worked at a doggie daycare and boarding facility and volunteered at her local humane society. Even while pursuing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English and Literature, she spent her summers and holidays working at boarding facilities, vet clinics, and training centers.
Eventually, she decided that she enjoyed teaching dogs more than teenagers and made the leap to training full time! In the eight years that have followed, She has enjoyed helping dogs and their humans build better relationships by teaching them how communicate and enjoy each other! She and her husband Nick have two rescued herding breed mixes, June Bug and Kona Bean, and occasionally foster rescues as well.